Orfini palace

Orfini Palace is a medieval building in Foligno with a brick facade and a pointed arch entrance. A solid medieval tower rises beside the main structure and gives the building its distinctive shape.

Construction of the palace started in the early 1200s as a medieval fortress. The Trinci family later carried out extensive renovations and transformed the structure into a residential palace, especially in the 1400s.

The palace displays frescoes from the late 1400s that reflect the artistic interests of the wealthy families who lived here. These paintings shaped the interior spaces and show how important art was to the community during that period.

The building now houses a museum dedicated to printing and typography, showing how printing techniques developed over time. Visitors should check visiting conditions ahead of time, as entry usually requires advance notice.

The palace loggia contains graffiti artworks from 1424 to 1428 depicting theological virtues. These early artistic works reveal an unexpected tradition of writings and drawings left by Renaissance visitors and artists.

Location: Foligno

Address: piazza della Repubblica, 16

GPS coordinates: 42.95610,12.70116

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42