Palazzetto dei Nobili, Palace and oratory in L'Aquila, Italy.

Palazzetto dei Nobili, also known as the Oratory of the Congregation of Nobles, stands on Piazza Santa Margherita in L'Aquila. It was built in 1601 on the site of the Renaissance Palazzo della Camera and rebuilt after the 1703 earthquake, which spared the facade. The building combines civil and religious architecture, with a Mannerist exterior and interiors rebuilt in the early 18th century.

The palace was founded in 1601 as a meeting place for the Congregation of Nobles, combining civic and religious purposes. Following the destructive earthquake of 1703, it underwent major reconstruction work over several years to restore and strengthen the structure.

The building reflects how the noble families and the Church were closely connected in the city's life. You can see today how religious and secular authority coexisted within the same rooms and spaces.

The building is now open to the public and used for exhibitions and events following major restoration. You can move through the rooms and observe both the exterior and interior architectural details at your own pace.

The Congregation of Nobles was founded on 2 February 1599 by the Jesuit Sertorio Caputo, and membership was eventually restricted to members of the patriciate. In 1777 King Ferdinand IV allowed the nobles to reconstitute it as the "Congregazione de' Nobili della Fedelissima Città dell'Aquila", with noble status as the sole requirement.