Palazzo Cappa Cappelli, Renaissance Revival palace in central L'Aquila, Italy.
Palazzo Cappa Cappelli is a Renaissance Revival palace in central L'Aquila, with a main facade on Corso Vittorio Emanuele and a rear facing Largo Silvestro dall'Aquila featuring glass-enclosed balconies. The building underwent extensive restoration between 2013 and 2015 following structural damage from the 2009 earthquake.
The palace replaced Palazzo Ciampella after the 1703 earthquake and initially belonged to the Antonini family before passing to Marquis Francesco Cappelli in the 19th century. These ownership changes reflect the shifting power dynamics and social hierarchies that shaped L'Aquila during these centuries.
The interior displays Venetian-style terrazzo floors and painted vault frescoes created by craftsmen from the Veneto region who worked in Abruzzo. These decorative elements reflect the exchange between northern and southern Italian artistic traditions.
The palace is easily accessible from the central Corso Vittorio Emanuele and offers different viewing perspectives from both the front and Largo Silvestro dall'Aquila side. Visitors should note that access and specific opening times may vary depending on the current restoration status.
A winter garden within the building preserves an original wooden structure from the early 1900s, which was completely dismantled and reassembled using all original components. This careful reconstruction demonstrates the effort invested in maintaining historical details during modern restoration work.
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