Palazzo Torlonia

Palazzo Torlonia is a three-story palace featuring a formal facade with the Torlonia family crests visible on its exterior. The building includes a balcony overlooking the municipal gardens and houses the State Archive on the first floor along with regional administrative offices.

The palace was built between 1870 and 1875 but suffered severe damage during the 1915 earthquake. It was subsequently reconstructed following new seismic safety standards and reopened in 1925.

The first floor displays wall paintings from 1932 showing the workers who completed the drainage of Lake Fucino, representing a major shift that reshaped the entire region.

The building houses government offices and archives, so visits should be planned during regular office hours. Its location near the municipal gardens makes it easy to reach on foot from other central areas of town.

The palace grounds contain remnants of a 19th-century park, including historic grain storage buildings and an ice house that are still standing. Today the site also displays vintage farming equipment that offers a window into the agricultural traditions of the region.

Location: Avezzano

GPS coordinates: 42.03043,13.42423

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47