Palazzo Bracci Pagani, Renaissance palace and natural sciences museum in Fano, Italy
Palazzo Bracci Pagani is a Renaissance building that combines two separate structures connected along two major streets in Fano. The facades display exposed brick walls alongside decorative details from different periods, creating a layered appearance across both buildings.
The building dates back to the Renaissance and has been modified across several centuries. Diana Bracci, a noblewoman with ties to the Napoleonic era, eventually left the property to establish an agricultural school there.
The palace takes its name from Diana Bracci, whose personal collections shape how visitors experience the rooms today. Family interests in natural science and decorative arts are woven throughout the spaces you walk through.
The building has multiple entrances and is easy to reach from both main streets in town. Visitors should expect different opening hours depending on whether they arrive during warmer or cooler months.
The inner courtyard serves as an active venue for cultural events and houses several specialized collections. Visitors can discover minerals, historical coins minted in Fano itself, and ethnographic objects from around the world.
Location: Fano
Official opening: 2015
Website: http://fondazionecarifano.it/Progetti/palazzo_bracci_pagani/palazzo_bracci_pagani_fano.html
GPS coordinates: 43.84417,13.01606
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42
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