Treasures of the Community Treasures: Accademia dei Notturni

Dating back to the 16th century, the villa was initially owned by the Cospi family and later inherited by the Ranuzzi Cospi family. In the 18th century, it underwent a radical transformation, emerging as an architectural masterpiece. At the heart of the complex stands the villa, featuring a frescoed loggia with three arches, flanked by two porticoed structures and two symmetrical buildings with elegant facades.

In the 17th century, it housed a renowned picture gallery with works by Guido Reni, and in the 18th century, it became a prominent cultural hub. Here, Count Prospero Ferdinando Ranuzzi founded the literary academy “I Notturni,” which was frequented by aristocrats and intellectuals. After changing hands several times, the villa was restored in the 1980s by Giovanni Tamburini, who returned it to its original grandeur.