Recanati & Casa Leopardi
Recanati / Palazzo Leopardi
The hilltop hometown of the poet Giacomo Leopardi, where the library of his family palace holds over 20,000 volumes, and the hill from his poem “L’infinito” can be seen from the slope.
Recanati is the hometown of Giacomo Leopardi, one of Italy’s greatest poets. Palazzo Leopardi is still lived in by his descendants, but its library, where the poet studied intensively as a boy and which holds about 20,000 volumes, is open to visitors. Monte Tabor nearby inspired his famous poem “L’infinito.” The small square “Saturday in the Village” lies in front of the palace. Leopardi Square has the town hall and bell tower, and the Beniamino Gigli Museum, dedicated to the tenor, is also in town. Admission to the palace costs about 10 euros and requires a guided tour. Recanati is about 30 km from Ancona and can be combined with a day trip to Loreto.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–18:00 (check website)
Nearby sights
- International Accordion Museum, Castelfidardo
- Basilica della Santa Casa, Loreto
- Osimo Underground Caves
- Numana
- Sirolo
- Monte Conero Regional Park
- Urbani & San Michele Beaches
- Due Sorelle Beach