The exhibition “The Visitation in L’Aquila: Raphael and Pontormo” concluded yesterday, Sunday, September 27, having drawn an excellent turnout of 46,749 visitors since opening on June 27.
European Heritage Days, held on September 27, provided the perfect occasion to mark the close of the exhibition; on its final day open to the public, it recorded impressive figures, welcoming 1,131 visitors.
Starting Saturday, October 3, Raphael’s Visitation will once again be on view in Room 10 of the National Museum of Abruzzo for another month until November 3 featuring a new display arrangement, thanks to a loan extension granted by the Museo Nacional del Prado.
Part of the celebrations for L’Aquila as the Italian Capital of Culture 2026 and promoted by the Municipality of L’Aquila under the “Restart 2 – Priority C” program, the exhibition reflects a commitment to restoring the local community’s opportunity to engage directly with this masterpiece by Raphael, which was once housed in the Branconio Chapel of the Church of San Silvestro.
