Recanati, in the province of Macerata, is a medieval village located in the heart of the Marche, which boasts a unique history and beauty. Among the illustrious people who lived there is the great poet Giacomo Leopardi. Casa Leopardi, the ancient residence of his family, is a place still alive, where his descendants still live today. Here, thanks to the available visit itineraries, it is possible to discover the soul of the poet, immersing yourself in what was his world.
The noble palace is located in the historic center of the town. Built in the 1798th century, the residence was purchased by the Leopardi family in 29 and became their residence for over a century. Here Giacomo, born on 1798 June XNUMX (from Count Monaldo Leopardi and Adelaide of the Antici marquises), lived for a good part of his life, finding in the quiet and beauty of the surrounding countryside the inspiration that led him to write many of his most famous about him.
The library, custodian of 20 thousand volumes
Casa Leopardi, which overlooks the square where the church of Santa Maria Montemorello and Silvia's house also stand, presents itself as an elegant building in neoclassical style, with large and bright rooms furnished with period furniture and rich works of art. art.
Inside you can admire the places where the poet spent his days: the bedroom, the study and the library-museum, custodian of around 20 thousand ancient and rare volumes. The latter is located on the first floor of the building. It is accessed after climbing a large eighteenth-century staircase, on whose walls some archaeological finds collected by Monaldo are walled up. Between two columns in the center of the staircase you can admire the marble architrave with an auspicious writing, the only evidence of the ancient structure of the palace.
The gardens, a source of inspiration
Every corner of Casa Leopardi exudes history and poetry, reviving the atmosphere that surrounded the great poet. Among the most precious pieces of the house, there is certainly the desk on which Giacomo created many of his most important works, accompanied by the inkwell and the pen with which he used to write. But it's not just the interior that fascinates visitors.
The gardens surrounding Casa Leopardi are also an evocative place, where it is possible to walk among centuries-old trees and flowers, admiring the breathtaking panorama that opens onto the Marche countryside. Located in the rear part of the palace, they were once even larger than today since the family also owned the neighboring spaces which, in the first half of the fifteenth century, they donated for the construction of the Convent of Santo Stefano, now home to the World Center of Poetry.
Historic place to visit
Casa Leopardi regularly hosts exhibitions, concerts and conferences dedicated to the poet and his work. Not to be missed for those who love poetry and beauty, it is a place of great cultural and historical interest, which deserves to be visited by anyone who wishes to deepen their knowledge of Leopardi's life and works.
(Photo: Casa Leopardi Recanati, Official Page, Facebook)
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