Palazzo Tupputi

A prestigious example of Renaissance architecture, Palazzo Tupputi was built in the second half of the 16th century, while its name is linked to the family that became its owner in the 18th century. 

Located on the corner of via Cardinale Dell'Olio and the street that takes its name from the palazzo itself, the observant passer-by can admire the diamond-pointed ashlar work that characterises the exterior of the upper floor. Once past the entrance, the Numidian granite columns of the loggia draw the eye upward towards the piano nobile, where frescoed rooms and the striking "Sala degli Specchi" (Hall of Mirrors) are found, today used for concerts, conferences, artistic and scientific gatherings, and temporary exhibitions.

The vaulted ceilings and walls adorned with fine stucco work tell the story of a residence that has hosted illustrious figures and events, including the historic "Dieta delle Puglie" — a crucial assembly presided over by the Marquis Ottavio Tupputi, in which, on 5th July 1820, numerous members of the Carboneria gathered in a spirit of liberalism to discuss, support and proclaim the Constitution that was to govern the Kingdom.

The palazzo still preserves the hiding places that allowed Marquis Ottavio to evade capture, ever defending his own freedom.