Palazzo Comi - Casa Museo
Museum | Lucugnano | Puglia | Italy
The "Palazzo Comi - Casa Museo" in Lucugnano, Apulia, is the former home of the Salentinian poet Girolamo Comi and now serves as a cultural center and museum. Comi, born in 1885 and died in 1968, was a central figure in Salentinian literature and founded the "Accademia Salentina" in 1948, an association of writers and artists who gathered in his Palazzo to discuss and create.
The Palazzo, a baroque building from the 17th century, now houses a collection of Comi's personal belongings, manuscripts, photographs, and artworks that document his life and work. Particularly noteworthy is the extensive library, which includes works in various languages and provides insight into the literary interests of the poet. The rooms of the Palazzo are preserved to reflect the atmosphere of the time in which Comi lived and worked.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum regularly organizes cultural events, readings, and workshops to keep the legacy of Girolamo Comi alive and attract the local community as well as visitors from around the world. It is a place of encounter and exchange that honors and promotes the rich literary tradition of Apulia.
The "Palazzo Comi - Casa Museo" is therefore not only a museum but also a vibrant center for culture and literature that preserves the history and heritage of Girolamo Comi and makes it accessible to the public.
