Via La Fiera, Cisternino, Puglia.
We live next door to the Palazzo Gravinese: "A private noble residence from the late 18th century, recognised as being of historical and artistic interest, it was purchased by the Municipality of Cisternino in 2011 and restored to become a museum".
Over the years the plaque to the right of the entrance telling the story of the Lagrvinese family had become weathered and faded. Last year (May 2025) from our terrace we saw woman there for the better part of a week painstakingly cleaning and repainting the engraving.
"Conservative and aesthetic restoration of the writings on the plaque placed on the facade of the Palazzo Lagravinese in Via La Fiera" according to the notice on the scaffolding.
Work complete.
The restored plaque.
In this ancient palace the siblings of the esteemed Lagravinese family opened themselves to the light and noble ideals of life:
Nicola (1883 - 1971)
Head surgeon of international fame he always worked with a spirit of christian charity in the service of man and in defence of life;
Pasquale (1884 - 1963）
Lawyer, speaker and writer, eloquent
Refined and witty known for his honesty and wise humanity;
Giovanni (1895 - 1927)
Passionate culturalist of socio-economic studies of Puglia
A generous heart that illuminated with goodness the skies of his youth;
The Misses Maria and Rita
Delicate and sensitive souls lived in the cult of beauty art and poetry
The people of Cisternino
In memory
Placed
August 1985.
We regularly see educational tour groups, both school children and adults, gathered round the plaque having the history and significance explained to them.
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