Rif. 0722
Lionard Luxury Real Estate Via dei Banchi, 6 - ang. Piazza S. Maria Novella 50123 Florence Italy Tel. +39 055 0548100 Fax. +39 055 0548150 RAVENNA CASTLE FOR SALE IN EMILIA ROMAGNA DESCRIPTION A few kilometres from the city of Ravenna, in Emilia Romagna, we find this enchanting castle, rich in history. This luxurious residence dates back to the 17th century and has preserved most of its original period features. The living quarters are on three levels and feature square terracotta tiled flooring, bare beamed ceilings, wood and glass doors and windows and splendid frescos in the reception halls. The building is completely refurbished in order to host grand ceremonies and events of all kinds in a unique atmosphere, where time literally stopped at the time of the Renaissance. The castle features 3 entrances for vehicles and 5 doorways. Grand ornamental statues of horses and lions guard the main entrances. During the 17th century this site featured only a grand country house and only the north facing part of the castle. In 1882 the duke, who was the owner felt it was necessary to embellish what was then a
simple manor house and, with the help of an engineer, he decided to build an actual castle in medieval style, surrounded by imposing walls, which then became the official residence of his dukedom. During the 1800s the building underwent important transformations, particularly regarding the internal spaces, becoming an ideal place for leisure and entertainment. This new use needed larger reception halls in order to accommodate a large number of more prestigious guests. This reconstructions radically changed the features of the property, building the whole part of the castle anew. Where the service rooms once were we now find the tower, the grand reception hall and the dining room. In spite of the many different owners and the structural changes undergone in time, this splendid castle for sale has preserved its incredible charm and continues to enchant all visitors. TECHNICAL DETAILS LOCATION Ravenna is a city of art and culture, internationally renowned mostly as the city of mosaics. It has been three times capital: during the Western Roman Empire, residence of Theodoric the Great, King of the Ostrogoths and also capital of the Byzantine Empire in Europe. The magnificence of these historical periods has left a heritage of 8 monuments in the city of Ravenna, and have been declared world heritage sights from UNESCO. This is the city where Christian iconology of Roman and Byzantine origin was born. In Ravenna we find ancient bell towers and monastery kiosks, frescos from the school of Giotto inside Santa Chiara and a baroque style abse in S. Apollinare Nuovo, evidence of Dante Alighieri s last refuge and the Palaces of Lord Byron. Those who know Ravenna today fall in love with the city, as happened to Boccaccio, Gustav Klimt and Hermann Hesse in the past. Ravenna is a Roman city but also Ostrogoth and Byzantine. It also has a medieval and venetian influences and is today a modern and contemporary city, rich in prestigious, international, cultural and artistic events that project the city towards the future. Region: Emilia Romagna Province: Ravenna Type: castle Internal surface: 3.000 m2 External surfaces: 4.432 m2 3 floors 8 entrances
Possible indoor conversions Ornamental statues Terracotta flooring Period frescos Ravenna: Milan km 240 Riccione km 70 - Rimini km 60 Repubblica di San Marino km 55 Cattolica km 80 Pesaro km 100 Rimini Golf Club km 60 Rif.: 0722 Price: On Application
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