Located just moments from the captivating archaeological site of Cava Ispica in Modica and only 20 minutes from the nearest beaches, this restored villa offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility in the Sicilian countryside.
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Located just moments from the captivating archaeological site of Cava Ispica in Modica and only 20 minutes from the nearest beaches, this restored villa offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility in the Sicilian countryside.
Built as a luxurious country retreat for the illustrious noble family, the villa was designed with the same Renaissant proportions and grandeur as the iconic palazzi lining Venice's Grand Canal.
Set in the Piazza del Popolo in Corbetta, this noble villa offers over 85,000 square feet of living space adorned with intricate decorations, frescoes, and stuccoes from the late 17th century.
Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Tuscany, just a short drive away from the cultural hub of Florence, lies a hidden gem that exudes timeless Tuscan charm and unparalleled elegance in Bagno a Ripoli.
Inspired the great European courts and Palladio’s four books of architecture, the Venetian villa was built 1827-1831 to the designs of Countess Isabella Velo, one of the most influential women in Vicenza at the time.
Built in 1850, this historic villa was formerly a hunting lodge belonging to the Borghese Princes, one of Italy’s most prominent aristocratic families.
This iconic property offers panoramic views which include Capri village and the Faraglioni rocks, which are considered one of the most captivating landscapes in the world.
Built by the famed Ricasoli family, this Tuscan villa for sale offers a peaceful and bucolic setting in prime Chianti countryside, just minutes from Panzano and Radda in Chianti.
By the 18th century, Villa Lesa housed the precious archives of Vasari, known as the father of art history, and later a collection of Napoleonic memorabilia belonging to its owner, the granddaughter of the Emperor.
The House of Medici is synonymous with the Italian Renaissance and the art-loving family of wealthy bankers (and three popes) were renowned for their political prowess in Florence as well as their patronage of the Renaissance’s greatest artists, including Sandro Botticelli and Michelangelo.