What is the history of the property? We found Roman ruins in the cellar and we exhibit them on the internal terrace. The palace was owned by a Florentine nobleman who traded precious in Verona, in front of an ancient convent of nuns which housed a pawnshop. During the Habsburg occupation of Vienna it was renovated and raised and inside the Bed and Breakfast there are the writings of the time and the symbol of the Florentine noble's house.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built? Medieval era along with some roman ruins, probably the palace was build in the XXVII century on 1200/1300 and Roman ruins
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings? Yes, all around historical palaces and the Fontana del Ferro and Duke Court of the King of Longobardi along with pagan temples and churches.
Has restoration work taken place? Yes, recently in 2015
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building? Yes, paintings, inlays, exposed walls of the time, Roman columns.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning? yes, film and books' authors who have set famous opera and some narratives, as well as opera singers
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past? Lyrical concerts in the terrace.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status? Official plant of the XVII century palace.
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a:
Palace
Bolca fossil laboratory of the Natural History Museum
Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify? In the surroundings of the same era our guests will find Giardino Giusti, Fontana del Ferro, Funicolare di Castel San Pietro, Teatro Romano.
Dating from the Roman times, later in the 18th century was rebuilt as a Palladian Villa with a personal museum, orangery, stables, sheds for the servants, an outdoor amphitheater.
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