Arpino, Lazio 03033

Key Features: - A palace built between the late 1500s and early 1600s on ancient Roman foundations, dating back to the first centuries A.D.- Residence of the Antenangeli family, with a long tradition of prestige and hospitality to notable figures, such as King Charles Iii of Bourbon and Joachim Murat. - Rooms featuring original ceilings, frescoes, flooring, doors, and busts from the 1600s. A property with valuable historical traces, such as the statue of Hercules of Thebes and a 1700s chapel in Louis Xv style with the sarcophagus of Saint Victorinus. - Panoramic garden with an ancient fountain and olive grove, and a turret of Joachim Murat overseeing the hill, the only surviving medieval watchtower in the city. - The electrical, plumbing, heating systems, roof, and apartments have been fully renovated, providing modern comfort. Description Of The Property Palazzo Antenangeli represents a rare and magnificent example of aristocratic residence, showcasing the elegance of Renaissance nobility. This palace, built between the late 1500s and early 1600s, stands on Roman foundations, possibly above an ancient temple dedicated to Mithras, and preserves traces of centuries of history, making it a unique residence in the Italian aristocratic landscape. Noble Floor (Third Floor) The noble floor of Palazzo Antenangeli, on the third floor, represents the historical and prestigious heart of the residence. Here, the representative salons unfold in a succession of extraordinary rooms. The coffered ceilings, restored ancient doors, and fine terracotta floors evoke the grandeur of the nobility who commissioned them. Among the rooms, the ancient chapel of Saint Victorinus stands out, a Louis XV-style jewel housing the finely carved marble sarcophagus of the saint. Every corner of this floor attests to the greatness of the residence, which hosted illustrious historical figures: from King Charles Iii of Bourbon to Queen Maria Amalia of Saxony, and General Joachim Murat, who stayed here and gifted the family a pair of Bohemian crystal girandoles. Ancient Village And Garden (Fourth Floor) On the fourth floor, accessible from various points on the noble floor, one enters a true ancient village, developed with cobblestones reminiscent of the parallel Via Greca, the oldest street in Arpino, which is said to have been built by Cicero and constructed by his Greek slaves. From here, one enters the panoramic garden, with a wisteria gallery, a rose garden, and fruit trees. The garden, at the top of the palace, offers an unparalleled view of the village and the surrounding valley. Murat's Turret And Olive Grove The hill, easily reached through the garden, hosts Joachim Murat's turret, completely restored and now the only surviving medieval and Renaissance watchtower of Arpino. It is said that while staying in this palace, Joachim Murat often visited this tower to sign official documents but also for more intimate and romantic meetings, away from the court's gaze and political concerns. The large olive grove, which extends over a private area adjacent to the turret, completes the picture, immersing the property in both a rural and aristocratic landscape. Independent Apartments (First-Fourth FLOOR)n addition to the representative apartment on the noble floor, with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, the palace offers three other independent apartments, perfect for guaranteeing total privacy and independence to guests. On the first floor, a 200 sqm apartment, currently an art gallery, features a stone fireplace, exposed beams, historic doors, and a fragment of Roman wall. On the fourth floor, accessible via the village, two separate apartments with large master bedrooms and restored beams, one with an attic extending to the fifth floor. Location: Arpino & South Lazio REGIONArpino, in South Lazio, offers a peaceful escape with medieval alleys, vineyards, and olive groves, rich in history and culture, just 90 minutes from Rome and Naples.