Cortona, Tuscany 52044

The Bourbon PalaceInside the prestigious Palazzo Petrella, located in the historic heart of Cortona a few steps from the main attractions, we offer for sale a charming noble apartment. This historic residence, which belonged to the family of the Marquises Bourbon Petrella, who settled in Cortona in the thirteenth century, keeps its original beauty intact.The apartment is located on the second floor of the Palace, in impeccable condition, and welcomes visitors with the family coat of arms at the entrance, symbolizing the role of imperial vicars. Going up the elegant staircase, you enter the first reception room, a space of rare magnificence with original floors, a splendid fireplace, decorative friezes and an imposing coffered ceiling of over three meters.Continuing along the corridor, there are two large bedrooms, characterized by vaulted ceilings frescoed with elaborate Baroque decorations that give the property a charm of yesteryear. The built-in kitchen, located in a large room with frescoed ceilings in the most delicate tones, is fully functional and integrates history and functionality. The apartment has two bathrooms, also finely cared for.A further unique detail is the private chapel, with a marble altar and frescoed ceilings, an authentic jewel of art and spirituality. The entire residence offers a spectacle of colors, charm and refinement, with infinite possibilities of customization for those who want to live in a place where time seems to have stopped.Cortona, a famous Etruscan city, stands on a hill 600 meters above sea level, surrounded by ancient walls. Chosen as the set of famous films such as Life is Beautiful and Under the Tuscan Sun.