Monday, August 21, 2006

So you're coming over for dinner Sunday, right?

Life in Italy!
Important castle - The central unit was built in the XII century by the marquee Enrico Del Carretto in a predominant position between Piedmont and Liguria. It was then inhabited by Francesco Sforza in 1438. The caste has been partially modified and re-built in 1630 by count Verrua, husband of Margherita Scarampi owner of the caste. In 1726 the property was transferred to the Savoia family and was further modified by Giacomo Fontana ( Carlo Emanuele III minister ) who followed also the making of a park ( 3700 sq meters ) The castle has a surface of approximately 2200 sq meters ( 24000 sq feet) it also has a farm house , internal cohorts and a dependence of 1000 square meter (11,000 sq feet ) At the moment it is a private residence in a excellent condition features flooring in wood, terracotta and stone, wood beam roofs or vaulted roofs, some portions of the roofs are covered by fresco paintings … it even has a private chapel. Rumors go that important people as Napoleon and Pope Pio VII staid at the castle It is located 21km south of Alba. A beautiful view of the Langhe and the size of the castle make it suitable for many type of usage.