Castles For Sale In Italy

Placed on rough rocks that dominate the Marecchia Valley, a medieval castle for sale in Italy that enjoys of a 360° view on the surrounding territory in Emilia Romagna offering breathtaking landscapes. The ancient property dates back to XIIth century and, initially, was a church property besides, then, was of noble families, as Malatesta. After the Second World War the fortress, in part fallen, and its surrounded grounds were acquired by a farmer family and 10 years ago the castle has been object of works of renovation bringing to light the ancient brightness and it has been used as relais-chateau. The three levels of the structure host a large and modern restaurant and an hotel with 13 bedrooms with bathrooms equipped with air-conditioning system. The upper floor is occupied by a big living room offering a wonderful panoramic view.

The real estate has a total covered surface of 3000 m2 and it is surrounded by 1,8 hectare between park and woods. The native structures of the fortress that, together with this of Verrucchio created an out-and-out barricade on the valley, in part are fall and now we find only a part of the fortress, the door with two towers, a cistern and part of the walls. A legend tells that near the Fortress Gianciotto Malatesta was slain in 1304. He, some years before, killed his wife Francesca from Rimini and his brother, Paolo, the lovers celebrated by Dante. The actual renovation project foresees the recovery and the valorisation of this fortress very important for the local history and from which it is possible to obtain a congress centre, fitness centre and a luxury residence as in other castles.