Ηistorische Unterkunft
Zusammenfassung der Bewertungen für die Kategorie 'Historisch'Das Castello Di Potentino, ein wunderschön restauriertes Schloss, ist ein historisches Juwel, das die Gäste in eine andere Zeit versetzt. Dieses echte Schloss, kein anonymes Hotel, ist mit Gegenständen und Möbeln ausgestattet, die von einem gelebten Leben erzählen. Für Geschichtsinteressierte, die gerne lesen, gibt es eine beeindruckende Bibliothek. Das Schloss und seine Umgebung sind von atemberaubender Schönheit und bieten eine friedliche Atmosphäre, die sich nicht wiederholen lässt. Das 1100 Jahre alte Schloss strahlt mit seinen alten Möbeln und seiner Ausstattung eine antike Atmosphäre aus. Die Herberge ist ein sorgfältig erhaltenes Monument voller Charme und Geschichten, das einen in eine alte Welt eintauchen lässt.
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Errichtungsjahr: 1042
Was ist die Geschichte der Immobilie?
The first document to mention the Castello di Potentino is dated 1042. It then belonged to a certain Count Pietrone or Pepone. However, the original foundations are probably Etruscan. Over the centuries the property passed through the hands of many well-known Tuscan families of noble descent - the Tolomei, the Bonsignori, and the the Salimbeni, whom in the company of Contessa Bianchina, received Saint Catherine of Siena as a guest at the castle. At the end of the 16th Century it became a centre for the charitable works of the hospital order of Santa Maria della Scala.
After this period of religious activity, the Medici Duke Ferdinando I conceded the estate to Marchese Giovan Battista Bourbon del Monte, famous commander-in-chief of the infantry of the Venetian Republic. His descendants finally sold the castle to a gentleman from Switzerland, Antonio Hemmeler, in 1906. Recently it was purchased and restored by the Greene family, who have given new life to the ancient traditions of the building.
The Greenes have owned properties in the Tuscan Maremma for over 30 years. Starting with a farmhouse near the coast, they gradually moved inland. Castello di Potentino is their second major project in the Grosseto area.
In 1989 the family purchased their first ruined castle – the Castello di Montepo, Scansano. Restoration was completed, vineyards planted and a winery established. After 10 years it was sold to a well-known wine producer from the Biondi Santi family. The next castle, Potentino, was discovered in an old guide book. Abandoned, dilapidated, overgrown, the potential was still apparent. It was for sale but had to be bought from 22 different people. Negotiations took a year and agreement finally reached with all the owners. In 2000, work commenced.
In welcher Epoche und/oder in welchem architektonischen Stil wurde die Immobilie erbaut?
Late Medieval early renaissance
Ist die Immobilie von anderen historischen Gebäuden umgeben?
No, but we are in a valley without very little modern intervention- it is very much like the land in the Sienese frescos of good and bad government.
Wurden Restaurierungsarbeiten durchgeführt?
Yes- the castle was restored from near collapse in 2000.
Gibt es in der Immobilie Elemente von besonderer historischer Bedeutung?
We have beautiful 19th century/early 20th century stencils on the beams and some 17th century paintings by the altar in the chapel by the Nasini Brothers. We also have templar artifacts in the vaulting of the castle and a templar cross above the chapel entrance. Some of the vaulting is fabulous.
Gibt es wichtige Gäste oder Vorbesitzer, die erwähnenswert sind?
Saint Catherine of Siena came to visit with the Contessa Bianchina Salimbeni on their way to Rome to visit the Pope, San Bernardino was local and Saint Francis also passed through the castle. We also believe that Caravaggio hid at Potentino although he didn't leave any canvases behind!
Hat die Immobilie eine Bescheinigung über ihren historischen Status erhalten?
We are under the Beni Culturali as a monument
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There are also Etruscan ruins in the valley- including some very old winemaking stones- palmenti.
