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 HISTORY OF THE CASTLE
13 th century castle, 7 centuries of history. The Castle has always belonged to a rich noble Italian family of one sort of another. For over 7 centuries the upper classes have wined and dined at this exclusive picturesque residence. Horse riding, Fox hunting, state banquets and regal occasions were all part of the castles illustrious past. Now we invite you to delve into the history of the castle and make your next trip to Rome a memorable one. CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY Roman Times: castle rose from the remains of an ancient Roman Villa Built between the 12 and 13 century by the noble family Cancellieri who were themselves derived from the Orisini family Middway through the 13 th century the castle passed to the Muti family Towards end of the 14 th century the castle was ceded to the Cenci family whose family residents included the famous Intellectual of the period Alessio Cenci In 1420 the castle passed to the Del Bufalo and Cancellieri family At the start of the 16 th century it once more became the property of the Orsini family. But only for approximately 20 years when it was returned to the Cancellieri family. The Muti family took over the castle in 1590. Towards the end of the 16 th century The castle belonged to the noble family Azzolino who after initiating housing projects for their tenants coined the phrase "borgus novus" In 1660 the castle grew and subsequently was divided between two noble families Angelo Celsi and Antonina Celsi. Towards the end of the 17 th century the castle in its' entirety was bought by the roman family Dei Giustiniani At the beginning of the 18 th century the castle became the property of Count Mantemarte who to ease gambling debts tried to sell it, unsuccessfully, to the Countess Rospigliosi. In 1704 the authorities confiscated and ceded the castle to Prince Livio Odescalchi in settlement of an unpaid debt. In the second half of the 18 th century Prince Odelaschi ceded to the castle to the Azzolini family. In 1852 the castle was acquired by Prince Boncompagni one of the most famous nobleman in Recent Roman History. In the 19 th century the castle then became home to the legendary tenor Francesco Marconi.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CASTLE
The Hotel is located in the middle of the Lazio countryside. Surrounded by rolling woodlands and impeccably maintained grounds the countryside is the perfect refuge from the pollution of the city and the stress of the workplace. Situated in the North of Rome, with the GRA or ring road of Rome is very accessible and the centre of Rome is only 45 minutes away. It is renowned for its luxury accommodation and VIP status. Many prominent Italian politicians and celebrities have stayed there and sampled the regional and national cuisine offered by the excellent resident chef. On the left side of the castle there are superior rooms luxury accommodation combined with superior service. Meeting Rooms - the Hotel can accommodate meetings and banquets. Elegant surroundings and hand painted frescoes combine to create a distinct recherched atmosphere and a charm associated only with the most prestigious of properties. Immersed in beautiful countryside, it offers the best of outdoor activities to suit all tastes. Horse Riding "the sport of kings" - For those who wish to ride through the rolling woodland countryside the equestrian horse riding centre has horses to suit all levels of riders from beginners to advanced. In the past the Hotel was home to one of the most famous stables in Italy and produced many fine thoroughbreds. Indeed horse riding and breeding was the principal source of income for the owners for the best part of the last century. Cycling or mountain biking are possible. The most famous form of roman relaxation is the "passeggiata" or stroll. With each season the stunning landscape changes creating the perfect backdrop for aspiring artists who often come here to hone their artistic talents.
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