£332,427
(399,000 €)
House, 493 m² Pontremoli, Massa-Carrara (province) Lunigiana
Lunigiana
Description
STUDIOAREA AULLA for info and contacts +39 3290733879 For sale - Palazzo Damiani, baroque masterpiece in the historic heart of Pontremoli - In the historic center of Pontremoli, within the historic Contrada of San Giacomo, we offer for sale the prestigious Palazzo Damiani, aristocratic property among the most important in the entire Lunigiana, built in the first half of the 18th century and extraordinary example of the Pontremolese baroque. Commissioned by Bernardo Damiani between 1724 and 1732, the building is fully inserted in the so-called "twenty gold" of the local baroque, a period of intense cultural and artistic flowering that has left architectural evidence of rare beauty. With a 36 meters long façade, which almost completely dominates the current Via Cocchi, the building arises from the combination of three ancient terraced courts, testifying to the economic and social power reached by the Damiani family. A pictorial masterpiece: the frescoes of Nicolò Contesta Fiore all'occhiello della property is the fresco cycle built in 1795 by Nicolò Contesta, painter of great refinement and deeply connected to the eighteenth-century Lunigia decorative school. These frescoes, which decorated four rooms on the main floor overlooking the street and accessible from both internal courtyards, represent the masterpiece of the artist, son of Antonio Contevali and nephew of Giovanni Battista and Francesco Natali, also important baroque decorations. One of the frescoed rooms - the Sala della Niobe - still retains the original autograph inscriptions of the artist, who date back to 1795. It is believed that the painting cycle was carried out at the wedding between Bernardo Damiani and the Marquis Maria Barbara Spinola of Genoa, belonging to one of the most influential families of the Genoese nobility, owner of one of the most imposing historic buildings in the Ligurian city. A building to be discovered again: architecture, history and cultural identity The Palazzo Damiani represents a unique testimony of the Pontremolese nobility of the eighteenth century, for: the architectural monument, the decorative richness of the interiors, the historic stratification that accompanies every space, and the cultural centrality in the public and private life of the eighteenth-century Pontremoli. With its spacious environments, the two internal courtyards, the large frescoed rooms, the large surfaces to be restored and a strong documentary value, the building offers an incredible potential for a philological restoration, which can give the community and Italian heritage a well of national relevance. Since 1982, the property has been protected by the Superintendence with a direct link of architectural interest, to guarantee its historical and cultural value.
For Sale - Palazzo Damiani, Baroque Masterpiece in the Heart of Pontremoli 's Historic Center In the historic quarter of San Giacomo, Pontremoli, we proudly present Palazzo Damiani, one of the most significant noble residences in northern Tuscany - a monumental 18th-century baroque building, stepped in histories and artistic grandeur. Commissioned by Bernardo Damiani between 1724 and 1732, the building belongs to the golden age of Pontremoli's baroque period - a time of intense architectural and artistic flooring. Its 36-meter-long façade dominates Via Cocchi, the result of merging three ancient courtyard houses into one large noble residence. The Artistic Heart - Nicolò Contebili's Frescoes (1795).One of the crown jewels of this property is the extraordinary cycle of frescoes by Nicolò Contestati, complete in 1795. These frescoes, which decorated four living rooms of the main floor, are considered the artist 's masterpiece. Nicolò was heir to a dynasty of landscapes, son of Antonio Contesta and nephew of Giovanni Battista and Francesco Natali, key figures of the Lunigiana decorative tradition. The artist 's signature and date are still visible above the doors of the Sala della Niobe, finding the authenticity and historic value of the frescoes. It is believed that the decorations were commissioned to celebrate the marriage of Bernardo Damiani and Marquis Maria Barbara Spinola of Genoa, member of one of the city's most powerful aristocratic families. An Architectural Treasure Ready to be Revived Palazzo Damiani is not just a building, but a living chronicle of 18th-century nobility, architecture, and regional identity. With: Monumental proportions, Two internal courts, Lavish frescoed rooms, Historic documentation, and complete restoration potential it offers a rare and exceptional opportunity to revive a protected national treats, perfect for cultural foundations, historic hospitality projects, or private collections. Protected by the Italian Ministry of Culture since 1982, it isawaits a view new chapter in its centuries-old story.
For Sale - Palazzo Damiani, Baroque Masterpiece in the Heart of Pontremoli 's Historic Center In the historic quarter of San Giacomo, Pontremoli, we proudly present Palazzo Damiani, one of the most significant noble residences in northern Tuscany - a monumental 18th-century baroque building, stepped in histories and artistic grandeur. Commissioned by Bernardo Damiani between 1724 and 1732, the building belongs to the golden age of Pontremoli's baroque period - a time of intense architectural and artistic flooring. Its 36-meter-long façade dominates Via Cocchi, the result of merging three ancient courtyard houses into one large noble residence. The Artistic Heart - Nicolò Contebili's Frescoes (1795).One of the crown jewels of this property is the extraordinary cycle of frescoes by Nicolò Contestati, complete in 1795. These frescoes, which decorated four living rooms of the main floor, are considered the artist 's masterpiece. Nicolò was heir to a dynasty of landscapes, son of Antonio Contesta and nephew of Giovanni Battista and Francesco Natali, key figures of the Lunigiana decorative tradition. The artist 's signature and date are still visible above the doors of the Sala della Niobe, finding the authenticity and historic value of the frescoes. It is believed that the decorations were commissioned to celebrate the marriage of Bernardo Damiani and Marquis Maria Barbara Spinola of Genoa, member of one of the city's most powerful aristocratic families. An Architectural Treasure Ready to be Revived Palazzo Damiani is not just a building, but a living chronicle of 18th-century nobility, architecture, and regional identity. With: Monumental proportions, Two internal courts, Lavish frescoed rooms, Historic documentation, and complete restoration potential it offers a rare and exceptional opportunity to revive a protected national treats, perfect for cultural foundations, historic hospitality projects, or private collections. Protected by the Italian Ministry of Culture since 1982, it isawaits a view new chapter in its centuries-old story.
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Details
- Property TypeHouse
- ConditionTo be restored
- Living area493 m²
- Energy Efficiency Rating
- Reference93486
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- Airports
- Public transport
500 m - Train Station - Pontremoli
- Hospital1.6 km
- Coast29.1 km
- Ski resort10.3 km
Information about Pontremoli
- Elevation236 m a.s.l.
- Total area182.52 km²
- LandformInland mountain
- Population6950
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Via Resistenza 95/A, Aulla, Massa Carrara
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