Palazzo Morelli with chapel, gardens and project
- W-02SGK7
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What you should know about this house
- House
- 1500
- 20
- 855 m²
- 210 m²
- Needs renovation
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- Tiles
- Concrete
- Stone
Amenities and special features of this house
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- Basement
- Garden
- Balcony
- Fireplace
Palazzo Morelli, named after its owners since the 1700s, is located in the historic center of Lecce.
"....Of sixteenth-century layout, the building belonged to the Paladini family and preserves clear documents of its foundation in the doorway from the Catalan-Durazzesque line, in the ornaments of the interior elevation that recall those, coeval, of the Prato Palace, and in the bauletto frieze of the entablature of the windows. Sold in the years 1732-1735 by the Perrone - Tironi to the Morelli family, the latter entrusted its enlargement to Emanuele Manieri, who provided it with new apartments and the large doorway that goes up the elevation to the mignano." (cf. Michele Paone "Palaces of Lecce").
For sale is the most noble and elegant portion of the grand palace, which, just a few steps from the cathedral, offers rooms that tell the story of important families. The front door, the large courtyard and the staircase leading to the main floor stir the emotion of history. A garden refreshes the spirits and the view of a fascinating and ancient place.
The Palazzo's current architectural conformation derives, as in most of Lecce's most important and ancient dwellings contained in the historic core, from repeated remodeling of the original medieval layout, of which clear traces can be seen in the wall texture of the facade overlooking the garden.
The late 15th-century facade with its wide round arches is even visible here. Underground cisterns for collecting rainwater and wells dug into the ground for water supply are still present on the property.
It was later in the 1700s that the ancestors of the present owner decided to expand the palace with new rooms, and some of the work was commissioned from the famous architect Emanuele Manieri.
Meanwhile, the Pope had granted the family the privilege of celebrating Mass inside the Palace, in the splendid 18th-century chapel still consecrated today.
It was in this Palace that Blessed Vincenzo Maria Morelli, a Theatine religious and archbishop of Otranto from 1791 to 1812, was born in 1741.
Barrel vaults, wooden beams, portals, balconies, friezes, angled vaults, authentic floors, cementine, are just some of the elements that captivate every visitor. A journey through history of more than 7 centuries.
Needing major renovation work, already with project, the property lends itself well to a receptive destination as well as to become a private historic home, as it has been for centuries.
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Lecce: Location and surroundings of this property
Amid Baroque cathedrals, masserias, castles and towers on the unspoiled sea, Puglia is an ancient land, traversed by centuries of history and art that have left unmistakable marks. Here lies Lecce, in the deepest South, marked by slow rhythms, influenced by Magna Graecia and Byzantine rule, in the heart of Salento full of enchanting villages and breathtaking landscapes. Lecce, the "queen of baroque," is one of the most enchanting cities in southern Italy. Strolling through the city's alleys, everything is enveloped in a dazzling light thanks to the blue of the endless sky and the golden color of the Pietra Leccese, who has made it possible to write the history of Baroque.
Here where art is everywhere, among churches and aristocratic palaces that fascinate with unexpected scenery, where the color of the stone soothes and leads into almost meditative paths, no one can leave Lecce without admiring Piazza Duomo at night. It just has to be done. You will understand why.
Of Messapian foundation in Roman times it was called Lupiae. In the Middle Ages, the city's fate is tied to the Norman dynasty, but it was during Spanish rule that Lecce ushered in its heyday. Steeped in pale stone lacework and Baroque churches, here where everything is harmonious, Baroque reaches its apotheosis in the splendid Basilica of Santa Croce, which, together with the Convent of the Celestines, represents one of the greatest architectural complexes.
A city that tells of history, culture, traditions linked to ancient customs and a simple and genuine cuisine with typical dishes to fall in love with. Only 30 minutes from Brindisi airport and a few kilometers south of the Itria Valley, Lecce is almost halfway between the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea, which can be reached in a few minutes.
- IN PUGLIA S.r.l.
- Licence partner of E&V Italia S.r.l.
- Silvia Messeri
- Piazzetta Fulgenzio della Monica 11
- 73100 Lecce
- Phone: +39 0832 16 97 543
- Cell: +39 340 2295914
- www.engelvoelkers.com/it-it/salentolecce/
Energy Information
- 1500
Commission Details
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