| FOUR STAR HOTEL A prestigious residence where you can spend an unordinary stay Considered one of the most beautiful castles in central Italy, it has the privilege of an enviable location; stretched out on a hill crest that overlooks the Sangro Valley, our castle turns towards the sea on one side and the Apennine range on the other. |
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| The history The castle's origin can be retraced to the Middle Ages, and particularly to the Longobard Era (VIVII). At the time the castle was a small fortress in which smiths and craftsmen beat metal to manufacture weapons; it also hosted a Gastald of royal appointment to protect the land called "arimannie" (property of small or medium landowners not mediated by feudal obligations). In 1259, under the authority of King Manfred, son of the Swabian Emperor of Sicily Frederick, the town of Lanciano was declared State land and the castle was given to the town. In 1266 after the defeat suffered in the battle of Benevento, Lanciano lost its privileges, which were regained only in 1303 on concession of Charles of Anjou. The "primitive" construction was destroyed on various occasions, for example during wars or natural disasters such as the 1660 earthquake and then rebuilt. Its ruins and the surrounding woods were often shelter and den for gangs of brigands. In 1623 Lanciano deliberated that the castle and other goods be sold due to the fact that the town was burdened with debts. The Baroness Chiara De Osses, who was without heir, left the fortress to a cousin member of the Genoino dynasty in 1721. Some works were carried out by don Domenico Genoino, then senator of the Reign of Italy, in order to use the castle as a private residence and holiday location "considering the fact that it was a charming residence" as Genoino once wrote. Before World War I, the last noble to live in the fortress was Count Antonio Genoino: friendly and elegant gentleman, with a brilliant standard of living. Memorable parties were held in those years in the castle, where the Count would host the society’s elite. The balls were sumptuous, elegant and fashionable. In this fairylike atmosphere many affairs and romances were interwoven, some of which have become part of the local culture of the Frentania area. The Castle witnessed the final battle - Winter Line - in 1943, during World War II. During the battle it was nearly reduced to a ruin. |
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| The surrounding area The territory surrounding the castle is the destination of historical and naturalistic tourism as well as a type of tourism for those interested in local wine and food. A perfect fusion between nature, history and art where evidence of the millenary history can be found: antique villages, churches, abbeys and monasteries. For its extraordinary location it satisfies the most different tastes: those who love the sea, the mountain, cities of art, festivals, good wine and food. |
Air conditioning
Bar
Cable/satellite TV
Free parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Wireless access to the Internet
Meetings and events
We provide all the necessary means to organise conferences, exhibitions and business meetings.
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