THE FAMILY MANSION
In Castelgrande there is
the family building. It was built at the beginning of 1800 over already
existing houses.
It was seriously damaged by the earthquake of November 23, 1980. Then
it was rebuilt.
The
internal yard The external portal
I've found a project of the end of 1800 for the restructuration of the
building.
Wonderful is the arch of the internal portal, with a stone in which it's
written:
"Don Pietro de Sanctis, Anno Domini 1830"
Now it's a little
different, but it's wonderful in the same way. The panorama is beautiful. Summer is the best season for
appreciating the nature and the fresh air of Castelgrande. In winter the
weather is cold and sometimes there is the snow.
My ancestors were land
owners. At the beginning of 1900 my family had many lands. Now we have only a
few little woods since the earths were sold to the peasants.