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"

I've also reconstructed the map of the house as it was before the earthquake of 1980

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.