Torre Albineta

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Convenient for Matera -  The Site of Mel Gibson's "The Passion of The Christ"

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Welcome to Torre Albineta

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Situated in the Pollino National Park about one hour away from Matera, the film location of Mel Gibson's "The Passion of The Christ", Torre Albineta, a stately yet charming 17th century manor-house and farm with its chapel on a hill,  vineyards, olive groves, and wheat fields sprawls over 1200 acres of  pastoral Italian hills.  The manor  graces a hill-top which imbues you with panoramic views of the high Park mountains and hill-top country villages.  With its twin towers, it is a wonderful example of an Italian fortified home constructed on a dominant hill as protection against brigantine roving bands. 

The house is wonderfully conserved and truly reflects a historic manor on a large working farm.   On the ground floor is a unique cobble-stoned indoor courtyard adorned with rows of saddles, a massive mill-stone, and antique farm tools; a beamed ceiling billiard room; a games room with a huge stone fireplace (one of six working fireplaces), and large kitchen.  Situated in the corner is the property manager's living quarters.

At the top of a broad stone-stairway is the main living area which exudes the history of Baron Fabrizio di Giura's family - including Italy's first prime minister.  There is a living room,  library, dining room, sitting room, four bedrooms , and four bathrooms.  The only concessions to modernity are central heating and bathrooms.

Climb up the hill beside the house and visit the family chapel - the site of the family's happiest and saddest moments.  Perhaps say a prayer then wander hill and dale; see deserted and ancient tenant farm houses --and then just wander and wander and wander.

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