PINK PALAZZO FORLI

At the heart of the Tuscan-Emilian Appenine, surrounded by woods, wide valleys and vineyards, lies a stunning eighteenth century villa: Villa Pandolfa.
Built by the visionary noble family Albicini, the place is steeped in Italian history and heritage, since its construction it has been furnished with antique and precious works of art where the charm of tradition meets timeless elegance.
Also called Villa dalle 100 finestre (Villa of the 100 windows), the structure’s square internal and external symmetry is perfect for visual storytelling.
The villa has a historic cellar with an underground tunnel, for an evocative atmosphere, where the old noble carriages used to enter the estate, leading directly to the insides of the ground floor.
At the end of the tunnel there is a collection of old wine bottles from the late 1800s to the 1980s, carefully stored next to the old well.
In the 50s the villa underwent complex restorations by local artisans and artists, floorings and decorations reflect the villa’s original eighteenth century style.
The muted tones and blushes of the frescoes on the noble floors, portraying the surrounding countryside, give a romantic richness and bucolic feel to the insides of the villa.
The bas-reliefs, depicting the allegory of the four seasons, and the sculptures in the garden
offer a neoclassical elegance that is unique to Italian eighteenth century estates.
The wide windows and refined chandeliers create a beautiful play of light and shadows with the sunlight on the antique tile pavements, adding visual rhythm and layers of depth to pictures and film.
Its unique colour, rosa Pandolfa (pink Pandolfa), complements the greenery of the surrounding vineyards and fields, adding a touch of harmonic contrast to the colour palette.
The property has a pool hidden among the vineyards and the fruit trees, just behind the traditional Italian style garden.
All around the estate you can smell the lavender, rosemary, mint and many more aromatic herbs: a treat for the nose, with their delicate scents, and the eyes, thanks to the stunning shades of many varieties of flowers and plants.
Famous Italian poet Giosuè Carducci, was inspired by the beauty of the estate: the apartments he inhabited during his stay in Pandolfa are now called Suite Carducci. The original eighteenth century furniture with a hint of art nouveau, grant these apartments a unique historical authenticity.
Carducci defined the villa to be destined for eternity: poets, leaders, artists and visionary women have passed from this architectural masterpiece, allowing the magic of this place to fuel their creativity.