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New York Times
30-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
$1 Million Homes in Italy
Monte Compatri | $1 million (885,000 euros) Translated as 'Roman castles,' the Castelli Romani area comprises 17 discrete municipalities within the Metropolitan City of Rome, about 40 minutes southwest of the city's center. The area, known for its white wine production, is home to the Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani, which extends over 37,000 acres, and the scenic Lake Albano, a deep volcanic crater lake that was site of the canoe and rowing events in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. Velletri, the most populated and most southern of the municipalities in the Castelli Romani, is 40 minutes east of Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, and is served by the Trenitalia regional train, about an hour's ride from Rome's Termini Station. The region is also served by the Rome Ciampino Airport, which mostly hosts low-cost carriers such as Ryan Air. This five-bedroom, five-bathroom home is in Monte Compatri, about 11 miles northeast of Lake Albano and four miles from Frascati, a popular tourist destination known for its wine production. The property, which dates back to 17th century, includes a small consecrated chapel, said to be the oldest in the area. Size: 7,212 square feet Price per square foot: $140 Indoors: The ground floor of this two-story farmhouse includes a double living room with arched doorways, an ornate fireplace, a dining room, a tiled eat-in kitchen with wood beams, and two guest bathrooms. There is an additional large hearth fireplace with a sunken floor and curved seating. The second floor has a large living room with a fireplace, five bedrooms, two bathrooms and another four fireplaces. The second floor can also be reached by an external staircase original to the house. Throughout the house are terra-cotta floors, stone lintels and arched doorways, wooden beams and wood-coffered ceilings. Outdoor space: A long driveway lined with pine and cypress trees leads to the house. The 1.2-acre property includes over an acre of gardens, tiered with stone walls. Costs: The annual Italian municipal property tax for Castelli Romani is $2,825 (€2,500). Contact: Claudia Ceribelli | +39-348-154-3798 | Italy Sotheby's International Realty Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Record
28-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Ayrshire town celebrates 15-year link with Italian twin
The Prestwick Town Twinning Association has celebrated the 15th anniversary of their association with Ariccia in Central Italy An Ayrshire town has celebrated a 15-year link with its Italian twin. Prestwick and the Italian town Ariccia signed their twinning agreement in 2010 with Ariccia hosting the latest get together, 15 years on. Ariccia is a town within the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Lazio region of Central Italy. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the towns were unable to celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2020 so they decided to make up for it five years on. A tour of Chigi Palace - the official residence of the Prime Minister of Italy - was followed by a ceremony and concert involving the Dr Gianluca Staccoli, Mayor of the Municipality of Ariccia. The visitors, including eight new members of Prestwick Town Twinning Association, were given a tour of some of the Castelli Romani and treated to an evening reception in il Borgo - a local restaurant outwith the city. Speaking to Ayrshire Live, Rhona Allanach, president of Prestwick Town Twinning Association, said: "In May, a group from Prestwick Town Twinning Association visited Ariccia, in Italy. Over 15 years ago, the council signed an agreement to be twinned with this town which is about a 30 minute drive from Rome. "Having missed the reciprocal 10th, it was decided to commemorate the 15th anniversary. "The hosts did so in style, with a tour of the Chigi Palace followed by a ceremony and concert involving the mayor and musicians, dancers and groups from within the community. "A buffet reception was held in the summer dining room of the palace. The following evening a reception was held in il Borgo - a beautiful restaurant in the countryside outwith the city. "Prestwick members were delighted to return to Italy to renew old relationships and introduce eight new members to the Italian hospitality and way of life. "Visiting places you would never find on your own and sampling the local cuisine and customs of the area, really makes everyone feel part of a family. "The host families do everything to make their guests feel at home. The visit is always memorable, interesting and fun. "At a time when the world is unstable and Europe is more fragmented than ever, the aims and values of town twinning are more important than ever. "Remaining close and developing friendships is more desirable than it has been especially for the future of our younger generations. "Town twinning is alive and well in Prestwick and three different cities of Ariccia, Vandalia and Lichtenfels. The members are an active fun loving, bunch of folk who have special memories and relationships both at home and with those in our sister cities. "This is a community group who welcome new people. Don't miss out on wonderful experiences. Everyone is invited to join in. Find out more on Facebook or email rhona@ Last year, Prestwick Town Twinning Association celebrated 50 years of twinning with Lichtenfels, Germany after the association was set up in 1974.
