Castle 451 м² in Niviano, Italy

A about **15 kilometers from Piacenza**, nestled in the heart of the picturesque **Val Trebbia****, the majestic and imposing **Castello di Niviano**** stands. An authentic medieval jewel***, testimony to a history that has its roots in antiquity, riding between ** historical epics***, legends and architectural mastery. This rectangular fortress, adorned with four circular towers*****, facing the four cardinal points, stands proudly and gracefully at the foot of the hilly reliefs of the****** Apennines, stroked by the breeze of the Trebbia River, which has crossed centuries of history. Its position, strategic and enviable, stands as an emblem of power and refinement, witnessing the fundamental role that the Castle has covered over the centuries as a defensive bastion and a commercial reference point.

In the 11th century*****, Niviano Castle was acquired by the family **Malaspina***, a symbol of strength and prestige in the area. Subsequently, the property passed under the dominion of the family **Landi di Rivalta****, and then came into the hands of the noble family **Piccinino**, which retained the property until the dawn of the 19th century. Over the centuries, the Castle has known restorations and expansions, but its historical charm has never been untouched. Today, albeit under the constraint of the **Belle Arti******************, this extraordinary residence is still **private property***, maintaining its charm and aura of greatness. The complex has been meticulously restored*** in all its parts, preserving the original architectural features and combining them with modern comforts, to create a perfect balance between past and present. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** It connects beautifully one of the most suggestive corners of the fortress, with one of its towers, and stands out for the artisan care with which it was restored. The materials used for restoration are mostly from an ancient church, enriching the building with ** precious marble*** in the bathrooms and **pavimenti in terracotta and parquet***** which tell the story of a refined architectural art. The **enormous wooden beams***, which support the roof, are all original, transmitting a feeling of solidity and resistance that has crossed the centuries. Among the most fascinating elements, there is a **camino**** which replaces the original one and seems to come directly from a castle **provenzale***, giving the environment an elegant and refined atmosphere.

Outside, the property is equipped with a **planned park of about 1400 sq m***, once used as a vineyard, which now presents itself completely **fenced* and transformed* A real oasis of peace that frames this extraordinary home, where contact with nature blends perfectly with the history and secular architecture of the Castle.

Among the accessories and advantages of this imposing property, there is a ** private carraio entrance***, which offers access to the parking area and a ** independent entrance courtyard**, thus ensuring maximum confidentiality and security. Inside, the house has a 3-storey *****, which has been kept intact, giving the property a feeling of grandeur that only a dwelling of this magnitude can transmit. ****************** are elegant and bright, and ***marble beds******, with fine mosaics and whirlpools, offer the ultimate in luxury and comfort. Among the common areas, a **large vaulted ceiling cellar*** offers an additional charming corner for those who want to taste the charm of history...