Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The Joy of Spring


Roses and Jasmine in full bloom everywhere.

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All these images were taken in the gardens of  Palazzo Lantieri in Gorizia.

From Palazzo Lantieri website:
“Palazzo Lantieri is situated in the historic centre of Gorizia in beautiful surroundings: a visit to
this prestigious historical dwelling with its harmonious blend of modernity and tradition is a unique experience. Its spacious and elegant rooms were frequented in the past by royal and stellar literary figures including Goethe, Goldoni and Casanova, and are now open to those who want the experience of being seduced by their timeless charm.
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Palazzo Lantieri has been an important cultural reference point for centuries, not only for Gorizia
and its county, but for Central Europe as well. It was built in the 14th century to guard the south-western entrance to the city. Various alterations were carried out to enlarge and adorn it, resulting in its slow transformation from fortress into the noble dwelling we see today. Its famous guests have included the French royal family, Pope Pius VI, the Archduchess of Austria Maria Theresa and Napoleon, as well as important cultural figures such as Goethe, Schiller, Goldoni, Pietro Metastasio, Casanova and Lorenzo da Ponte, all of whom mention it in their writings.”

Gorizia is a charming city situated in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, at the borders of Austria and Slovenia.
The whole region is an enchanting area going from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, at the North East corner of Italy, where my family is from and I have to say...an area not well known even by Italians!

Photography© Albarosa Simonetti

©2011 Brillante Interiors writes about new trends, timeless decor, iconic pieces, design ideas, or at times just musing about "a certain Italian way of doing things".

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7 comments:

peggy braswell said...

Thank you for showing me this magical place. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

Theresa Cheek said...

I have always heard nothing but praise about this area. Thank you for making me aware of these gardens!

design elements said...

beautiful!

Karena said...

Albarosa most beautiful!The greenery is dreamy surrounding the doors and stairways!

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Karena
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annechovie said...

Thank you for capturing all of this beauty and sharing it, Albarosa!
Have a great holiday weekend! xo

Rebecca Vizard said...

Thanks for this post! I've printed it to add to my places to see in Italy file. Love your blog!

VICTORIA said...

Wonderful Greenery Outdoor!Nice Post!

 
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