A historic property in the northern Italian city of Bologna is on the market. The 3-storey residence is said to have been Leonardo da Vinci’s last home in Italy before he moved to France. And per the listing by Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, the restored home is nothing short of stunning.
The 5-bedroom house sits inside a 15th-century building and sprawls over more than 6,673 square feet. “In the medieval heart of Bologna, a few steps from Piazza Maggiore, we find a residential property … within one of the best-known and best-preserved 15th-century buildings in the city,” the listing reads. (Bologna, which is considered one of the best Italian cities to live in, is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region and is known for its thriving food scene and UNESCO-recognised porticoes.)
The seller, according to the website Wanted in Rome, is former Italian football player Giuseppe “Beppe” Signori. It is listed for 3.2 million euros (USD 35,04,160) — USD 3.5 million
Leonardo Da Vinci’s 15th-century Italian home is up for grabs!
The home features frescoes “from the late school of Leonardo da Vinci” along with architectural elements from Italian Renaissance architect Aristotele Fioravanti. But it also has plenty of modern touches, too. The sweeping high ceilings — some coffered and some with exposed beams — make the space feel airy while heating and a courtyard parking space are convenient add-ons.
The building itself, which was built on a pre-existing 13th-century building, has a courtyard with stately arcades. The courtyard was home to one of the first private theatres in the city and is where other artists (like Bolognese painter Antonio Basoli) were known to work. It was during that Renaissance period when da Vinci was said to be a guest — he is believed to have moved to Bologna with his patron Giuliano de’ Medici in 1515 before moving to Amboise, France in 1516.
Bologna, which is considered one of the best Italian cities to live in, is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region and is known for its thriving food scene and UNESCO-recognised porticoes.
Travellers who dream of owning a home in Italy — and don’t have an extra USD 3 million lying around — should consider buying one of the EUR 1 (USD 1) homes in a smaller town. These homes tend to be in need of massive renovations, but those can start at around EUR 20,000 (USD 21,899).
(Hero and Feature Image Credit: Italy Sothebyâ’s International Realty)
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