#italy

#italy

Here’s The Cheapest Place To Live In EuropeLook, sometimes, things just get too tough where we are all living. Sometimes, the cost of living is too high, or the unrest is just too much for us to handle. These are perfectly valid reasons for us to pack up our bags and move elsewhere.Another reason for moving away from the place we once called home is for a new outlook on life. A fresh start, so to speak. If you have any of these reasons (or others, that’s also fine) as the main motivation as to why you want to move away, you’re probably considering where you should go next. For those interested in looking for places in Europe, an analysis published by YourOverseasHome has revealed the perfect destination that might be of interest to you!While their analysis is done in consideration for British people, we still think that to some extent, it may also apply to other nationalities who are looking for homes in Europe. According to them, Italy is the best destination. With its beautiful coastlines and excellent train system, the country also boasts cheap prices for its products. Groceries are 40% less expensive compared to the UK. Learn more about Italy and other potential cities you can move to here!Image credit: Anastasiya Lobanovskaya#Italy #UK #moving #migration #housing #YourOverseasHome 

No One Wants to Buy this Lovely Italian VillaThe amazing 16th-century Villa Aurora in Rome is for sale. The 2,200 square meter (more than 23,000 square feet) historical home contains priceless works of art by Guercino, Pomarancio, Michelangelo, and the only ceiling painted by Caravaggio. The villa failed to sell at auction in January, when the list price was €471 million. It failed to sell again in April, when the price was dropped to €377 million. Among people who can afford it, why hasn't this home had a buyer? The reasons are many. 1. The ceiling by Caravaggio is estimated to be worth 100 million, but it cannot be removed or sold separately, so what is it really worth to its owner? The same can be said for the ceiling by Guercino. 2. The house is listed with Italy's Ministry of Culture, and they have a right to buy it. Even if they don't, required restoration is expected to cost €10 million. 3. The sale is a court-ordered mandate resulting from a family inheritance dispute (widow vs. the late owner's offspring). The price will drop until someone buys it. You might also guess that there is a lack of Russian oligarch customers these days as they are busy losing their yachts. But since a judge ruled that the villa must be sold, it will go up for auction again in June for €301 million. Read the story of the sale and the current state of the estate at The History Blog. -via Strange Company#realestate #Caravaggio #Italy #Villa #Aurora #Painting #Guercino #VillaAurora #auction

An Italian Villa with the World's Only Ceiling Mural Painted by Caravaggio is for Sale for $547 MillionA court in Rome has confirmed that a 16th-century villa in the center of Rome will be auctioned in January at a starting price of 471 million euros ($547 million). The Villa is home to the world's only ceiling mural by Italian painter Caravaggio.While most of Villa Ludovisi's infrastructure was demolished in the 19th century, the 16th century house known as "Villa Aurora" is the only part of the larger Villa Ludovisi that has survived. The structure is considered "one of the world's wonders," according to art historian Claudio Strinati in a column published in the daily Repubblica.Villa Aurora is surrounded by a garden and several garages totaling 2,800 square meters. It's a six-story structure houses a variety of artworks, including a ceiling mural ascribed to Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.Caravaggio's painting, titled "Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto" depicts the three Roman gods surrounding a celestial sphere in which the Sun revolves around the Earth. The mural is valued at more than 310 million euros ($360 million) and has been called "priceless, being the only mural by one of the greatest painters of the modern age."Image: Villa Aurora - image: Lalupa/Wikimedia

Fern House Plant Crafted of Iron by Italian Homazing DesignAn Italian firm by the name ofHomazing Design has created the perfect houseplant alternative. This decorative art piece is made of laser cut iron and is designed to resemble a tropical fern. No water, fertilizer, or love is needed to keep this potted plant looking in tip top shape.   

Trained Lemon Trees at the Casa Angelina Hotel on the Amalfi Coast Create an Inspiring Outdoor LookPhotographs of dream vacation destinations are wonderful for inspiring one's life back home. Images of elegant patio of the Casa Angelina Hotel on the Amalfi Coast is no exception. This stunning property showcases more than just a beautiful location. The deck area highlights how the right incorporation of natural elements can create a stunning impact in a small space. This Casa Angelina patio area uses a very simple color pallet of white, yellow, green, and natural wood. The white deck chairs and simple natural wood tables effortlessly blend into the space. The slatted decking is practical and simple. The stars of the show, however, are the gorgeous and healthy trained lemon trees. The lemon trees at the Casa Angelina are tied to a structure to encourage their branches to grow outwards. The effect is to create a living patio cover that provides shade and a magical place to pass the time. Training trees and vines into the shape of a shade structure is a wonderful and simple way to add impact and drama to any space. Lemons may not be a viable option for every climate, but a similar look can be achieved with other types of trees and vines. The biggest cost of this type of landscape is really the investment in time. #amalficoast #lemontrees #landscape #patio #architecture #italy #hotels