THE VERTEMATE FRANCHI PALACE, A MASTERPIECE OF THE RENAISSANCE

The Vertemate Franchi Palace is situated in Prosto di Piuro within only two kilometres from Chiavenna, in Val Bregaglia.
Built in the second half of the sixteenth-century by the brothers Guglielmo and Luigi Vertemate Franchi, representatives of one of the richest families who used to make thriving business, is the only building escaped from the landslide of 1618, which flooded the village and many inhabitants.
The palace is a very beautiful masterpiece of the Renaissance immersed in a charming environment, which provides real life story of a sixteenth-seventeenth-century aristocratic family. The front is simple and essential, surrounded by light and functional spaces as well as the Italian garden with the fishpond and the double exedra-shaped banister.
Besides there is the orchard, the vineyard, the chestnut wood and a succession of country and simple buildings for the running of the farms which used to be carried out in the estate as.
Inside the walls and the arched ceilings large scenes and mythological figures are richly painted with frescos especially based on the Ovid’s metamorphosis.
Stüe* and embroidered ceilings are certainly the wonders of the palace. By visiting each single room you can feel the atmosphere of the ancient times. Unfortunately we do not know the names of the architects who designed and created the palace; even the artists who made the wonderful wooden ceilings are unknown.

*Stüe: rooms covered by wood

THE VERTEMATE FRANCHI PALACE, A MASTERPIECE OF THE RENAISSANCE

The Vertemate Franchi Palace is situated in Prosto di Piuro within only two kilometres from Chiavenna, in Val Bregaglia.
Built in the second half of the sixteenth-century by the brothers Guglielmo and Luigi Vertemate Franchi, representatives of one of the richest families who used to make thriving business, is the only building escaped from the landslide of 1618, which flooded the village and many inhabitants.
The palace is a very beautiful masterpiece of the Renaissance immersed in a charming environment, which provides real life story of a sixteenth-seventeenth-century aristocratic family. The front is simple and essential, surrounded by light and functional spaces as well as the Italian garden with the fishpond and the double exedra-shaped banister.
Besides there is the orchard, the vineyard, the chestnut wood and a succession of country and simple buildings for the running of the farms which used to be carried out in the estate as.
Inside the walls and the arched ceilings large scenes and mythological figures are richly painted with frescos especially based on the Ovid’s metamorphosis.
Stüe* and embroidered ceilings are certainly the wonders of the palace. By visiting each single room you can feel the atmosphere of the ancient times. Unfortunately we do not know the names of the architects who designed and created the palace; even the artists who made the wonderful wooden ceilings are unknown.

*Stüe: rooms covered by wood

VIRTUAL TOUR

SERVIZI

GUIDED TOURS

The Consorzio Turistico Valchiavenna organizes on request guided tours for groups.

For information and bookings:

Consorzio Turistico Valchiavenna
Piazza Caduti per la Libertà, 3
23022 Chiavenna (SO)

+39 0343 37485

consorzioturistico@valchiavenna.com
www.valchiavenna.com

OPENING HOURS

OPENING HOURS 2024

March: 2-3, 9-10, 16-17
From 23rd March to 3rd November: every day (excluding non-holiday Wednesdays)
November: 9-10, 16-17, 23-24

Guided tours only: 10 – 11 – 14:30 – 15:30 and 16:30

Reservations are highly recommended. For Sundays in November, reservations must be made by Saturday.

Open by appointment for groups even after hours.

PRICE:

Full ticket: € 8,00

Reduced ticket: € 6,00
– students;
– organized groups with private guide;
– over 60s;
– FAI, TCI and Bagatti Valsecchi Museum members.

Reduced ticket: € 5,00
– school groups with private guide.

Free admission:
– kids under 6;
– Person with disabilities;
– Journalists, only if enrolled in the Italian Association of Journalists. They are requested to show a valid certificate for the current year.

For groups of more than 15 participants, it is necessary to book a visit with a private guide.

For holders of the Viviparchi Card, free entry for children up to 13 years of age (up to a maximum of two) provided that each child is accompanied by a full-fare paying adult. Info: www.viviparchi.eu.

For the owners of the MondoParchi FamilyCard, the MondoParchi One Day and the MondoParchi Free Fun special reductions: www.mondoparchi.it

SAY YES AT THE PALAZZO VERTEMATE!

Tying the matrimonial knot should be one of the most extraordinary days in anybody’s life, and to ensure a totally memorable day the choice of setting for ceremony and celebration is crucial. The 16th C. Palazzo Vertemate Franchi in Prosto, just 2 km from Chiavenna is the perfect location. The rooms within this internationally-renowned mansion boast magnificent frescoes and superbly inlaid ceilings, and this is complemented by the surrounding grounds with Renaissance gardens, sparkling fountains, orchards and panoramic views. The 17th C. church of St. Mary is ideal for the ceremony itself and the stately home has a wealth of experience in hosting concerts, exhibitions and celebrations.