This 1,000-Year-Old Castle Just Outside Rome Is on the Market
Perched high above the Sabina countryside, just 30 miles northeast of Rome, Castello Orsini has watched nearly a thousand years of history unfold—from its origins under the Orsini dynasty to its modern life as a boutique hotel with cinematic views and serious presence.
Originally built between the 10th and 11th centuries and completed in 1085, the 44,240 square feet fortress has undergone centuries of transformation. Its current configuration includes four towers, crenellated walls, and 40 guest rooms across several buildings—each one layered with stone, story, and style.
Today, the castle operates as a luxury hotel and event venue, complete with banquet halls, a restaurant, bar, wine cellar, and sweeping outdoor spaces including a pool terrace facing the valley. Interiors blend Romanesque bones with historic frescoes, antique furnishings, and quiet nods to the past—no gimmicks, just gravitas.
The estate includes the main castle, five-suite Scuderie, and a four-building borgo, plus a gym and rustic annex. From intimate suites to panoramic towers, every inch of the property leans into its medieval roots without getting stuck in them.
This is the kind of listing that rarely comes to market—and when it does, it’s not just for anyone. It’s for the collector, the curator, or the next quiet custodian of Italian heritage. In other words, a castle for those who understand what it means to own one.
All photos belong to the listing agency.
