Abandoned Italian Renaissance Palace of the Royal Family Donelly *Everything Left Behind*

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In the year 2000 for unknown reasons, the family Donelly left behind a multi-million dollar palace. With it they also left all their belongings behind en it seems like they disappeared from planet earth. They were very wealthy Italian wine and olive farmers and they owned one of the biggest wine businesses in the whole of Italy. In this weeks video, we explore what is left behind of there lives in this incredible place and tell you their life story.
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Abandoned Italian Renaissance Palace of the Royal Family Donelly Everything Left Behind

[@withgoddess8029]

I will never ever understand why these places are abandoned. It's shameful

[@alanalan2732]

Hi, an Italian here. This is one the 15th century palaces of a branch of the Gonzaga family. One of the most important families in northern Italy. They were at the head of Mantua. In the 1700s the dynasty died out and this rural court passed to various families. The last family was that of the Giovannini Donelli (not Donelly). They took possession of it in 1904 and lived there until the mid-60s. After that it became their holiday residence until it was no longer used for structural reasons and lack of money. Unfortunately, the family did nothing until the matriarch, Ines Giovannini Donelli, passed away in 2005 at the age of 108. The family then put the property up for sale. As you can imagine, it is worth millions and it is not a very easy building to sell given the renovations to be carried out. In 2008, the financial crisis was therefore even more difficult and in 2012 in the nearby province there was a major earthquake in Italy which also affected the court. IN OCTOBER 2020 THE RESTORATION WORKS HAVE STARTED AND THE COURT WILL RETURN TO ITS SPLENDOR. However, I must tell you that what you are doing is ILLEGAL and DANGEROUS you have entered a private property, a historical asset and moreover uninhabitable by the earthquake. All the wrong things you could have done you have done. And to you who see these videos I can tell you that we Italians care immensely for our cultural heritage but behind every image you see and for which you are indignant there is a very complex story.

[@rowane6838]

Many times it is because of the taxes (death/inheritance) especially in countries with high tax rates...family members are unable to pay so these properties go abandoned

[@willyegger4488]

Hi Lesley and Jordy, Bros of Decay, I enjoyed watching this video of the Italian wine palace. It's such a pleasure going together with you in mind through these rooms and listening to your comment. The calendar of 2001 is showing the Polish Pope Carol Woitila or John Paul II. - I loved so much listening to you, when you were showing all these smaller personal items in these rooms, especially in the kids rooms. That was somehow very touching! . - Lovely to see that very old kids model train set in the attic. I once more liked your vivid imagination, when you were telling how the people used to live and work there in that mansion. - And - yes you really managed once more surprising me with this final "present" in your video, when you opened that door to reveal this incredibly beautiful small church in the Italian rokoko style. - Wonderful! - Also Jordy did a great job with the camera. - Wishing you all the best and take care, stay safe, peace and kindest regards.

[@MarkSmith-lm9yo]

Hi willy everything you said is so true ,they are so respectful buitiful brothers with good kind hearts an soles ,thank you for writing Ann uk

[@willyegger4488]

@@MarkSmith-lm9yo , Hi, you are very welcome. They really are incredibly warm hearted guys, I can only confirm that. - Kind regards.

[@annasolanis]

This is a really good video. I love the way you take us on the journey through the castle, telling us where we will go next. A grand spectacle.

[@sarahfarrell8214]

I caught your kiss all the way in America! Love you too, you look even more handsome than last time! You are the best explorer, I love the way you give the history, it is like you were transported back in time. I wonder what happened to the family? It is a shame, the pictures were left, and the home is in ruins, it is so beautiful. The chapel was so pretty. Thank you for sharing such a breathtaking home!!!

[@cecerae8637]

Great vid boys, I never get bored of these beautiful building!! Hartelijk bedankt !!🙏🏻

[@aparnasharma3439]

I love ur vdos but it would be great if we could know their reasons for abandoning it.

[@patriciaives4279]

Thank you for sharing this. Johnny does a wonderful job with video recorder.

[@СветланаБ-ж9ш]

It's a pity that such a crumbling beauty! The Palace must have had a beautiful Park

[@lorraine9242]

I believe that book is from Dante's Inferno: The Divine Comedy. It's a story about a man's journey through hell, with his tour guide, the poet, Virgil.

[@mimmiblu6138]

Yes! It is not a religious book ! It's the most important book in Italian literature and it is read in all Italian high schools. Not all Italians are so religious any more btw. This was a very religious family, but we are not all like them.

[@helenlesley5456]

Hi TIME !...THAT PEOPLE ESPECIALLY THE ITALIANS WOKE UP TO THE NON CHRIST ACTIVITIES OF THE POPE VATICAN....ACCORDING TO BISHOP MALACHI PREDICTIONS(look up Malachi 1190 predictions)

[@jethrojackson2524]

The Divine Comedy was a typical Renaissance writing, questioning the authority of the Roman Catholic Church.

[@janspell2516]

There must be so many old abandoned palaces or manors in Europe! The families do not have the money to keep them up. Perhaps the taxes are high also. So the families have to leave them. If the walls could talk..... Thanks for your videos!

[@dellahaloo8415]

Thanks for that last shot of the chapel!!!, 😍🤗😛😆 Great video...my jaw dropped when you opened the shutters 🤣

[@maryannstark-busse5416]

The well in the basement was probably their source of water before they got indoor plumbing.

[@florenciablazquez1170]

I used to have that perfume, amarige from Givenchy, I saw a lot of botles

[@elmin82]

01:16 the kitchen looks very simple for a rich family

[@BatchelderPatrick]

Rich people did't care about kitchens' They just wanted food on the table. I've always told my daughter, "don't invest in a 40,000 dollare kitchen, after all, either the servants or caterers will be using n. it.. Glorea Vanderbilt once wandered into the kitchen and all the servants froze, she had no idea where food came, it just appeard on the tabvle served by servants.

[@carpediem3044]

Yep, it's nothing like my local Palace, which is Buckingham Palace, London.

[@elmin82]

@@carpediem3044 are you the queen of England? ahahah

[@tzok09]

Gorgeous place, thank you for sharing.

[@Gypsy839]

Very nice I don’t expect you young guys to know what everything is ! ❤️your videos!

[@kazakh-interista]

Imagine you walk around showing the place and suddenly someone shows up dressed 19th century style with his italian had gesture gesticulating at you with words "Cosa sta succedendo qui? wtf is going on here? get outta here"

[@joanlittle4235]

I like to see the old hinges on doors you do such a great job Keep up the find work be safe TOO. Grandma age 88yrs

[@gracescott3699]

The Chapel is so beautiful

[@donnybrasco6321]

From the damage my guess is that structure experienced an earthquake. There was a BIG one in 2000. Would also explain why the ceiling collapsed and why the inhabitants just left everything.

[@animalmother5287]

How stupid are you

[@alanalan2732]

Hi, an Italian here. This is one the 15th century palaces of a branch of the Gonzaga family. One of the most important families in northern Italy. They were at the head of Mantua. In the 1700s the dynasty died out and this rural court passed to various families. The last family was that of the Giovannini Donelli (not Donelly). They took possession of it in 1904 and lived there until the mid-60s. After that it became their holiday residence until it was no longer used for structural reasons and lack of money. Unfortunately, the family did nothing until the matriarch, Ines Giovannini Donelli, passed away in 2005 at the age of 108. The family then put the property up for sale. As you can imagine, it is worth millions and it is not a very easy building to sell given the renovations to be carried out. In 2008, the financial crisis was therefore even more difficult and in 2012 in the nearby province there was a major earthquake in Italy which also affected the court. IN OCTOBER 2020 THE RESTORATION WORKS HAVE STARTED AND THE COURT WILL RETURN TO ITS SPLENDOR. However, I must tell you that what they are doing is ILLEGAL and DANGEROUS they have entered a private property, a historical asset and moreover uninhabitable by the earthquake. All the wrong things they could have done they have done. And to you who see these videos I can tell you that we Italians care immensely for our cultural heritage but behind every image you see there is a very complex story.

[@stuffame5182]

Mr Lesie is so handsome, love you, sir

[@BrosOfDecay]

Haha thank you :D

[@webeeankylosingspindylitis7838]

What another sad but beautiful place,so much left behind.u can tell in its day it was an amazing place.I love the chapel its still so gorgeous thank u for another amazing video

[@luciafiore3316]

It's Donelli 👍

[@MicaRayan]

Beautiful indeed ! It look so classic and dang fine.... almost like movie set

[@scratchgolfer12]

What a find. Love you boys be careful. Your loyal fan in N Texas, ISUSA

[@shoshisatloff3189]

I wish you would show the outside of these buildings.

[@cartersimmons697]

I feel like I've missed part of this video. Was there only bedrooms and storage facilities and a huge Palace like that? Was there staircase? Was there a grand room of any kind because it looks pretty big

[@kaarlimakela3413]

At the 8th and 9th minute it dawned on me that the statue with a head about to fall off ... stands peacefully right next to a ton of bricks when a huge chunk off the vaulted ceiling collapsed !!! WHAAAAT? :O

[@Shawnne01]

The wheeled object is a wheel barrel. Saw a more modern one in the background behind the room you were in.

[@elishamarie81]

It’s actually wheelbarrow.

[@guerillagardner3876]

And another architectural treasure bites the dust! Good job, humans!

[@alanalan2732]

Hi, an Italian here. This is one the 15th century palaces of a branch of the Gonzaga family. One of the most important families in northern Italy. They were at the head of Mantua. In the 1700s the dynasty died out and this rural court passed to various families. The last family was that of the Giovannini Donelli (not Donelly). They took possession of it in 1904 and lived there until the mid-60s. After that it became their holiday residence until it was no longer used for structural reasons and lack of money. Unfortunately, the family did nothing until the matriarch, Ines Giovannini Donelli, passed away in 2005 at the age of 108. The family then put the property up for sale. As you can imagine, it is worth millions and it is not a very easy building to sell given the renovations to be carried out. In 2008, the financial crisis was therefore even more difficult and in 2012 in the nearby province there was a major earthquake in Italy which also affected the court. IN OCTOBER 2020 THE RESTORATION WORKS HAVE STARTED AND THE COURT WILL RETURN TO ITS SPLENDOR. However, I must tell you that what they are doing is ILLEGAL and DANGEROUS they have entered a private property, a historical asset and moreover uninhabitable by the earthquake. All the wrong things they could have done they have done. And to you who see these videos I can tell you that we Italians care immensely for our cultural heritage but behind every image you see there is a very complex story.

[@giogiocominu4620]

Ciao da ItaliaLiguria😀😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@beepbeep5813]

👍❤️ love it

[@hildamasi4665]

Yes I thought that you should wear gloves too. Please. Such a beautiful place.

[@neta565]

Would you consider doing a Q&A sometime?

[@observer2192]

Mafia really frightened them.

[@BrosOfDecay]

Yes they destroyed there lives

[@yookyunghwang4760]

잘보았어요!!!💯💯💯💯 한국어번역이 함께하면함니다 영어 불어….♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@marysanchez2981]

did they leave like the police was chasing them I've moved around a lot in my life and we packed up and left nothing behind..they had servants to help them move so why leave xthing behind.

[@missymason2377]

Old stuff...interesting. not modern.just practical material

[@tiffanye9403]

odd to me all those photos then also sad if you think bout it

[@thezmanchar]

That is not a palace.. It’s a home which was originally a farm house... there is not a single palatial thing about it.

[@samanthagraves2710]

Did you watch the video? Clearly not your ordinary farm home.

[@thezmanchar]

Samantha Graves Clearly I would not have commented on it, if I had not watched it. He just went on and on and described things that we knew what it was... clearly an amateur, I mean he described everything and the kitchen sink. It was evident that there was a feather coming out of the bottle, without him telling us. The toilet comment really was unnecessary.

[@CC-gr7gf]

Take a chill pill

[@youssefelbouty]

@ 8:10 Givenchy for god's sake!!!!

[@berthabegley9950]

It’s a wheelbarrow... it was beautiful, the painting in the chapel was special and I loved the well.Why do people leave photos behind?

[@ella17734]

Does anyone know why they left so much behind? Why they left?

[@jinny82]

The books on the second room (the one after the kitchen, the study? I don't know how to call it in english, sorry) aren't religious, it's italian literature. Ancient literature, but still... Dante Alighieri's "La divina commedia" is the book (kind of a trilogy, actually if we put it in modern terms) from where italian as it is was born (Well, more or less, but normally we can make it simple this way). Sorry for the random comment...

[@MiguelAugusto493]

amo os vídeos por favor coloca á tradução sou seguidora

[@missymason2377]

Interesting

[@LiboltAdventures]

This is great, doesn't look like it was scavenged, decent condition.

[@LauraPerez-nh9zr]

I couln't see the whole palace from outside

[@toddperilloux6143]

You are so good looking 😊😊

[@kefaad]

Nice find but surely not 'royal', this looks like more the family house for generations of wealthy Italian farmers or land owners.

[@annepylypiw4896]

Love you guys so respectful and warm and caring. Please wear gloves.

[@shoshisatloff3189]

I wish you would show the outside of these buildings.

[@rainingmoon7]

He doesn't show the outside because when he has shown the outside in the past people came and vandalized the places.

[@wendy.allison]

All that history just left behind makes me so sad. I would love to get my hands on furniture like this stuff.

[@Mzsymantha357]

Me too

[@emmanuel2333]

Are you clairvoyant?

[@wendy.allison]

@@emmanuel2333 if you are asking me, then no. I just think the pieces are so beautiful and everything tells a story, you just have to open your eyes to see it. :D

[@fbi6857]

Would you mind if your going to make a Wendy for me 😝

[@wendy.allison]

@@fbi6857 I have no idea what that means.

[@Jessiesutherland]

The "feathers" in the huge glass vases are actually grass called Pampes grass native to South America but can grow almost anywhere

[@BrosOfDecay]

O Thank you for this lovely information, where they a symble for something?

[@Jessiesutherland]

@@BrosOfDecay No, I dont think so, they just look beautiful. The grass grows into large clumps with blades upto 1.5m in length and very sharp jagged edges. Flowers, like in vase, white or pink. Enjoy you guys so much.

[@lakeperch2971]

The chapel is stunning! I gasped when you opened the window. I wasn't expecting that. I'm in love with it.

[@marslars3567]

It's heart sore seeing photos of the families or members of the occupants of the house especially photos of children and see their home dying along with memories of their previous life.

[@Rachma-yg4wm]

Interesting place.huge abandoned place with so many old stuff..,the bathroom so big,the big master bedroom is from àbsolut wood,wow..amazing antique furniture made from wood..love the video,bring back the memories..😊💙

[@samanthagraves2710]

I appreciate how respectful you are being and the camera person does such a careful job showing everything, it feels like we’re all right there. What a magnificent bit of enveloped history.

[@akosinefertiti1]

You're so good looking 😍

[@frankgyori2740]

I believe wine bottles are generally stored leaning down or upside down to keep the corks from drying out and thus spoiling the wine...

[@davidrogers1964]

By the way, they have been cutting marble for several thousand years. The Roman colosseum was originally covered in marble. It’s 2,000 years old.

[@alfonsinaluna1140]

Hola de México saludos muy bueno ??

[@brandyruffin6086]

I’ve been watching your videos for quite a few years now and I’ve gotta say I love you guys as much as I love the beautiful place you explore! You guys have wonderful spirits and you give me hope for the younger generation! Of all the explorers I watch you guys always fix your cameras in the places I want to see. And I love how respectful you always are. Keep it up!

[@coldwindblowing]

THE BEST CHANNEL ON KZbin, EVER! LOVE YOU! 🌳 Brazil 🌳

[@natyvillegas8509]

I keep watching these amazing videos hoping I get to buy one of those places or somehow get to live there and spend time restoring everything, specially that beautiful hand-made furniture, it's all just too perfect. I imagine the souls of these long forgotten people resting full of joy watching their homes being brought back to their original glory. So nice!

[@macubelen07]

Love you guys! You are the best explorers on KZbin. You're so professional and lovely while exploring

[@mathiassca]

Nice Villa, not really a Palace with 3-4 formal rooms. More a Gentleman Farmer, Possible Baronet estate. Largest room Entry Hall/ Ball Room. The room with the beamed ceiling now used as a bed Room, Was probably the Formal Parlor then/Living room of today. Chapel I saw in the Video was in the Baroque style c. 1700. Probably around 1900 the estate wasn't live in by the Originally owners, and the Farmer who managed the estate moved into the villa, most of the furniture dates to the late Victorian early Edwardian periods, mostly upper middle class, the newest furniture seems to be about the 1970's, estimated abandoned late 1970's early 1980's. The clasp of the ceiling and cracks in the walls seem to indicate Earthquake Damage at the time of abandonment. It might have been to costly to repair. But nice explore!!

[@MisterPeterColeman]

Hello from Ireland. Very interesting indeed. It was a fabulous video. I don't know who the Donelly family were. Normally, almost any surname ending with the letter 'y' is Irish and the surname "Donnelly" is definitely an Irish surname.

[@catnichols4929]

There were Donnelly’s (The Black Donnellys as they’ve come to be known) who came here to Ontario, Canada from Ireland prior to 1880. They were involved in all manner of criminal life including mob-like activities, murders, arson, etc. Very interesting bunch! Haha

[@MisterPeterColeman]

Thanks Cat. What on earth relevance has that got to our conversation?

[@catnichols4929]

None really. Just some information regarding the name. Sorry if that bothered you in some way - not my intention.

[@MisterPeterColeman]

No Cat. I'm smiling. I have a lady friend here in Ireland and that's her surname. I can't wait to tell her about the Black Donnellys. It seems that their criminal career was rather cut short when they were all murdered. They featured is some television thing.

[@catnichols4929]

Oh sorry! I misread. I hope she enjoys the story!

[@patriciahartless2095]

This place is so gorgeous. Even though some of it is deteriorating. I love the video you have shared with us. All the furniture and other stuff was antiques. When you open the doors up to the chapel. I just sucked air in. And thought how gorgeous the chapel was. I would love to just to sit there. And let the peace of the chapel . To flow through my soul. Would be nice if somebody took and restored it. To its original Beauty.

[@nicolemitchell2119]

I love how much u respect the families things and how u try to fill us in on their life. Thank you!!!

[@weesasse]

I love all your abandoned videos, but, I guess I'm a lil bit older & from a different country, but sometimes things come up in your video, that arent actually that old at all, sometimes things look a lil staged, overall, I enjoy the inside/outside if these abandoned videos

[@SahWar]

Yeah, I've also noticed the staged stuff & one possible explanation for them being in the video is that these guys filming these cool videos get paid by the local rich men to advertise their region for tourism purposes via placing such items in the abandoned places... Still, the main part - filming the abandoned places & commenting on them live on the spot: is just amazing!!!

[@sherrimonge6427]

I was thinking the same thing. It's a set up.

[@russellgrenning1317]

There was no Italian Royal Family by the name of Donnelli (or any other variant) - perhaps this villa was owned by a noble Italian family but there is a big difference between "Royal" and "Noble". The Italian Royal Family was the House of Savoy, deposed in 1946 after a referendum.

[@alanalan2732]

Hi, an Italian here. This is one the 15th century palaces of a branch of the Gonzaga family. One of the most important families in northern Italy. They were at the head of Mantua. In the 1700s the dynasty died out and this rural court passed to various families. The last family was that of the Giovannini Donelli (not Donelly). They took possession of it in 1904 and lived there until the mid-60s. After that it became their holiday residence until it was no longer used for structural reasons and lack of money. Unfortunately, the family did nothing until the matriarch, Ines Giovannini Donelli, passed away in 2005 at the age of 108. The family then put the property up for sale. As you can imagine, it is worth millions and it is not a very easy building to sell given the renovations to be carried out. In 2008, the financial crisis was therefore even more difficult and in 2012 in the nearby province there was a major earthquake in Italy which also affected the court. IN OCTOBER 2020 THE RESTORATION WORKS HAVE STARTED AND THE COURT WILL RETURN TO ITS SPLENDOR. However, I must tell you that what they are doing is ILLEGAL and DANGEROUS they have entered a private property, a historical asset and moreover uninhabitable by the earthquake. All the wrong things they could have done they have done. And to you who see these videos I can tell you that we Italians care immensely for our cultural heritage but behind every image you see and for which you are indignant there is a very complex story.

[@asteri.mensagens9801]

❤️ Always a pleasure watching your videos. Lesley, you should wear gloves.

[@neelamimran2197]

Great place that would be at its time......superb coverage...seems it is constructed in 17th century ant that continues to 18th ....coz i had a lot of

[@alanalan2732]

Hi, an Italian here. This is one the 15th century palaces of a branch of the Gonzaga family. One of the most important families in northern Italy. They were at the head of Mantua. In the 1700s the dynasty died out and this rural court passed to various families. The last family was that of the Giovannini Donelli (not Donelly). They took possession of it in 1904 and lived there until the mid-60s. After that it became their holiday residence until it was no longer used for structural reasons and lack of money. Unfortunately, the family did nothing until the matriarch, Ines Giovannini Donelli, passed away in 2005 at the age of 108. The family then put the property up for sale. As you can imagine, it is worth millions and it is not a very easy building to sell given the renovations to be carried out. In 2008, the financial crisis was therefore even more difficult and in 2012 in the nearby province there was a major earthquake in Italy which also affected the court. IN OCTOBER 2020 THE RESTORATION WORKS HAVE STARTED AND THE COURT WILL RETURN TO ITS SPLENDOR. However, I must tell you that what they are doing is ILLEGAL and DANGEROUS they have entered a private property, a historical asset and moreover uninhabitable by the earthquake. All the wrong things they could have done they have done. And to you who see these videos I can tell you that we Italians care immensely for our cultural heritage but behind every image you see there is a very complex story.

[@catnichols4929]

How cool! The books on the little desk are copies of The Divine Comedy written by Dante Alighieri. In short, its about travels through the afterlife, through here, purgatory, and paradise. He completed it in 1320.

[@IratePuffin]

The train set was my favorite part. Edit: nope. The chapel!

[@johnpearson5794]

I was wondering which explorer was leaving the Red Bulls behind, kinda like a calling card👍✌

[@macmor6181]

Dang, I'd be terrified to walk into the dark basement like that. I've seen way to many horror movies.

[@warrenwalton2205]

A palace but only 6 bedrooms ? That's not a palace to me .🤣🤣🤣

[@tlockerk]

Amarige from Givenchy - a newer perfume, from 1990's; still in production, a lovely scent.

[@MarkSmith-lm9yo]

Hi both ,it’s Ann ,they’re we’re very well of ,but I think they worked hard for what they had .I wonder what happened to them,that they left everything.Its so nice that it hasn’t been trashed,thank you for sharing an taking us around with you both stay safe my lovely kind brothers much love Ann uk xx

[@503zzach]

The host is very handsome with a sexy accent. Love old vintage photo. Love the vintage furniture its still so beautiful. I wish to born into that Royal family ;)

[@gradybell1370]

Lesley, Jordie...Again you guys just took everyone on a pleasant journey of our imaginations as you always do...have you guys ever thought of maybe talking to someone that could possibly get your own traveling show on television where you could share your journeys, I think that would be great, I mean besides just KZbin, maybe have it on public educational channels? I think you would have no problem getting viewers you two do such a good job, and you as I've said before have that old world charm and style about yourselves not brash and loud like others. Take care guys..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kazzuo32]

One thing I love about your videos and Europe is that abandon house's dont get vandalize or not as often like in the US, that houses get vandalize with in months all the time.

[@marlacarter9399]

Gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing another amazing explore!! What a beautiful place ❤️. You two are great!! Love the history and attention to detail and respect that y’all show to it all. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Love from Kentucky USA 😃

[@OnTheRiver66]

You got up that morning and said “I’m going to explore a beautiful historical palace and record what I see so others can see it too.” That is a wonderful gift you are giving to others.

[@mariacanto1871]

Hi Lesley, you never cease to amaze us with your amazing finds! But I have to agree with all your other viewers that you and your brother should wear a face mask! Many of these old houses have mould which might affect you later in life! As always, I like how respectful you are of people’s belongings!

[@BrosOfDecay]

Yes I know Maria once I see black mold in a building I put my mask on :) Thanks for watching!

[@reginechristinamartin636]

Love your videos. Currently watching from Philippines 🇵🇭 God bless you.

[@marisawu3646]

As an italian I’m highly doubting the surname ending with a y

[@eleveneleven572]

The Irish get everywhere.... 😁

[@orsors2129]

Substitute the 'y' for an 'i' and it becomes more Italian. I'm suspect of any house remaining empty very long in Italy with the endless squatters always looking for a new home.

[@RunninBird]

Could have been "Donnelli" or something.

[@orsors2129]

The letter 'Y' does not exist in the Italian alphabet. So this could have been a transplanted family. Would be interesting to research.

[@Happy-jv9fd]

Look like last Residents must lived there around 1970....see the TV, Hair Dryer and Phone

[@ankina86]

There was a calendar from 2001 hanging there.

[@ron-waynehoekstra7007]

Love your explorations . Envious to do so myself . Thank u for posting these . Love all things of yesteryear . Edmonton , Canada here .

[@Jennynine]

Always Love your videos! Much Love from Missouri, USA❤🤗

[@artsmith4285]

Hey Now.!. I have tried 816, 314, 573, 417, 573, 636... JENNY, PLEASE what is your area code number.?.

[@user-bm8dm7wh4w]

Are these people crazy to leave a castle,I have a friend who live in a castle in Italy,she love the castle 🙂

[@jburnett8152]

Nothing is forever but I would still love to restore a place like this one. How are you enjoying the food in Italy ? 😋 We love you too. 💜

[@vennue9958]

you should film the outside of the palace...what does the structure look like...need to see it all and the surrounding

[@cmiller4171]

Wow great kind. Even though there is alot of decay this would have been a beautiful place in it's day. The chapel is absolutely beautiful and was a wonderful surprise. Bravo!!!!!

[@toniwatkins4483]

bonjour beautiful people just gorgeousness wow great detail many blessings tu you and your families 🙏❣️ chow

[@maurodamilatos527]

Hermoso video,un saludo desde México,sube más vídeos de casas italianas

[@paulsmith8212]

Hey guys , Your doing a terrific job of letting us see what you see but I believe that’s only half the story. Really wish you would ask around when you get to these sights and speak to a local historian. That would enable us your viewers to understand what we are looking at . Too me it’s rather strange that these big old houses have bedrooms that lead into other bedrooms meaning you would have to walk through the rest of your family’s bedrooms to get to the bathroom or the hall. So strange. Also you show absolutely no fear trotting through a home that you know nothing of the past or what might have happened in any one room or the basement. Obviously you have not run into anything yet that gave you the ibby geebys. The photography is good and you explain what you find , I just wish you had a local historian with you or you had a good idea of the family history. Stay safe ! Paul , St Petersburg, Fl ( USA)

[@alanalan2732]

Hi, an Italian here. This is one the 15th century palaces of a branch of the Gonzaga family. One of the most important families in northern Italy. They were at the head of Mantua. In the 1700s the dynasty died out and this rural court passed to various families. The last family was that of the Giovannini Donelli (not Donelly). They took possession of it in 1904 and lived there until the mid-60s. After that it became their holiday residence until it was no longer used for structural reasons and lack of money. Unfortunately, the family did nothing until the matriarch, Ines Giovannini Donelli, passed away in 2005 at the age of 108. The family then put the property up for sale. As you can imagine, it is worth millions and it is not a very easy building to sell given the renovations to be carried out. In 2008, the financial crisis was therefore even more difficult and in 2012 in the nearby province there was a major earthquake in Italy which also affected the court. IN OCTOBER 2020 THE RESTORATION WORKS HAVE STARTED AND THE COURT WILL RETURN TO ITS SPLENDOR. However, I must tell you that what they are doing is ILLEGAL and DANGEROUS they have entered a private property, a historical asset and moreover uninhabitable by the earthquake. All the wrong things they could have done they have done. And to you who see these videos I can tell you that we Italians care immensely for our cultural heritage but behind every image you see there is a very complex story.

[@marketak.9274]

Love you guys! Thanks for your videos

[@bettyechols6405]

Omg did you see the nail the pic was hung on? Just like my decor!!!!!

[@tutusmoycano]

Que bueno que tuviera subtítulos en español amigo, muchos éxitos es excelente su programa histórico 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍😀😀😀😀 🇲🇽🇲🇽 desde México