Since 1999 we certify the standards of excellence of italian villas, castles and historical residences
You will recognize the best historic houses of Italy by the Seal of Excellence
The "Italian Historic Houses Seal of Excellence" was established in 1999 as part of the "Project for recovery and enhancement of the historic Italian heritage". The "Seal of Excellence" has been awarded annually since 1999 only to the villas, castles and historic houses that have been able to demonstrate that they meet the necessary requirements for holding the delicate role of first-class Italian hospitality ambassador.
In order to ensure the high standards required, the selection criteria adopted by the Certification Commission are very strict and also include:
Only the finest historic houses pass the strict quality controls of Residenze d'Epoca
The Seal of Excellence of Residenze d'Epoca is an absolute guarantee of quality
Only a limited number of historic houses can adorn themselves with the Seal of Excellence and be included in the "Official Selection of the historic houses of Excellence"
Owners and staff of the historic houses which have achieved that highly prized award commit themselves to pass unchanged the historical charm of ancient houses, as well as provide a high quality service in order to make customers feel welcome like “a guest in their own home”.
The Chart of Excellence also requires that the historic houses that have already received the Seal of Excellence can lose the certification, if the Commission considers that they are no longer able to ensure the required quality standards.
Residenze d'Epoca enhances the historical Italian heritage
We allocate 10% of booking rates for the tourism promotion of historical residences
The Club of Residenze d'Epoca was created to contribute to the valorization of Italian heritage, which, according to UNESCO, constitutes more than half of the world's historical artistic and cultural heritage.
A contribution equivalent to 10% of each Club Member’s booking rate is allocated by Residenze d'Epoca to the "Fund for the promotion of historical tourism” which has been established in 1999 with the aim of:
- encouraging tourism in historical residences
- enhancing art and culture of historic places
- supporting the protection and enhancement of Italian historical heritage
- running information and awareness campaigns
- providing free consulting services during preservation and renovations of historic buildings
- encouraging institutions to pay more attention to the resources of our country
- providing bonuses for Club Members
Residenze d'Epoca puts you in touch with Italy's most exclusive historic houses
If you are looking for a top location, you can find it only on Residenze d'Epoca
The philosophy of Residenze d'Epoca is to encourage the creation and consolidation of that special relationship that binds both historic houses’ owners and operators to their guests, renewing a culture of hospitality that is often passed on from one generation to the next.
For this reason all the information (ex. official website, telephone, email) needed for coming into direct contact, at no cost and without intermediaries, with Italy's most fascinating historic houses can be found in our fact sheets.
Renaissance villas, castles and fortresses, ancient buildings, farms, farmhouses and medieval villages: live close to the history or plan an enchanting event in historical residences which have preserved through the centuries the Italian traditions, art and culture.