La casa-museo di Alfredo Oriani (1852-1909) called “Il Cardello” stands on the remains of the ancient guesthouse of the Benedictine abbey of Valsenio, dating back to the 11th century. Purchased by Alfredo’s father in 1855, it was restored in 1926 respecting the original structure. Of the prevalent fascist style in vogue in those years are, instead, the tombs of the writer and his family, made between 1923 and ’24. The interior offers an example of the typical Romagna noble residence of the late 19th century, despite the undue removal of some works of art and furniture during the last world war. In fact, the famous Portrait of Ariosto, once attributed to Titian, came from Il Cardello. The furnishings consist of local craft furniture, bread cabinets, cupboards, column beds. Characteristic of the late 19th century Romagna taste is the kitchen located on the ground floor of the building. In the study room about six hundred volumes from Oriani’s library are preserved. The archive is instead located in the loggia. In the large attic, where a small estate museum is set up, the famous bicycle of the writer is exhibited. Of notable interest is the park, characterized by the centuries-old cypress, symbol of Il Cardello, together with the nearby tower. There are thirty thousand plants dating back to the greenery enrichment interventions around the house-museum, started since the Twenties.
Information about Il Cardello
Via Cardello, 9,
48010 Casola Valsenio (Ravenna)
054673135
biboriani@racine.ra.it
https://www.fondazionecasadioriani.it
Source: MIBACT
