The Casino Graziani Zecca, located at the entrance to the village, is a typical example of a suburban villa. It is a residential building which was used by the landed gentry to oversee their agricultural work and was therefore located close to the agricultural production areas. Its adjoining buildings were used for the preservation of the products.
In particular, because of its purpose...
Considered today as Rajane uiècchije (Old Raiano) by everyone, the ancient village centre emerged in the late 15th century after the medieval settlement of Castrum Rodianum was abandoned and positioned on a hill on the slopes of Mount Urano. The little church dedicated to Saint Antony Abate, in the heart of the Old Town, could testify to this. The carvings on the portal which recollect the...
Palazzo Sagaria Rossi, considered today as Rajane uiècchije (Old Raiano) by everyone, the ancient village centre.
In terms of its monumental aspect, its preservation and history per sè, the Sagaria Rossi Palace deserves particular mention. The existing structure, dating back to the earthquake of 1706, is the only one apart from the Marchesa Palace which has an internal courtyard....