Villa Mazziotti di Celso, Historic villa in Posillipo district, Naples, Italy.
Villa Mazziotti di Celso is a multi-story residential building in Posillipo featuring a basement level, ground floor with three main rooms, and an upper level with twelve rooms. The spaces are organized across different heights and overlook the surrounding neighborhood.
The building stands on the grounds of former vice-regal fortifications where a ducal palace once occupied the site during the 19th century. Ownership changed hands several times before the structure took its present form.
Francesco Antonio Mazziotti, a national unity figure, acquired the property in 1840 after relocating from Cilento to Naples under surveillance.
The property has two entrances: one shared with the adjacent Villa Roccaromana and a private gate for residential access. The dual entry points allow for different routes and help separate private from shared areas.
An extended section features terraces overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, reinforced with underground structures to protect against coastal erosion. This engineering shows how residents addressed the natural challenges of seaside living.
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