Villa Ragazzena at Castiglione
Villa Ragazzena is an imposing farm which stands in the middle of the country of Castiglione, 8 km from Cervia.
That area was once marshy and unhealthy, then it was drained by the Camaldolesi Friars, that built their convent there in 1562.
It is a typical country farm with a small chapel next door, which was later transformed into a church and devoted to St Joseph.
At Napoleon's time, because of the abolition of monastries, it became a private property. Still it has always kept its classic, elegant look, although for a certain period it was used as a restaurant.
It is being totally restored.
Where: Via Ragazzena Alla Villa, Castiglione
Admission: it is not possible to visit it
(Photo by Elisa Camagni)
Official Tourist Information Site of Cervia