Villa Nota Pisani

Villa Nota Pisani is a noble 19th-century residence located in Isola del Liri. It stands in the centre of the park, its striking white plaster creating a pleasant contrast with the lush greenery of the centuries-old trees, towering above the plants with its pointed roofs, dormer windows and pinnacles.

The Villa’s historical charm, its elegance and eclectic style make it an ideal setting for experiencing unique and unforgettable moments. The surrounding English-style garden, abundant with ancient trees, provides perfect spaces for the hosting of various types of events and invites guests to stroll along its romantic gravel pathways. The interiors, adorned with 19th-century and early 20th-century decorations, enhance the Villa’s exclusive and unique character and act as a further guarantee for a truly memorable event. The large terrace overlooking the garden adds a magical touch, lending itself perfectly to the ritual of the cake-cutting, a business dinner or a gala celebration.

The History of Villa Nota Pisani
Villa Nota Pisani was the residence of Ernesto Lefebvre, son of Carlo, Count of Balsorano, the founder of the famous Lefebvre paper mills. He was an active and enlightened industrialist who settled in Isola del Liri (then known as Isola di Sora) in 1816, and created an industrial miracle in just a few short decades that brought fame and wealth to the small town of Ciociaria and the Bourbon Kingdom.

The original commissioner in the early 1800s was Count Carlo Lefebvre, who settled in Isola del Liri after Napoleon’s campaigns in Italy, naming the area where the residence is located ‘San Carlo’ in his honour. The Villa hosted many notable figures, including members of the Italian and foreign nobility, most notably King Ferdinand II of Bourbon, who was a guest of the Lefebvres. In the early 1900s, Cavaliere Antonio Pisani acquired the property, making the final structural changes that, thanks to the Nota family, can still be appreciated today.

The Villa was designed in an eclectic style, influenced by the French architectural trends of the time. Set in the centre of a one-hectare park with imposing secular trees, the garden is lined with white gravel paths and dotted with fountains, creating a romantic atmosphere. The pointed roofs, dormer windows, spires and decorative pinnacles all contribute to creating an impression of upward movement.

The alternating glass windows, added during the Belle Époque period, bring an additional brightness to the rooms, while the interiors are adorned with trompe l’oeil frescoes and painted wallpaper. A decorative spiral staircase connects the entrance with the grand rooms on the ground floor.