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Savoy residence Rakkonidzhi

After passing half an hour by car or train in the direction of Cuneo, you get into town Rakkonidzhi, known for its magnificent palace and park complex and a large number of storks. About Stork's true, they do a lot of "flutters" from roof to roof in the historic center, and statuettes in the form Stork can be found in the gardens of local residents along the railway. On the day when I was there, held the rivers of antiques and all sorts of interesting small things. Always have a pull off from the shelves, so as not to buy any ordinary "dust."

Rakkonidzhi Castle (Castello di Racconigi) is 10 minutes walk from the station, so that often stalks the train is really convenient to get there, do not have to think about how and where to park. This castle, занесенный в список охраняемых зданий наследия ЮНЕСКО, на протяжении долгих лет был одной их любимых резиденций Савойя-Кариньяно, куда уставшая от городского noise royal family with pleasure ran all summer and autumn.

first mention of the castle are found in documents Dating from the tenth century, at the same time the old fortress Rakkonidzhi rearranged to the monastery from the thirteenth century, ceases to be, and who quit Marquises of Saluzzo in the property, then the powerful family Falletti, trace - Princes Akay. Intentionally skipping a description of the division of property between powerful of this world. I can only say that the Akai has been one of the branches of the genealogical tree of Savoy, from the twelfth century. feudal Rakkonidzhi is born out of marriage, son of Louis-Savoie Akay. Since the second half of XVI. Rakkonidzhi officially included in the list of territories of Savoy, the 1620g. Duke Carlo Emanuele I gives the residence his son, Tommaso, Francesco, which begins with the history of the branches of Savoy-Carignano. Here it is, a modern heir to this same branch. Like many of his predecessors, His name is Emanuele. Emanuele Filiberto. I do not know what would have turned him from a monarch, I am afraid, no, but on television as a presenter and participant in the program looks good. (For those interested: married, married another prince from the race came down).

in a gray sweater - the Prince, right - my beloved friend Gianni, the owner of the restaurant Corte Albertina in Pollença. Emanuele Filiberto - a frequent guest of Pollença and local clubs of the Gold
digress. In the XVII century. lock is a classic military brick fortress, whose territory looks like a large square, protected by high walls with four large corner towers, protected by a moat around the perimeter and a drawbridge.
son Tommaso, Emanuele Filiberto, the 1681g. Directs the famous architect Gvarino Gvarini peestroit military castle in the "civil" villa-palace. In Varanda. by Ludovico Luigi Vittorio Carignano work Gvarini continues architect Giovanni Баттиста Борра. В 1832г. Раккониджи приоберет официальный статус королевской резиденции, было это при короле Карло Альберто I. У здания , в частности, появляется beautiful central staircase - a work of the royal architect Ernesto Melanie. The internal design was entrusted Peladzho Paladzhi. When Carlo Alberto is not, at any time Savoy family throws a residence (for which she - all but one of many) until 1901. Vittorio Emanuele III did not fall for this old royal summer residence. It was with him at the castle there are electricity, hot and cold running water and other amenities such as elevators and central heating. Во дворце можно полюбоваться на семейные фотографии, детские фотографии отца вышеупомянутого мной современного Эмануэле Филиберто.  Cейчас поймете, почему I decided to tell it about Rakkonidzhi and what we, Russians, this complex is particularly interesting. To some extent it is relevant to our history.
There was Nicholas II. During his rule was far from calm. О том, чем он закончился, лучше вообще не думать, грустно становится.
But back in 1909. all did not seem so bad. Came from a holiday in Livadia Tsar of All Russia hosted the Vittorio Emanuele III in the suburban residence Rakkonidzhi with pleasure showing all available colleague wonders of modern technology at that time. He had no iPhone, 4 but, for example, few people in those days could boast shtiglerovskim lift! In a wonderful park to visit the residence of Nicholas II prepares Russian dacha - a small hunting lodge, converted according to the tastes of Nicholas where the monarch and his entourage spend a few days.

the Italian idea, in Rakkonidzhi should try to recreate the atmosphere of Tsarskoe Selo and Peterhof - favorite residences of the Romanovs. Rakkonidzhi also was one of the favorite residences of Vittorio Emanuele. Nicholas went to Piedmont, to sign so-called "secret agreement" about the autonomy of the Balkan states and with the help of this alliance to confront the growing Austrian influence on the Balkan territory.

Nicholas II, arrived in Rakkonidzhi by train on October 23 1909. Piedmontese monarch met him at the station, the Queen is expected to distinguished guest on the terrace of the palace. Dinner was scheduled for eight in the evening, guests were required face-control: the men were told to dress in tuxedos, ladies - in evening dress with a neckline.
Judging by the big-very big palace kitchen, Rakkonidzhi always been a large number of guests and are here to work many staff. Savoy reputation of a gourmet feasts. Nothing has changed on this day :-)

24 numbers, the next day, a gala dinner, was invited to the press. In the newspaper "La Stampa" of 25 October 1909. published article, which highlights the details: that the reception was magic took place when the electric light, gold-plated chandeliers reminiscent of the bunch, the tables were placed in a horseshoe shape, elegant tableware and crystal glasses, between which were placed floral decorations, like the works of art. What is pleased with the chef of our Nicholas and his entourage? In barter were listed:
consomme a la Westmoreland (broth), zrazy in Russian, fish spider under Venetian sauce, veal "on a gentleman" Imperial mousse of ham, ponchos alla novel (a sort of digestive and ice cream, rum, citrus), green peas in English, roast pheasant and quail, salad Baratynsky "casserole in Bagrationovsky, biscuit with Parmesan cheese, ice cream with chocolate cake. such things international menu. Accompanied by lunch the following wines: Castel Kalattubo, Grande Spumante Cinzano, Moscato di Siracusa. King of the same dinner was Barolo, has won Best of the ruling houses: Barolo Borgogno 1886. Nicholas immediately ordered it for his collection.

in 1973. Such butytlka Barolo Borgogno 1886 withdrew from the auction of vintage wines in Turin for 530 thousand lire (thousand two hundred euros). It was a record for that time, the highest price in history vcey sales of Italian wines.

Kings are so lucky, as mere mortals they have money, but very little time, Excursions in Istanbul. Therefore, you are more likely to see not only the residence Rakkonidzhi, but also many other interesting places in the Piedmont. And so the menu options and the corresponding wine akkommpanementa very, very much, Romanov you would have envied.

Useful Information
link to the site Rakkonidzhi:
www.ilcastellodiracconigi.it/
(take pictures inside the building is not allowed (but impossible - perhaps :-))
How to get here:
By train from Turin: take the train, going in the direction of Cuneo - Savona, get off at Racconigi. Trains run every hour or even half an hour, depending on the season.
Schedule can be found here: www.trenitalia.com
If you go by car, you have to leave the motorway A6 at Carmagnole (Carmagnola) and follow the signs Racconigi.
free parking: via Generale Dalla Chiesa, the area of the castle. But often there are no seats. Therefore, the train - a very convenient way to travel.