At that time, the owners of large houses opened the doors of their homes so that some space could function as a hospital. Find out more here.
He King Leopold II of Belgium He fell madly in love with Blanche Delacroix. This is how he ordered the construction of the imposing Villa Leopolda, located in Villefranche-sur-Mer, on the Côte d’Azur, as proof of their love. The property is a great architectural gem that ended up being much more than a mansion.
Located on the French River, for 120 years the mansion continues to be one of the most prestigious refuges in the world that captures the attention of everyone.
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The story of ‘Villa Leopolda’, the mansion that became a hospital
During the Second World WarAs happened with Highclare Castle known from the Downton Abbey series, Villa Leopolda after the death of the King became a campaign hospital.
Once the war was over, the property stopped receiving the sick and wounded. Over the years it had different owners, including the aristocrat and businessman Gianni Agnellithe richest man in Italy, who used it as his summer residence with his wife Marella.
How is Villa Leopolda now?
The mansion has more than 40 thousand square meters, where 8 hectares are exclusive for gardens and lemon trees. It still preserves some eccentricities from its first owner, such as a 400-square-meter living room and 12 swimming pools.
Currently they added new spaces such as a helipad, more than 14 bathrooms and 11 rooms. It also has one of the most beautiful European gardens with more than 1,500 different plants.
Source: Ambito
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