# Castello Chiola

Welcome to the official website of Castello Chiola, a historic 19th-century residence in Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo, Italy. Today, the Castle is reborn under the care of the Di Sipio Family, offering a luxurious hotel and event venue.

## General Information

- **Name**: Castello Chiola
- **Location**: Loreto Aprutino (PE), Abruzzo, Italy
- **Address**: Via degli Aquino, 12, 65014 Loreto Aprutino (PE)
- **Facility Type**: Historic Luxury Hotel, Event Venue
- **Rooms**: 26
- **Managed By**: Di Sipio Family (also linked to Di Sipio Wines & Tenuta Di Sipio)

## Contact Information

- **Italian Customers**: +39 331 9020080
- **English Customers**: +39 328 3534127
- **Email**: info@castellochiola.it
- **Website**: https://www.castellochiola.it/

## History and Background

The origins of Castello Chiola date back to 864 AD. Passing from a Lombard stronghold to a Norman outpost, the majestic facade has dominated Loreto Aprutino for centuries. Through the centuries, it was inhabited by noble families like the D'Aquinos and D'Avalos, up to the neo-sixteenth-century restoration by the Chiola family.

Notable historical elements:
- The ancient inner courtyard blends contemporary glass and aluminum roofing with original barrel and cross vaults.
- The Miracle of the Roses: Saint Thomas Aquinas is said to have performed his first miracle here, turning food hidden in his apron into roses.
- The Legend of Sharan: The castle is said to be haunted by the spirit of Sharan, a beautiful Maghrebian lady-in-waiting who threw herself off the castle walls while escaping Count Silveri's harassment.

## Site Structure

- **`/`**: Home Page (Italian)
- **`/en/`**: Home Page (English)
- **`/storia-castello`**: The Millennial History of the Castle
- **`/loreto-aprutino`**: The Territory, History, and Museums of Loreto Aprutino
- **`/miracolo-rose`**: The Legend of the Miracle of the Roses (San Tommaso d'Aquino)
- **`/credits`**: Website Credits (Designed by Hosting Virtuale)

All internal pages are available in both Italian (default root) and English (inside the `/en/` directory).