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Historic villa / palace, 1914
Castello Sem Benelli
Villa in Zoagli, Italy
At a glance
- Period
- Modern era, 1914
- Commissioned by
- Sem Benelli
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 44°20′02″ N, 9°16′27″ E
- Address
- Via Aurelia, 38, Zoagli (GE)
History and description
The Sem Benelli Castle (Italian: Castello Sem Benelli) is a historic villa located in Zoagli, Italy.
History
The building was commissioned in 1914 by the playwright and poet Sem Benelli. The project was entrusted to the set designer and architect Gian Giuseppe Mancini, a friend of Benelli's. The poet purchased the land from a man named Giovannino delle Gallerie and financed the construction with the revenues from his theatrical works and from his own theatre company.
In 1943, due to financial difficulties, Benelli was forced to sell the property, which was purchased by the Milanese industrialist Costantino Lentati. Benelli nevertheless continued to live in the gardener's cottage until his death in 1949.
Description
The villa stands on a rocky spur along the Via Aurelia and enjoys a panoramic view over the Gulf of Tigullio.
The building features an eclectic architectural style inspired by Neo-Medieval forms, with the use of exposed stone, bricks, and colored marble. The volumes are organized around a tall central tower.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castello Sem Benelli».
Timeline
- 1914Built
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Getting there
ZoagliTrain, nearest
400 m as the crow flies
Castello Sem BenelliVia Aurelia, 38, Zoagli (GE)
Port3.7 km
Aeroporto Internazionale di Genova - Cristoforo Colombo35.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Castello Sem Benelli?
Castello Sem Benelli is in Zoagli, in the province of Genova (Liguria), Italy. Address: Via Aurelia, 38, Zoagli (GE). GPS coordinates: 44.33377, 9.27406.
How old is Castello Sem Benelli?
Wikidata dates it to 1914.
What else is there to see near Castello Sem Benelli?
Nearby you’ll find: Abbazia di Villa Oneto (2.8 km away), Museum of merletto (3.1 km away), Clarisse (3.4 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 1 photos
- Zoagli, Liguria, Italia - Flickr - pom'. — Pom' from France, European Union, CC BY-SA 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences