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## 🏛️ Villa La Zolfatara – The Ancient "Mining Palace" Villa La Zolfatara, also known as the "Palazzo di Miniera"*, is one of the most fascinating historic residences in the Urbino area. Its history is deeply intertwined with that of the historic sulfur mine of San Lorenzo in Zolfinelli, whose origins date back to the eleventh century, when sulfur extraction still took place in a rudimentary way. Over the centuries, the site became one of the most important mining centers in central Italy. In 1743, Pope Benedict XIV granted the prestigious Albani family the rights to extract sulphur. It was in this period that the villa took on a role of primary importance, becoming the summer residence of the Albani Princes and the administrative centre of mining. Between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, with the birth of the *Società Anonima Miniere Solfuree Albani*, the property was expanded and transformed into the famous *"Palazzo di Miniera"*, housing managerial offices, technicians, engineers and administrators of the mine. Even today this extraordinary property retains all the charm of its history, representing a rare opportunity for those who want to buy a prestigious property, rich in historical, cultural and architectural value, immersed in the tranquility of the Marche hills. ### Terms of sale *The property is offered at the price of € 970,000, including about 2,000 square meters of appurtenant land.* *The remaining hectares of land are not included in the sale price and will be sold separately. The relative price will be subject to a separate evaluation.*