Исторический отель
Первоначально особняк XVII века, с середины XIX века Casa Delfino принадлежал Джованни Дельфино, рыцарю и судовладельцу из Марселя. Он использовался как семейный дом до Второй мировой войны, когда ему был нанесен большой ущерб и он был заброшен. В 1986 году пятое поколение семьи Дельфино начало реставрацию дома, чтобы превратить его в очаровательный отель, сохранив при этом его первоначальный исторический характер.
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Год постройки: 17TH CENTURY
Какова история этого здания;
The history of Casa Delfino is a story of romance, adventure, and extraordinary twists of fate. The tale begins in 1835 with Giovanni Delfino, a knight and ship-owner from Marseille, who made his fortune transporting goods across the Mediterranean.
On one fateful trip bound for Syria, a storm cast Delfino aground at the Castle of Gramvousa on Crete. He sought refuge in the Capuchin monastery. Delfino managed to salvage his precious cargo of cod, which he sold to the locals at a handsome profit. Quick to spot a gap in the market, Delfino requested another shipment of fish to be sent from Marseille. Along with the cargo, his wife Bianca and their children, Petro and Margaritte, were also dispatched to Crete.
As Delfino’s business continued to flourish, the family decided to settle in Chania permanently. Between 1840-1860, Delfino purchased a grand Venetian mansion in the heart of town, conveniently located close to the harbour.
When Giovanni Delfino’s daughter Margaritte came of marrying age, a suitable groom was found in Marseille. So Margaritte began the long sea voyage to meet her future husband. But destiny intervened: on the way, she fell in love with the captain of the ship, who was a charming Italian. In a flash, Marseille was forgotten, and the young couple turned the ship around and returned to Chania.
The family home was given to Margaritte as part of her dowry. From then on, it became known as Casa Delfino. The happy couple raised six children in the house. All future generations continued to live in the family house, until the Second World War. Casa Delfino suffered severe damages during the German occupation. The house was abandoned and gradually fell into ruin.
Eventually, in 1986, Manthos Markantonakis - a fifth generation descendant of the Delfino family - made it his mission to restore the family home to its former splendour. With great love and care, Casa Delfino was renovated, upgraded, and converted into a luxury hotel. Manthos’ ambition was to recreate the sense of a private residence in the heart of Chania.
Today, the building’s rich and colourful heritage is as much a trademark of Casa Delfino as the exceptional hospitality and elegant interiors. Period antiques and personalised service capture the authentic spirit of this timeless landmark. To this day, Casa Delfino remains a part of the original family's legacy, and is deeply engrained in their hearts.
В какую эпоху и/или в соответствии с каким архитектурным стилем было построено здание;
17th century venetian building
Окружено ли здание другими историческими зданиями?
yes
Были ли проведены реставрационные работы;
yes
Есть ли в здании элементы особой исторической значимости?
18th century authentic hammer and lots of antiques
Стоит ли упомянуть каких-либо важных гостей или предыдущих владельцев?
queen sofia, jean paul gaultier, viggo mortensen, kirsten dunst, duke of kensington, al gore
Получило ли здание какое-либо свидетельство о своем историческом статусе?
no
Описали бы вы здание своего места пребывания (или оно когда-либо существовало) как: Особняк
