Romitello’s history is closely linked to that of Rome. Where the Residence and park are today once stood various properties, sumptuous residences and country houses. Among them “Il Romitello”, “Sacre Coeur House” (Villa del “Sacro Cuore”) and “Marcella House” (Villa Marcella). The latter, due to deterioration, was demolished in the 60’s in order to build a new property which had to meet the demands of a city in the midst of great urban expansion, as was Rome during that era. That building is the current Residence.

During the last world war, “Il Romitello” was inhabited by a German family, who for security reasons, had two underground tunnels built. One of them leads from “Romitello” to a well in the middle of the property, the other links this well to “Sacre Coeur” House. Today, you can walk through both tunnels.

In the 50’s, the Congregation of Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of Castres decided to buy a piece of land in order to establish the “Generalicia House” of the Congregation, thus honoring in May 1853 an express wish of the founder and the Holy See to improve ecclesiastical relations with the Congregation. As time passed, the purchase of the property was completed.
The Congregation was founded in 1836 by Emilie de Villeneuve, son of the French nobility. His vocation was to follow Jesus Christ and to serve the poor, the needy and those who were suffering. He also made sure that all the activities of the Congregation, directly or indirectly, had this as a purpose.

Wonderfully immersed deep in the greenery of Romitello’s Park, La Certosa is an outbuilding of Romitello’s Residence. Five rooms, all with private facilities and a small shared kitchen, make it one of our guests’ favourite places to stay. Private and peaceful, La Certosa looks onto an outdoor area covered by a veranda, ideal to enjoy the silence and the view of the park all year round.

The Congregation was founded in 1836 by Emilie de Villeneuve, son of the French nobility. His vocation was to follow Jesus Christ and to serve the poor, the needy and those who were suffering. He also made sure that all the activities of the Congregation, directly or indirectly, had this as a purpose.

Romitello’s garden is a green and peaceful island in the vibrant commercial area of the Torrevecchia-Primavalle neighbourhood in Rome. All year round, Romitello’s park is an oasis of colour, sounds and scents: the extensive garden is home to numerous Mediterranean trees such as the pine, olive tree and the Lebanese ceder, it also has a large variety of flowering plants which add a splash of colour all year round.

To admire the park’s beauty from above, guests can go up to the roof terrace from where they can enjoy a splendid view of the garden. Guests who would like to treat themselves to a moment of relaxation can enjoy the park, strolling through the greenery or sitting beneath the shade of the pine trees.