Mirella and Roger on the balcony of Palazzo Puro, surrounded by Italian countryside

Le Marche · Italia

Restoring more thana palazzo

Mirella and Roger are breathing life back into an abandoned Italian heritage estate — a story of slow living, restoration, and the soul of Le Marche.

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Mirella and Roger in an Italian palazzo courtyard at golden hour

— Mirella & Roger

Our story

A house found us,
before we found it.

We stumbled upon her by accident — an abandoned palazzo in the Italian countryside, shutters closed for half a century, ivy holding the walls together, light still falling through the same arched windows as it had a hundred years before.

What began as a renovation became something quieter, slower, and far more meaningful. We are restoring more than stone and plaster. We are listening to a house remember itself.

Today, a growing community follows the journey — drawn to beauty in decay, to slow living, and to the simple belief that forgotten places deserve to be loved again.

Restoration work inside the palazzo
Detail from life at Palazzo Puro

Chapters

The world of Palazzo Puro

The Palazzo
I

The Palazzo

Frescoed ceilings, terracotta floors, and rooms that have waited generations to be opened again. Every corner holds a story.

The Renovation Journey
II

The Renovation Journey

Restoring with hands, not with shortcuts. Local craftsmen, antique materials, and a slow respect for what was already here.

Life in Italy
III

Life in Italy

Cypress at sunset, espresso at dawn, conversations with neighbours who knew the house before us. The seasons of a slower life.

Community & Collaborations
IV

Community & Collaborations

A growing circle of dreamers, makers and brands who believe in heritage, craft, and beauty worth waiting for.

“There is a particular beauty in things that have been almost lost, and then chosen, gently, all over again.”

— From the diaries of Palazzo Puro

Palazzo Puro — the novel by Mirella Rosa, book cover

The published novel

Palazzo Puro

A moving tale of love, friendship, betrayal and heart-wrenching choices in the heart of Italy — inspired by the real villa, and the real letters found between its walls.

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Diario visivo

From the journal

Moment from Palazzo Puro
Moment from Palazzo Puro
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Moment from Palazzo Puro
Moment from Palazzo Puro
Moment from Palazzo Puro
Moment from Palazzo Puro
Moment from Palazzo Puro

Collaborations

Make something timeless with us.

We partner with brands, creators, travel companies, publishers and design houses who share our love for craftsmanship, heritage, and beauty that lasts. Whether you’re dreaming up an editorial, a collection, a story or a stay — we’d love to hear from you.

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Letters from Italia

Slow letters, sent rarely

Quiet dispatches from the renovation — new rooms, found objects, recipes from the village, and the occasional love letter discovered between the walls.