The 17th century Palazzo Onoratelli was the home of my great–grandmother Emma Onoratelli Barbato. The stucco ornamentation in the baroque style — with smiling angels over the arches — was done by the same artisan who decorated the Palazzo Reale (La Reggia) in Caserta.
The setting is almost magical. The palazzo built in the early 1700s has been beautifully restored. The family stemma (coat of arms) is displayed above the main entrance; it bears the sword of Saint Michael and is held aloft by two naked angels.
Carlo, Nunzio, Don Marco, Maria Carmen, Stefania, Gabriele
Nunzio Onoratelli
Carlo de Lellis
Maria Carmen and Carlo and Nora
Maria Carmen, Don Marco, and Nora
Nora de Lellis, the ever gracious hostess
Giovanna de Lellis Piazza, called "Bambolina"
Giovanna, Nunzio, and Stefani
Nunzio and Stefania Onoratelli
Comments (6)
I wondered where you were! I thought you might be ill and you're having a
good time with St. Camillus' descendants! You are so fortunate! I hope you
had a wonderful time. God bless!
Posted by Terry | April 11, 2007 7:33 PM
Posted on April 11, 2007 19:33
Beautiful palazzo! You all must have had a wonderful conversation in such a lovely environment.
Posted by elena maria vidal | April 11, 2007 10:45 PM
Posted on April 11, 2007 22:45
+Dear Father,
It did me much good to see these photos. Glad to see that you are happily celebrating the Paschal Octave, radiant with His joy!
Posted by MVT | April 13, 2007 8:45 PM
Posted on April 13, 2007 20:45
Dear Friend,
It gave me pleasure to see these beautiful photos after hearing you share stories of your past visits to your family at Palazzo Onoratelli.
I too thought you were ill, but am so glad to see your smiling face and that you seem well.
There is a HUGE family resemblance, by the way!!
Posted by Barbara Bembery | April 15, 2007 1:40 PM
Posted on April 15, 2007 13:40
Glad to see you are doing well and made another visit to our ancestral home. You look good! Take care.
Don Carmine
Posted by Carmine G. | September 2, 2007 6:07 AM
Posted on September 2, 2007 06:07
ciao sono Claudia Onoratelli volevo solo sapere qualcosa di piu sulla mia discendenza Onoratelli..grazie
Posted by Claudia | April 20, 2008 1:48 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 13:48