Podere Palazzo Illica is an ancient 17th-century palace that belonged to Diogene Illica, father of Luigi Illica (librettist for Puccini, Bellini, and Mascagni). Throughout the centuries, it has remained intact in its architectural structures, interior spaces, and furnishings. Palazzo Illica is a rectangular building made of brick and sandstone that was transformed into a villa in the 19th century. It belonged to Luigi Illica's family, from whom it takes its name. The complex is located at the foot of the hill called Monte Rosso, in front of the fortified village of Castell'Arquato. The picturesque landscape of the Arquatesi Badlands, with its gentle hills covered in vineyards and oak forests, surrounds the ancient buildings. These structures were strategically built in this privileged position compared to the plain, but easily accessible. The farmhouses were annexed in the 19th and early 20th centuries, forming a closed village layout that best describes the Arquatesi estate as it appears today. Two perpendicular buildings (Il Palazzo and Le Stalle, now known as Corte Magnolia) define the courtyard, surrounded by the farmhouses that frame the entire complex. The adjacent area is occupied by the historic Garden and Park, as well as spaces dedicated to horse breeding. The guest parking is located among the green paddocks where the show jumping horses move calmly.