In 1877 Count Natale Labia is born in a small town, Cerignola which is part of Foggia in Italy. He becomes the Italian Consul in South Africa where he meets his future wife, Ida, the daughter of a mining pioneer, Sir Robinson. The house was built with the idea that in the future it will become the residence of the diplomatic representatives of the country of Italy and therefore a decision was made to base the design on that of Palazzo Labia in Venice, Italy.
From the beginning, the house hosted kings and diplomats and became the meeting place of several influential businessmen as they devised their plans for the development of South Africa and beyond.
Throughout the years it has been an embassy, corporate offices and also a museum until the family through Count Luccio Labia restored the house in 2010 with assistance from his daughter, Antonia. History Casa Labia
Subsequently, during the period of the lockdown the company, Ideas Cartel decided to take over the management of this great building and transformed it into a multiple-use facility. It now serves as a meeting place with friends, restaurant, function venue to include co-working spaces and conference facilities. Most recently it also added accommodation to the portfolio of services on offer Accommodation Casa Labia
When you are in Cape Town next time, do make sure to visit this beautifully restored and maintained building that sits perched on the side of the mountain, overlooking the ocean. With Covid in mind, one can maintain social distancing and also sit outside in the garden. Please find the location Casa Labia
Should you only be in the city please do make a plan to visit The Labia Theatre on Orange Street which was built and established with the assistance from the Labia family History Labia Theatre
Do make a plan to visit our country soon - we will make sure you have an enjoyable time in SA !!
Good morning from my villa in Muizenberg Cape Town - time for that much-needed coffee, Americano
An entrance fit for a queen and ready to host the party of the king himself
Beautiful gardens with the ocean as the backdrop
A home at the side of the ocean
When inside ask for tea to be served in the lounge and enjoy a moment in history
And sometimes one needs to just sit outside and look at the view, or step back inside and listen to a piano recital in the grand hall
