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Eustachio Pisani Gallery in Isola del Liri: a terrace with view of the 27-meter waterfall
In the historic centre of Isola del Liri—a unique Italian town featuring a waterfall in the middle of the village—the former felt factory (or felt mill) Ippolito & Pisani is one of the most iconic industrial buildings in the Ciociaria region. Its fame arises from what is hidden within: a corridor that opens onto a terrace overlooking the Great Waterfall (Cascata Grande).
The history of Eustachio and the felt factory
In 1840, the Ippolito brothers opened a wool mill near the waterfall, harnessing the power of the Liri River. In 1896, Eustachio Pisani took over its management, and converted it into a felt factory, expanding the surface area from 560 to 11,000 square metres, helping to position the plant's technical felts at the top of national production. World War II severely damaged the building. When Eustachio passed away in 1947, his son Francesco continued the business until operations were eventually relocated. The large structure was then partially decommissioned.
The site today
In 2016, the industrial corridor was turned into an exhibition gallery. Along the walls are reproductions of works by 18th and 19th century European vedutisti (landscape painters), who painted these waterfalls during the Grand Tour, including Jacob Philipp Hackert and Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidault, whose most famous canvas is on display at the Louvre. The itinerary concludes on the panoramic terrace directly facing the Great Waterfall.
