The property is located about 50 m above sea level on the ridge of a hill rising from the sea and overlooking the harbour in a beautiful panoramic position. The area is well served by public transport; the hospital, city centre and marina are within walking distance.

The building dates back to around 1880 with subsequent extensions added until the early 20th century and was originally built as the 'Pensione Miramare Hotel' to serve the bathing establishment of the same name below.

It consists of a large building and surrounding appurtenant land (partly laid out as a garden with tall trees and a small pond) on which there are various service buildings, built over the years according to the different uses of the complex and the caretaker's house near the Via Famagosta entrance.

In 1930, the building became a Carabinieri barracks named after L. Carmana. In the following period, several buildings were built to meet the logistical needs of the barracks, including a stable and garages. In 1945, the overall situation already roughly corresponded to the current one, with the exception of the metal canopy intended to be used as a workshop and vehicle shelter, which was presumably built in the 1950s in the vacant space between the former stable and the main building.

In the early 1960s, with the transfer of the Carabinieri to the new headquarters, the entire complex was used as the headquarters of the E.N.A.I.P school until the cessation of teaching activities in 2001.

The main building is built with main load-bearing walls made of mixed stone and brick, the floors have wooden structures, and there are some brick vaults on the lower floors. The pitched roof is covered with slate slabs.

The building is very attractive for a residential and tourist accommodation market. To date it is unused.