A donation made by count ugo of tuscany to benedictine monks give us the first date (25 july 998) in the history of the castle that, with its towers and its crenellated walls, majestically dominates the hill of poggio marturi in poggibonsi.although nothing of the ancient manor remains after the rebuilding in 1886 (except for the cloister dated xi century), the drawbridge, walls and belvedere still have the atmosphere and charm of the middle ages.in the centre of tuscany, a few km from florence and siena, near s.gimignano and colle val delsa, for relaxing holidays in contact with history ... Castle, Poggibonsi : Profile
Settled in the chianti hills, only a few minutes from the village of impruneta, and 14 km from florence, stands the thirteenth century castle and an ancient rural village surrounded by olive trees, vineyards and an age-old wood in which it is possible to admire all the species of trees and animals that are typical of the mediterranean bush; and in which giacomo puccini, friend of the noble owners, dabbled himself in hunting.
today an adjacent wing of the castle has been refurbished in the original style of the settlement and divided into apartments for vacation rental. the four apartments (1 ... Tuscany Castle: Chianti Accommodation - Holiday Apartments In Castle Tuscany
The medieval castle, a national monument protected by the ministry for fine arts, is dating back to 1100 a.d. the castle is located on a hillside amid woods and vineyards in the southernmost tip of the chianti region and today offers charming rooms inside the castle, and country style apartments in the farmhouse in the castle grounds.
the suites are furnished with antique furniture, and right down to the bathrooms each decorated in a unique style.
the romanticism of these rooms is emphasised by the names which recall famous couples, and great women of the past. distance
gaiole ... Tuscany Castle - Il Castello - Siena
In the heart of tuscany, one of the most beautiful region in italy, just facing the famous crete senesi, there is asciano 1234, ancient military fortress of xiii centuriesafter deep and meticulous restoration works, has been opened as hotel relais in 2003. ... Castle, Asciano : Relais Description
Location: the castle is located in the heart of tuscany and precisely in the "chianti classico", in a village of white stone, surrounded by woods, olive groves and vineyards, immersed in a magical atmosphere of tranquillity.
swimming pool: special attention goes to the swimming pool of irregular shape built with special criteria and with unique panorama, and the works of art inserted into the property- by the owners artists.
rooms: sleeps: 10+2
castle (sleeps 10), 3 double bedrooms, 2 twin bedrooms, 5 bath or shower rooms, guest wc.
cottage (sleeps 2), 1 double bedroom, 2 shower ... Castle, Gaiole In Chianti : Castle Description
Position: built in a dominant position on top of a hill, to 722 above sea level, overlooking the hills of umbria and tuscany, in quiet and reserved, the property is located near the town of gubbio, medieval cities and historically rich franciscan testimonies.
history: the structure was built in 1100, in time played a valuable role to defend the territory eugubino, for many centuries and 'was a monastery, still inside there are countless testimonies, first of all, the magnificent church, now deconsecrated. in the years to follow, when state yielded the papal it to the federal property, ... Castle, Gubbio : Villa Description
The castle castelfiorentino 1189 is a fortified villa built in the xv century by a wealthy florentine family. they built it in order to protect their wide possessions, in order to use it as a refuge in times of insurrections and in order to have a country house where to relax. it is situated near the brook pescaiola, which is a tributary of the river elsa, few kilometres south-west of castelfiorentino.
in 1424 the owner began to build this battlemented and many-towered building.in 1512 bishop guerguense, who was emperor massimilianos ambassador in florence, was given hospitality ... Castle, Castelfiorentino : The Castle
Castello di greve in chianti 1118 dominates a green valley of secular olive trees near strada in chianti, only 16 km from florence.
recently renovated maintaining its medival look, the castle offers fully refurbished apartments, with many optionals including a panoramic swimming pool, wide rooms and gardens for parties, weddings and cocktails, and it is also equipped to host meetings and corporate and promotional events of various types.from the castle it is possible to reach in a short time the most important turistic resorts in tuscany, making it ad ideal location for holidays in ... Castle, Greve In Chianti : Profile
Located in the palace, residence, in the xiith century, of one of the most important noble families in ravello, the b&b ravello 1124, is situated just a few steps from piazza duomo, next to the ancient city entrance doors.
it offers double rooms, with view on piazza duomo and on the gardens below, all with television.guests can also enjoy sunbathing or having breakfast in the quietness, on a lovely little terrace at the top of the building. ... Castle, Ravello : Profile
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