Sleeping in a historical site in Italy
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Once upon a time, there was a castle in Umbria...
Umbria, the 'green heart of Italy' and a land of history. On the road linking Perugia and Gubbio, two stunning medieval towns, stands an ancient site that has alternated between an impregnable fortress, a manor house, and an agricultural enterprise.
This is where, in 1422, Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, was born. A great Italian figure of the Renaissance, a condottiere -mercenary- in the service of the States.
From its hilltop perch, the castle overlooks the Chiascio plain and its magnificent hills, the ones that inspired Perugino* and Piero della Francesca in the 15th century.
While Gubbio, Assisi, and Orvieto are not far away, with such captivating scenery, hiking trails, and a pool surrounded by olive trees, it’s tempting to stay on-site and revel in the silence. Around the castle, 300 hectares of pasture for Italy’s oldest cattle breed -the Chianina-, oak trees, and... black truffles!
So, where do you sleep? In a room adorned with period furniture, exposed beams, engravings, or old paintings from the 18th century. Thirteen rooms and suites are spread across the buildings of Petroia. Even the Mastio -the keep- and its 12th-century walls are open to you. A moment of inattention, and you might feel like the lord of the manor...
Umbria, the 'green heart of Italy' and a land of history. On the road linking Perugia and Gubbio, two stunning medieval towns, stands an ancient site that has alternated between an impregnable fortress, a manor house, and an agricultural enterprise.
This is where, in 1422, Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, was born. A great Italian figure of the Renaissance, a condottiere -mercenary- in the service of the States.
From its hilltop perch, the castle overlooks the Chiascio plain and its magnificent hills, the ones that inspired Perugino* and Piero della Francesca in the 15th century.
While Gubbio, Assisi, and Orvieto are not far away, with such captivating scenery, hiking trails, and a pool surrounded by olive trees, it’s tempting to stay on-site and revel in the silence. Around the castle, 300 hectares of pasture for Italy’s oldest cattle breed -the Chianina-, oak trees, and... black truffles!
So, where do you sleep? In a room adorned with period furniture, exposed beams, engravings, or old paintings from the 18th century. Thirteen rooms and suites are spread across the buildings of Petroia. Even the Mastio -the keep- and its 12th-century walls are open to you. A moment of inattention, and you might feel like the lord of the manor...
Castello di Petroia
Località Petroia
06024 Mengara, Italie
Tel : +39 075 920287
From 120 EURLocalità Petroia
06024 Mengara, Italie
Tel : +39 075 920287
Pricing details
Rates 2018, double room for two in low season, breakfast included.⊹ Signorile Room, between 120€ and 150€
⊹ Nobiliare Rooms, between 150€ and 180€
⊹ Medieval Tower, between 180€ and 210€
⊹ Ducale Suites, between 180€ and 210€
⊹ Reale Suites, between 210€ and 230€
⊹ Imperiales Suites, between 230€ and 260€
Reading room, gallery, library, restaurant, breakfast room. Pets allowed, wi-fi connection in common areas and on request in the rooms, parking.
Note: All prices are provided for informational purposes only and must be confirmed directly with the establishment.
