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Historical Residences
Abbadia San Giorgio Moneglia (Genova)
A suggestive Franciscan convent houses the Abbadia San Giorgio, unique among the period residences between Moneglia...
Antica Dimora Residenza d'Arte Torrita di Siena (Siena)
The Ancient Abode Residence of Art is situated in the commune of Torrita di Siena to few kms. from Siena, Pienza,...
Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello Tabiano - Salsomaggiore (Parma)
The Antico Borgo di Tabiano Castello, is an ancient 12th century fortress, situated in the countryside close to Parma...
Campo Regio Relais Siena (Siena)
Campo Regio Relais is a charming luxury hotel located within the walls of the historic center of Siena. Guests...
Castel di Luco Acquasanta Terme (Ascoli Piceno)
Castel di Luco, is located in the Aquasanta Terme area of the Marche, just a few minutes drive away from the city of...
Castello dell'Oscano Cenerente (Perugia)
Surrounded by centuries old parkland and just a short drive away from the city of Perugia, lies the magnificent...
Castello di Bibbione San Casciano Val di Pesa (Firenze)
The Castello di Bibbione, in San Casciano Val di Pesa, is an ancient aristocratic residence the earliest recorded...
Castello di Calcione Lucignano (Arezzo)
The existence of the Castello di Calcione, situated in the countryside of Lucignano in the province of Grosseto, can...
Castello di Lispida Monselice (Padova)
Situated right in the heart of the Eugaean Hills Nature Reserve, yet within easy reach of important Italian cities...
Castello di Petroia Gubbio (Perugia)
Castello Petroia is an ancient medieval stronghold occupying a commanding hilltop position in the countryside...
Castello di Ripa D'Orcia Castiglione d'Orcia (Siena)
After careful restoration work, the Castle of Ripa d'Orcia, set upon a hill in the centre of Tuscany's Orcia Valley,...
Domus Laeta Giungano (Salerno)
An enchanting historic residence dating back to the 17th century, Domus Laeta is situated in Giungano, a small town...
Eremo di S. M. Maddalena Monterosso al Mare (La Spezia)
The Hermitage of Saint Mary Magdalene (l'eremo di S.M Maddalena), rests on lush green hillside, just 3kms from the...
L'Orto degli Angeli Bevagna (Perugia)
Situated within the ancient perimeter walls encircling the medieval town of Bevagna, lies the wonderfully romantic...
La Preghiera Calzolaro (Perugia)
Definitely the most luxurious of Umbria's ever increasing number of Bed & Breakfast hotels, La Preghiera occupies...
Le Torri di Bagnara Perugia (Perugia)
In the centre of the small, hilly and fairly untouched region of Umbria, a few km north of Perugia and close to...
Locanda di San Francesco Montepulciano (Siena)
Facing the Piazza San Francesco, a great natural terrace from where to enjoy a superb panorama of the Val d'Orcia,...
Lucignanello Bandini San Giovanni d'Asso (Siena)
The tiny Tuscan village of Lucignano d'Asso, inhabited since the time of the Roman empire, acquired its present urban...
Masseria Bernardini Narḍ (Lecce)
Masseria Bernardini offers an appealing combination of hotel-standard services and authentic family-style...
Micaḷ Napoli (Napoli)
The Micalò is a superb boutique hotel located in what is, arguably, the most elegant part of Naples' historic...
Novecento Boutique Hotel Venezia (Venezia)
The stylish Novecento Boutique Hotel is tucked away in Calle del Dose, off Campo San Maurizio, between St. Mark's...
Palazzetta del Vescovo Fratta Todina (Perugia)
An exclusive period residence close to the city of Todi, the late 18th century La Palazzetta del Vescovo is a...
Palazzo Belmonte Santa Maria di Castellabate (Salerno)
Castellabate, a small town to the South of Italy's legendary Amalfi Coast and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998,...
Palazzo Brandano Petroio (Siena)
An exclusive Tuscan hideaway, Palazzo Brandano is situated in Petroio, a tiny medieval hamlet perched atop a hill in...
Palazzo Leti Spoleto (Perugia)
Palazzo Leti is an historical residence brought back to life and to its original ancient beauty after a long and...
Petit Palais Milano (Milano)
In the center of old Milan and overlooking the historic Naviglio canal, waterway which once occupied a vital role as...
Pieve di Caminino Roccastrada (Grosseto)
The Pieve di Caminino is a small middle age hamlet, which lies between the walls of the historical XIth century...
Relais La Suvera Casole D'Elsa (Siena)
The origins of La Suvera go back to the High Middle Ages as the Castle of the Country of Siena ruled by the legendary...
Residenza del Moro Firenze (Firenze)
Located on the ancient noble floor of the Palace Niccolini-Bourbon, a splendid XVI century building, the Residenza...
San Pietro Sopra Le Acque Massa Martana (Perugia)
An elegant and simple building the San Pietro Sopra le Acque resort dates back to the beginnings of the 17th century....
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso Santo Stefano di Sessanio (L'Aquila)
Sextantio Albergo Diffuso is the result of a project focussing on the restoration, conservation, and re-destination...
Tenuta La Bandita Sassetta (Livorno)
Tenuta La Bandita is a centuries-old property situated in the upper part of the Val di Cornia, just a few kilometers...
The Inn & the View at the Spanish Steps Roma (Roma)
The Inn. Quality, style and attention to detail which come only with family management are the hallmarks of our rooms...
The Inn at the Roman Forum Roma (Roma)
It just was not enough to have already created two top notch boutique hotels with fabulous locations, now the Di...
Villa Antea Firenze (Firenze)
Once home to the local aristocracy, Villa Antea, situated just outside the walls of the historic center of Florence...
Villa Castellani Sermide (Mantova)
Villa Castellani is a luxurious villa situated on the banks of the river Po in the heart of the Padana plain. The...
Villa Cicolina Montepulciano (Siena)
Villa Cicolina is situated in the Tuscan countryside surrounding the medieval hilltop town of Montepulciano. The...
Villa Dal Pozzo d'Annone Belgirate - Lago Maggiore (Verbania)
In 1827, this important Historical House, situated on the outskirts of the village of Belgirate and with a beautiful...
Villa Giona San Pietro in Cariano (Verona)
Villa Giona is, without doubt, ''one of Veneto's most stunning historical buildings. This palatial villa, set in...
Villa Giulia Fano (Pesaro e Urbino)
Relais Villa Giulia is an elegant aristocratic dwelling dating back to the Napoleonic period, set in extensive...
Villa La Serenella San Pietro in Cariano di Valpolicella (Verona)
Villa La Serenella, located in the countryside just outside the city of Verona, was designed and built in the 16th...
Villa Le Scale Anacapri (Napoli)
Villa Le Scale is a prestigious early 19th century mansion situated in the town of Anacapri, perched high on the Isle...
Villa Mandriola Albignasego (Padova)
Villa Mandriola, situated to 5 km from Padova, in the district of Albignasego (Padova), was built in the 16th century...
Villa Medici Giulini Briosco (Milano)
In Lombardy, close to Milan, Monza, and Lake Como, one finds Villa Medici Guilini, member of the Italian Historic...
Villa Milani Spoleto (Perugia)
Built in 1880, Villa Milani was the country residence of Giovanni Battista Milani, one of the most important...
Villa Poggiano Montepulciano (Siena)
Villa Poggiano is situated two kilometres from Montepulciano, on a hilltop overlooking the gently sloping hills of...
Villa Poggio ai Merli Scandicci (Firenze)
Villa Poggio ai Merli is an historical residence of XVth Century, located in a natural reserve at just 5 km from the...
Villa Sassolini Moncioni (Arezzo)
In the heart of Tuscany, at the border of the Arno Valley and the hills of chianti, Villa Sassolini is an example of...
Villa Spalletti Trivelli Roma (Roma)
The Hotel Villa Spalletti Trivelli is situated in one of the most elegant areas of Rome, overlooking the gardens of...
Villa Ulivi Firenze (Firenze)
Just minutes away from the historic center of Florence, in grounds containing centuries-old trees, a vineyard, olive...
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