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Castiglione del Lago, Umbria

Originally it was an island. Then the waters of Lake Trasimeno receded and Castiglione del Lago was transformed in promontory with panoramic view of the lake. The Castello del Leone, with its irregular pentagonal shape, four corner towers, and 30-meter high triangular "mastio" tower, dominates the lake and the whole of the surrounding area. It was Frederick II of Swabia who ordered the castle's construction in 1247, as part of his extensive defence system which from Puglia spread across the whole of the Italian peninsular.

A walkway links the fortress to the 16th century Palazzo della Corgna, designed by the architect Galeazzo Alessi so as to incorporate the pre-existing Palazzetto Baglioni. Inside the Palazzo one of the most important cycles of late Umbrian-Tuscan mannerist artworks can be seen.

The Church of Santa Maria Maddalena was built in 1836 on a Greek cross plan. The interiors of the church are embellished with stuccoes by Piervittori. The Baroque Church of S.Domenico di Guzman features a splendid coffered ceiling and numerous artworks dating back to the 17th century. From Castiglione, boats depart for the three islands of Lake Trasimeno: the Isola Maggiore, Isola Minore and Isola Polvese.

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Castiglione del Lago Hotel Collection.

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Logge del Perugino Park Hotel Cittą della Pieve Visit

4 stars

Once a prestigious aristocratic residence, now an elegant hotel, the Logge del Perugino is situated in the vicinity of Porta Perugina, the old gateway to Città della Pieve, and surrounded by...

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Viale dei Cappuccini, 7
06062 Cittą della Pieve (Perugia)

Hotel Vannucci Cittą della Pieve Visit

3 stars

A charming and romantic boutique housed in the historic Villa Mirafiori, Hotel Vannucci offers friendly and attentive service and the comfort of modern conveniences. Hotel Vannucci is located in...

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Via I. Vanni, 1
06062 Cittą della Pieve (Perugia)

La Preghiera Calzolaro Visit

Historical Residences

Arguably the most luxurious of Umbria's ever increasing number of Bed & Breakfast hotels, La Preghiera occupies a magnificent 12th century edifice situated in the countryside just outside the...

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Via del Refari
06018 Calzolaro (Perugia)

Sant'Angelo 42 Orvieto Visit

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Orvieto Sant'Angelo 42 is the perfect choice for those holidaymakers looking for a high quality bed & breakfast in Umbria. Hidden away amidst the picturesque lanes of the historic center of...

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Via Sant'Angelo, 42
05018 Orvieto (Terni)

I Casali di Monticchio Allerona Visit

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Casali di Monticchio offers a striking combination of traditional Umbrian architecture and the finest contemporary interior design. In the countryside of Allerona, a pretty little town between...

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Vocabolo Monticchio, 34
05011 Allerona (Terni)

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Castiglione del Lago towns in the vicinity

Perugia

In the heart of Umbria, one finds Perugia, a city born more than two thousand years ago, older...

Castiglione del Lago

Originally it was an island. Then the waters of Lake Trasimeno receded and Castiglione del Lago...

Citta della Pieve

A splendid medieval town, in the shape of an eagle. This is Città della Pieve, just a few...