Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

Local cuisine, to try the steaks

Housed inside the Istituto Tecnico Nautico F. Caracciolo, which has been training sailors since 1833, the museum provides a fascinating illustration of the island's seafaring tradition.

Overlooking a beautiful landscape between the blue tones of the magnificent sea of Pantelleria, and the many shades of pink a beautiful sunset, you will appreciate a perfect hospitality, the result of "quality ingredients".

is a man-made waterfall created by the ancient Romans. Its total height is 165 m, making it one of the tallest in Europe and the tallest man-made waterfall in the world. Only a half hour drive from Castle of Sismano. Rafting club nearby.

Val di Noto is made of different art towns, some of them are listed in the UNESCO heritage: Noto, Scicli, Ragusa, Modica, Palazzolo, Caltagirone, Militello Val di Catania and Catania, which have been rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693.

At short distance from our hamlet there are two beautiful abbeys: S. Antimo, among Brunello vineyards, and Monte Oliveto Maggiore, with its frescoed cloister. Two perfect settings to listen to Gregorian chants.

At La Greppia of Montemaggiore to Metauro: cuisine of the Marche, rich in taste, baking in a wood oven, pizza, pastry baked on stone piada cold cuts coming from the farm's family.

The procession held each Good Friday is the most important on the island; at Terra Murata there's a permanent exhibition which recounts the history of the event

Some extraordinary mosaics were found on the floor of an important Roman villa from the end of the fourth century AD. The mosaics have nothing to envy the most famous mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale.

The velvet Adriatic beach, famous for tourist facilities and cultural events. 15 minutes by car from the Castle. Visit the Palazzetto Baviera, the recently restored Rocca Roveresca, the Duca palace, the Croce church, the Ercolani porticoes.

A territory in which sea and land are founded forming a unique and evocative area. 18 kilometers of rocky coastline abounding with abundant bays, beaches and deep sea, surrounded by mountains running parrellel to the coast.

If you're visiting the Asiago Plateau you can't miss this great, walking (or biking or driving) tour among the mountain cheese alms of Monte Corno: breathtaking views - in bright days you can see Venice! And a lot of Asiago Cheese to buy!

On foot or by bike, with a relaxing walk through the woods up the Redentore's mountain to visit a beautiful church. For the experts you can collect mushrooms Galletti and Porcini, wild asparagus and chicory...

If you like "The English Patient", you cannot miss the visit of S.Anna in Camprena monastery, just out of our hamlet. This was the location of all the Tuscan scenes of the popular movie. Also remarkable the refectory frescoed by Sodoma.

Trattoria serving hearty home cooking: try the delicious grilled free range chicken and tortelli with white truffle

One of the most important art galleries in Italy with an impressive section devoted to Etruscan artefacts.

Beautiful trek that starts directly from our village Tepolini. It will pass through lush woods and chestnut trees, water sources and unspoiled landscapes. You will notice also trachytic rock formations

UNESCO World Heritage, one of the must in Sicily. Excursions starts from the hotel to be booked directly at our concierge

Typical Florentine cuisine. To try the "Rigatoni in a bowl" (Rigatoni nella zuppiera).

A Medieval hilltown with great restaurants like Masolino and Lillo tatini, a fantastic theatre and a lot of sightseen

Behind a seemingly simple facade, the church of San Michele hides an architectural jewel of from the 1700's: its handmade tile floor depicts the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. Don't miss it!

Small jewel of the Castelli Romani, lying on the western edge of Lake Albano, rich in history and tradition known as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It houses the magnificent summer residence of the Pope

Fantastic Umbrian Restourant for tipycal Umbrian FOOD.

1 hour and a half of a private Yoga class with a qualified teacher.

The museum houses the remains of two luxurious vessels recovered at the bottom of Lake Nemi and a section with prehistoric materials; there is also a space with a stretch of the Via Sacra.
Hours: Mon - Sat 9:00 to 19:00, Sun: 9:00 to 13:00

Learn to establish a contact with the soil and yourself in the green area that surrounds Villa Cicchi: it's yoga time with us!

Galleria Continua may be one of the most important contemporary art galleries in Italy, but they've chosen the quaint San Gimignano as their headquarters. Take in the austere towers and rich history of the town and see work by artists