Insider guides (Ultimi inserimenti)

The real works of art in wrought iron you can buy at the craftsman Biagiotti in Pienza. Decorative objects, chandeliers, candlesticks and the possibility to order custom made items.

Pienza is a well-known town, deeply connected with the history of our hamlet, because of Pope Pius II, member of the Piccolomini family. Not so popular though it's the ancient church of Pieve di Corsignano, just out of town.

A centuries old winery offering tastings and cellar tours

This tiny town is especially famous for the castle which its name derives, and around which the city grew up in the 14th century.

On March 19, every year in Itri renews the traditional Festival of the Fires of St. Joseph. Each district of the town, collect wood old wood, pruning of oaks, olive trees, oaks, mastic, and prepares a bonfire around which, accompanied by small touring orchestras that play popular music of southern Italy, you can dance and you can taste local produce and homemade wine. Very beautiful are the torches of the Old Town and along alleys and steps you will be enraptured by oriental melodies and frenetic rhythms of Tamburelli and Tammorre. The soundtrack of the festival offers "Pizziche", "Saltarelli" and "Tammurriate." At 20.00 a firecracker announces the stoker to turn the lighting of bonfires and a moment later the sky glows red Itri and thousands of sparks, along with bystanders, dance in the dark of night.

The fortress, built during the pontificate of Pius II (1458- 1464), was transformed into the episcopal palace(Palazzo Vescovile) after it was donated by Pope Paul III Farnese to the bishops of the Suburbicarian Diocese of Frascati

Gino Sorbillo is a Neapolitan pizzaiolo appreciated for its verve and its eclecticism.

The South East of Sicily is well known for its culinary tradition which got important awards. Among the best restaurants there is Locanda Don Serafino in Ragusa Ibla, with the black fresh spaghetti with sea urchins, ricotta cheese & squids

In our area there are two wonderful old trees: The Magpies' Oak south of Pienza and the big holm on the Pieve a Salti road. Perfect places to organize a picnic with friends.

Trekking in the Sibillini Park one day, sailing along the coast to see the Due Sorelle beach and the caves of Frasassi the next...

To all our Guests we are glad to offer great suggestion to have the best cooking lessons with great umbrian Chef !

The town of Narni is steeped in medieval treasures. Not to be missed: Narni Underground, the Arts Academy and historic events like the Donkey race!

Numerous altarpieces in the Marche region of Della Robbia glazed terracotta, one of Fra Mattia's production is the Coronation of Virgin dated back to 1527-1530, located in the collegiate church of S. Maria Assunta in Montecassiano.

Olive oil, wine, pianos, accordions, pasta, boating, leather goods, hats, shoes, wood, iron, etc. ...

In funicular railway to Ortisei (2132m) and then from there, with the Dolomites around, you can tobogganing down a track of 6 km between woods and meadows covered with snow.

Projects and itineraries in the churches of the diocese: the Cross as a symbol not only of faith but also interpreted by the culture and art.
Info: Museo Diocesano Todi
www.diocesiorvietoto

Nunzio Casciaro's workshop is packed to the ceiling with the tools of his trade and sketches of his past and present masterpieces

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE WITH A REAL TRUFFLE HUNTER TO DISCOVER THE MAGICAL WORLD OF TRUFFLES AND AT THE END DINNER WITH TASTING OF TYPICAL PRODUCTS OF THE AREA ,TRUFFLES, CHEESE, SALAMIS AND GOOD WINES.

The Sanctuary of Loreto, the little medieval hill towns, the ancient romanesque abbeys, the gently rolling countryside, and the spectacular Parco dei Sibillini

Green meadows, woods, high peaks,the Park of the Apuan Alps offers various types of excursions ,colours and emotions to who chooses to discover the beauty of a very special landscape, where the mountains reach out towards the coast.

Typical Tuscan cuisine and pizza

Visit Avignonesi one of the best wines of the world, just 30 minutes from il fontanaro

September and October the villa's Salone delle Tempere hosts concerts linked to the Ascoli Piceno Festival, becoming the temple of music!

This Osteria 7 km away from the Castle, has long been renowned for its fish specialties in le Marche style, located in one of the most scenic areas of the province, and a few km from Senigallia. Fresh fish always.

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