Hotels to remember: Massa Martana
San Pietro Sopra Le Acque Resort & Spa
Massa Martana (Perugia) - Historical Residences
San Pietro Sopra Le Acque Resort & Spa, situated in the heart of Umbria, is an elegant resort hosted in ancient convent which dates back to the beginnings of the 17th century.
Borgo di Carpiano
Gubbio (Perugia) - Historical Residences
Borgo di Carpiano is a tiny medieval hamlet, hidden amidst the woods in the countryside just outside the Umbrian city of Gubbio, only recently transformed in stunning period residence.
Torre Almonte
Todi (Perugia) - Historical Residences
Situated in the Umbrian countryside, just beyond the walls of Todi, Torre Almonte is a magnificent historic house in which to experience both the atmospheres of times past and the very latest in contemporary comfort and design.
Borgo della Marmotta
Spoleto
Torre della Botonta
Castel San Giovanni
San Pietro Sopra Le Acque...
Massa Martana
Castello di Sismano
Sismano
Torre Almonte
Todi
Relais Tenuta del Gallo
Macchie, Amelia
Griffin's Resort
Orvieto
L'Antico Forziere
Deruta
Travel ideas
Itineraries (Umbria) Itineraries
Delicious devotion
Land of saints, poets and gastronomic delicacies
Massa Martana: introduction
A Roman bridge dating back to the 1st century A.D, announces our arrival at Massa Martana. This ancient medieval town, framed by the nearby Martani Mountain range, was for centuries ably protected by its sturdy 8th century perimeter wall. Alas, the wall was unable to defend the town from the devastating earthquake which shook much of Umbria in 1997 and ten years of extensive restoration work were required before the old town was 'reopened'.
The parish church of San Felice dominates the main piazza whilst, just a few meters away, we find the beautiful church of St Sebastian and the 16th century Palazzo Comunale with bell tower.
Just outside the town, there are a number of interesting religious buildings. Particularly worthy of mention is the Church of Santa Maria in Pantano. Dating back to the 7th century, the church is considered to be one of the oldest examples of Umbrian Romanesque. The 9th century Abbey of San Fidenzio and Terenzio is another medieval construction of great impact. The countryside of Massa Martana is dotted with numerous castles and carpeted by magnificent forests of holm oak and Aleppo pine.
Massa Martana: suggestions from the hotels
Because it is possible to combine art and nature: from here you can easily reach some of the most beautiful towns of Umbria as Todi and Spoleto or venture into trekking. (San Pietro Sopra Le Acque Resort & Spa) →
Torre della Botonta (Tower of Botonta) is part of the medieval fortified village of Castle San Giovanni, dating back to the 14th century, nestled in the heart of Umbria. (Torre della Botonta) →
In the peaceful countryside, close to any number of beautifully conserved medieval towns and villages: it's the perfect base for a relaxing holiday in Umbria ... (Torre Palombara - Dimora Storica) →
