by markus | Jul 24, 2022 | Art and culture, Surroundings
From 573 mt. above the sea level, this impressive fortress has been dominating on the centre of Sarteano for eleven centuries, during which it resisted to the many and famous sieges – among them the great offensive of Cesare Borgia, called the Valentino. The...
by markus | Jun 25, 2022 | Art and culture, Surroundings
Orvieto is one of the most beautiful cities of Umbria that we suggest you to visit during your stay in our countryhouse. One of the things that makes Orvieto unique is a series of underground caves hidden in the rock below the town. The geological formation of the...
by markus | Jun 21, 2022 | Cooking and typical food, Surroundings
The special characteristics of the Lake Trasimeno make it an ideal habitat for several species of varying qualities. Years ago fishing was one of the mainstays of the local economy, and still today many fisherman go out every day for their daily fishing. Nowadays they...
by markus | May 30, 2022 | Art and culture, Surroundings
The “La Valle” natural reserve is located in San Savino (between Magione and San Feliciano) and it belongs to the Regional Park of the Trasimeno Lake. It is a strategic location along the flyways of many bird species distinctive of wetlands and coming from the North...
by markus | May 23, 2022 | Art and culture, Surroundings
One of the places that we suggest to visit is The Museum of Glass of Piegaro (Museo del Vetro di Piegaro). Piegaro is situated only few kilometers from our agriturismo and it’s well preserved, small town. Take a nice walk along its narrow streets! In the museum one is...
by markus | May 22, 2022 | Art and culture, Surroundings
Paciano, is situated on the slopes of the Petrarvella Mountain, just few kilometres far from our country house. The historical centre is surrounded by the imposing boundaries of the village, where you can enter from three doors: Fiorentina, Perugina and Porta...
