Hotels to remember: Castiglione del Lago
Villa di Monte Solare
Tavernelle di Panicale (Perugia) - 4 Star Hotels
A luxurious 4 star hotel with Tuscan-Umbrian restaurant, spa, pool, tennis courts and a lot, lot more...
Il Fontanaro
Paciano (Perugia) - Farmhouse Holidays
Country house, resort, eco-farm and the scents of the countryside: you'll find the Umbria you've been looking for at Fontanaro
La Posta di Confine
Mantignana (Perugia) - Farmhouse Holidays
The sweet scents of the Umbrian countryside, the flavors of a rich and fertile land - at La Posta di Confine
Villa di Monte Solare
Tavernelle di Panicale
La Posta di Confine
Mantignana
Logge del Perugino Resort
Città della Pieve
Hotel Vannucci
Città della Pieve
Griffin's Resort
Orvieto
La Locanda del Capitano
Montone
Podere Le Olle
Montegabbione
Eremito
Parrano
Villa Nuba Charming Apartments
Perugia
Il Fontanaro
Paciano
Travel ideas
Itineraries (Umbria) Itineraries
Exploring Trasimeno
From Castiglione del Lago to Solomeo, ancient lakeside villages unaltered by the passage of time.
Castiglione del Lago: introduction
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.
Castiglione del Lago: suggestions from the hotels
Until now it has been difficult to find more than 'rustic charm' when it comes to renting a Villa in Umbria, with our unique "Fontanaro" Concierge 2.0 service and luxurious styling,. see also umbriatuscanyreview.com (Il Fontanaro) →
Umbria, Tuscany, and Lazio can be comfortably explored from Citta' della Pieve, perched on a hilltop 508 metres above sea level, over-looking Lake Trasimeno, and the enchanting Chiana valley. (Hotel Vannucci) →
Villa Nuba is the only charming holiday rentals in Perugia.Right in the heart of Umbria.Perugia is one of the most beautiful medieval and etruscan cities in Italy and the perfect place from where to explore the rest of this lovely region. (Villa Nuba Charming Apartments) →
Castiglione del Lago: gourmet addresses
- Lillo Tatini
- Panicale
- On the hillside overlooking Lake Trasimeno, Umbrian cuisine with a taste of Tuscany.
- +39 075 837771
- www.lillotatini.it
More suggestions and useful addresses
- Air Balloon
- San Ginesio
- Floating over the beautiful landscapes of the Marche, Umbria and Tuscany.
- www.ballon.it
