Castello di Monterone

Monterone Castle is located in the green valley only three km from the historical city center of Perugia-The castle was built as a military base situated on the way from Perugia to Rome but now it is a place filled with harmony and peace-The big terraces-the library-the pool with Jacuzzi-the small but very nice wellness area are only some of the possibilities to achieve total relax that this wonderful Castle offers-The origins of Monterone Castle date back to the 13th century-Set upon a hill on the doorstep of Perugia it was probably a guard tower in medieval times and some scholars believe that there is a relationship between the Castle and the Templar Order since one of the most important Templar churches of Europe-San Bevignate church-is just 500 meters away-The Castle has undergone some changes over the centuries-and today-after almost 4 years of sympathetic restoration-it is a Historic Residence that offers 18 enchanting rooms on 4 levels-a restaurant-3 common rooms and a library-The lounge bar walls are covered with wood paneling and the ceiling is painted with medieval coats of arms and insignia-The Castle has an elevator and huge panoramic terraces-All rooms are individually furnished and feature ensuite marble bathrooms with either a shower or Jacuzzi bath-Free ADSL access is offered in all rooms-Outside there is a cloister with secular oaks-a rose garden with many different varieties of roses and a vast park with olive trees-The restaurant offers a wide terrace overlooking Perugia and showcases traditional Umbrian cuisine based on dishes of the great Italian gastronomy tradition-the cellar has more than 200 labels of Umbrian and Italian wines-A modern meeting room is connected to the castle by a corridor and there is also a spacious private parking area.