Villa Ciconia is located in Umbria, at Orvieto's door, about 2 Kms. away from Orvieto's exit on the Rome-Florence A1 Motorway. Villa Ciconia is in an XVIth Century elegant villa, surrounded by a large park with centuries-old trees, just on Chiani River and Carcaione Torrent confluence.
Local Historiography tells us that the structure was originally a tower, "La Turchinetta", and was property of one of "Monaldeschi" of Cervara associated with Catherina of Sweden.
Recent reconstructuring retained all the original characteristics of the Villa Ciconia (thick walls, large beams, and terracotta paving) although guaranteeing every comfort, the atmosphere is typically tranquil. In the main hall there is a lacunar ceiling with engraved and decorated strips, painted with allegorical motifs and landscape scenes. One can admire a stone fireplace which is thought to be the work of “Ippolito Scalza".
Last but not least, Villa Ciconia has an excellently run Restaurant featuring high class genuine Umbrian culinary cuisine, complemented by a well stocked wine cellar with high quality wines and of course Orvieto classico.