C.S. 7 Piazzano 06069 06069 Tuoro sul Trasimeno − Italy
Member of Small Luxury Hotels
The Luxury Villa di Piazzano is an “Historical Residence” dating back to the Renaissance. Once the hunting manor of Cardinal Silvio Passerini, the Villa today offers a genuinely warm hospitality, reminiscent of an old world country estate where the Italian ritual of welcoming guests is maintained to the highest level. The hotel is strategically placed on the border between Tuscany and Umbria and thus a good base to visit the many medieval towns in both regions. Pienza, Montepulciano, Siena, Arezzo, Perugia, Deruta, Gubbio, Assisi are just a few of the nearby attractions. The proximity to Cortona makes the hotel a good base for those travellers who want to be close to town (10 minutes by car) yet still be able to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the Italian countryside.
We sincerely hope that you decide to come and experience in person the magical atmosphere of this ancient estate.
The Villa di Piazzano is classified as an historical residence (Residenza d’Epoca). It was built in the early 1500s by Cardinal Silvio Passerini, a protegè of the Medici’s, to serve as his hunting manor. There is evidence, however, of an earlier building on the site dating back to 1464. At one time the property extended for 360 hectares up to the top of the hills which separate Piazzano from Lake Trasimeno. Today hunting of wild boar, pheasant and other animals still takes place in the surrounding hills during the hunting season.
The hills, which now serve as a beautiful backdrop to the Villa di Piazzano, and where Cardinal Passerini and his entourage once hunted the elusive wild boar, are also of historical importance. It was in these same hills that, many centuries earlier, the Carthaginian general, Hannibal, defeated the Roman army in the bloody Battle of Trasimeno.
In fact, the Carthaginians ambushed the Roman army at a place now known as Sanguineto (bloodshed) and it is thought that the Roman army had set up its campsite in Piazzano which was its “piazza d’armi”. Today Sanguineto is a tourist site and many events of the battle are recorded along a well marked route.
After the mysterious death of Cardinal Passerini in 1529, the Villa remained property of the Passerini family and later became a convent. The bell tower of the old convent is still visible on the roof and the bell itself carries the coat of arms of the Medici’s. A careful eye will pick up many interesting details of this Renaissance palazzo leading one back to the times of the powerful Medici Family.
After a careful restoration of the main Villa and its many adjacent buildings, the property was brought back to life and opened to the public in 2001 as a refined refuge for the more discerning travellers.
The following services can also be offered on request
The Sala Ghibellina is ideal for small executive meetings of 20 to 25 participants.
The meeting room is equipped with all the latest technology including:
A technical assistant can be present, on request, either for the first hour of the meeting or for the entire duration of the meeting.
Half Day rental of the meeting room Euro 150+V.A.T.
Full Day rental of the meeting room Euro 250+V.A.T.
The Saletta Guelfa is suitable for small executive meetings of 8-10 participants.
The meeting room is equipped with:
In the summer months the Piazzano pool is maintained at a constant temperature of 28 degrees celsius.
The garden is a place of refuge and contemplation. The many birds and butterflies which change with the season and bloom, set the mood for a magical location to relax, where silence is interrupted only by the singing of birds and the sound of nature. Intense aromas of lime trees, oaks, cypresses, but also of beautiful antique roses, lavender, peonies, gardenias and jasmine permeate the air with their scent. The kitchen garden with it’s selection of aromatic herbs and vegetables completes the natural surrounding of this ancient villa’s gardens.
Our cooking school completes an experience at the Villa di Piazzano, bringing into the picture an essential element of Italian lifestyle: cuisine.
Over the years we have developed fun half-day cooking sessions where guests can participate and learn how to make a full Italian meal from start to finish.
Our lesson includes learning how to make an antipasto, first course, main course and dessert. Refreshments are served during the lesson and the experience concludes with lunch in the garden accompanied by a good bottle of local wine.
‘L’Antica Casina di Caccia’ is a charming restaurant offering local revisited dishes. In the summer months the large panoramic terrace is the heart of the property from the abundant morning buffet breakfast, until the evening dinner with its stunning sunsets.
During the summer months don’t miss our special live music events……dining with the tenors, evening jazz and informal barbecues.
A special feature of the Villa di Piazzano is its very ancient wine cellar dating back to the 1400s. The ancient building techniques used to construct the underground wine cellar ensure a constant temperature of 16 degrees celsius, thus providing a perfect microclimate for some of the finest Italian wines. The port-holes, strategically placed create the constant ventilation necessary to avoid humidity.
In the wine cellar we organize wine tasting evenings on specific dates in the summer.
The cellar can also be rented privately to small groups for special theme dinners or wine tastings.
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Hotel: Villa di Piazzano
Address: C.S. 7 Piazzano 06069 06069 Tuoro sul Trasimeno
Region: Umbria
Country: Italy
Official website: http://www.villadipiazzano.com/en/
Telephone: +39 075 826226
Fax: +39 0575 1743021
Hotel email: info@villadipiazzano.com
Train Station:
Terontola (7 Kms.)
Castiglione del Lago (16 Kms.)
Chiusi (39 Kms.)
Airport:
Sant Egidio International Airport - Perugia (34 Kms.)
From Milan-Bologna-Firenze-Rome:
Take Motorway A1 Rome to Florence; exit at Bettolle-Valdichiana, turn right and head for Perugia; on the Motorway to Perugia take the Castiglion del Lago exit and turn right towards Cortona; pass the towns of Terontola and then Riccio and turn right for Ossaia; follow the road to the very end and turn right for Mercatale; after approximately 4 Kms., at the end of the town of Pergo, turn right for Villa di Piazzano (Road Sign); follow the tree-lined road to the very end always following the road signs.