Il Castello di Rigutinelli

Arezzo | Arezzo | TUSCANY

Loc. Sassaia di Rigutino n. 53   52100  Arezzo  (Arezzo)

Farmhouse accommodation in the hills with 2 Apartment .

Where we areStarting from the Castle of Rigutinelli, in few minutes you can reach the structures of the Lignano Park which is located on Mount Lignano at an altitude of about 835 m. s.l.m. Equipped with raw wood tables under trees and outbreaks with grills to cook meat to picnics or outdoor dining, the Lignano Zoo where there are many animal species and a haven for visitors after a nice walk or Ride on the many paths in the woods. (10 min)

Arezzo
Characterized by a medieval style, it houses the Roman Amphitheater, which is located between Crispi and Via Margaritone, Piazza Guido Monaco, a 100m-long square dating back to 800. Casa del Petrarca rises in Via del Giardino, the Medicean Fortress built in 1500 by the doctors of Florence, Palazzo dei Priori which is the seat of the Commune of Arezzo, Built in the 14th century. Palazzo Pretorio built between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Today the headquarters of the Arezzo library. Piazza Grande or Piazza Vasari is the oldest city square and one of the most beautiful in Italy. Although the buildings surrounding it are of different ages, the square boasts an incredible harmony. (20 min)

Cortona
Cortona, protected by its mighty walls, is a sandy little town that immediately sprinkles a historic and medieval atmosphere. We recommend visiting the two main museums: Diocesan Museum (where important works by Luca Signorelli and Beato Angelico) and the Museum of the Etruscan Academy (there are important Etruscan, Roman and Egyptian collections). The Celle convent is a sacred building that is located in Le Celle, in the municipality of Cortona, in the province of Arezzo. The Franciscan settlement was founded in 1211 by the same saint, who returned to it in 1226 before his death, and was deeply restored in 1969. The complex, built on the edge of a narrow valley, is very impressive for the amenity and spirituality local. The dwellings of the Friars and the Conventional Places are arranged "on the steps" on both sides of the valley.(30 min) 

Lucignano
Lucignano is one of the most interesting centers in Tuscany for the original elliptical plant castellano plant, enclosed by walls and protected by towers.
The Church of San Francesco is one of the most important examples of Gothic Franciscan Gothic architecture and features an Egyptian cross-country basilica, corresponding to the "hut" or "granary" scheme that from southern Tuscany and Umbria spread throughout Europe. (30 min)

Montalcino and Montepulciano
Two famous towns for their precious wines: the Brunello di Montalcino and the Noble of Montepulciano. The architecture of Montalcino, dominated by the pentagonal square of the Rocca with its towers, is of Sienese imprint. Montepulciano is called "the pearl of the sixteenth century" for the numerous works of Renaissance artists. (50 min)

Pienza in the province of Siena
This little town in the province of Siena stands on a hill, silent in the solitude of Valdorcia's majesty. Desired by the enthusiasm of its illustrious citizen, Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II, symbolizes the realization of the ideal city wondering by the humanists. (1 hour)

Siena
Siena is the city of Palio, twice a year (July 2 and August 16), the 17 historical districts are filled with excitement and passion to celebrate Our Lady of Provenzano. But besides the famous Piazza del Campo, a great testimony to medieval urban harmony, one must not miss the other two "thirds" of cities, dominated by the splendor of the Duomo, with its white and black belfry and S. Domenico 'Imposing Gothic footprint basilica all over brickwork. (1 hour)

Perugia
Between the green valley of the Tiber and Lake Trasimeno lies the delightful Umbrian capital. Access to the city is characterized by the ancient Etruscan walls and is immediately subdued by the charm of the ancient streets, the noble palaces, the marble churches of the Guelphian lion and the Griffin symbol of the Palace of Priors. Enchanting the Fountain of the Fountain, superbly the Perugino frescoes in which heroes, siblings, prophets and virtues are animated. (1 hour)

Florence
Homeland of art and culture, a landmark visited by travelers all over the world. Rich in architectural works, monuments, activities and events, where cultural paths can be found to discover painting, sculpture, poetry and in general art. The Arno divides it into two unequal parts and countless are its treasures, which speak of Dante, Giotto, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi

 

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