Hotels to remember: Castiglione del Lago

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Castiglione del Lago: introduction

Castiglione del Lago Hotel

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

Alina Pinelli

(manager)

Il Fontanaro

Farmhouse Holidays

Alina Pinelli

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) →

Beatrice De Berdt

(Front & back office)

Hotel Vannucci

4 Star Hotels

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) →

Giuseppe Nuzzaci

(Owner)

Villa Nuba Charming Apartments

Countryside Residences

Giuseppe Nuzzaci

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: places to see in the area