Historic Hotels in Tuscany, Italy
Castello di Gargonza. Monte San Savino.
Just to underline the sheer antiquity of this impressive building, the author of the extraordinary poem The Divine Comedy is reputed to have sought refuge here in 1303.
Just to underline the sheer antiquity of this impressive building, the author of the extraordinary poem The Divine Comedy is reputed to have sought refuge here in 1303.
The Royal Victoria. Pisa.
The history of the inn which became The Royal Victoria is reputed to be as great as 1000 years long. Its time as a hotel is more modest, but the place still once welcomed a 20th century President.
The history of the inn which became The Royal Victoria is reputed to be as great as 1000 years long. Its time as a hotel is more modest, but the place still once welcomed a 20th century President.
Grand Hotel Continental. Siena.
Many of those on the Grand Tour would have made for this 17th century palazzo. Indeed, it seems to have been quite a popular destination for 19th century European nobility.
Many of those on the Grand Tour would have made for this 17th century palazzo. Indeed, it seems to have been quite a popular destination for 19th century European nobility.
Aia Mattonata Relais. Siena.
As is sometimes the case, we feature places where no apparent connection to historic icons or events exists. Aia Mattonata Relais is one, and deserves inclusion for other reasons.
As is sometimes the case, we feature places where no apparent connection to historic icons or events exists. Aia Mattonata Relais is one, and deserves inclusion for other reasons.
Relais la Suvera. Casole d'Elsa.
One will find plenty of historic character and period furnishings at this five-star rated retreat in the Chianti hills. Discover more about Relais la Suvera
One will find plenty of historic character and period furnishings at this five-star rated retreat in the Chianti hills. Discover more about Relais la Suvera
Castello delle Serre. Serre di Rapolano.
There may be no great historic significance of relevance to the wider world, but Castello delle Serre is a true architectural treasure. And extremely beautiful, too.
There may be no great historic significance of relevance to the wider world, but Castello delle Serre is a true architectural treasure. And extremely beautiful, too.
Castello di Gabbiano. Mercatale Val di Pesa.
Set amid extensive vineyards in sublime Tuscan countryside, Castello di Gabbiano was visited by one of the most famous human beings in history. Or so legend has it, anyway.
Set amid extensive vineyards in sublime Tuscan countryside, Castello di Gabbiano was visited by one of the most famous human beings in history. Or so legend has it, anyway.
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Tuscany that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.