Castello di Petroia
Near Gubbio, Umbria, Italy.
Somewhere that can boast almost a thousand years of history is almost certain to have some extraordinary stories to tell. And so it is with this remarkable castle near Gubbio; perched atop a hill with stunning views of the surrounding Umbrian countryside.
Its main historic claim to fame is its being the birthplace of Federico da Montefeltro, one of the most famous names of the Italian Renaissance (and Duke of Urbino). Born on the 7th of June 1422 to Elisabetta degli Accomandugi, his portrait by Piero della Francesca is one of the most famous of the age.
Today a hotel, it offers 11 rooms in all and has been the recipient of some extremely positive reviews indeed from former guests.
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Its main historic claim to fame is its being the birthplace of Federico da Montefeltro, one of the most famous names of the Italian Renaissance (and Duke of Urbino). Born on the 7th of June 1422 to Elisabetta degli Accomandugi, his portrait by Piero della Francesca is one of the most famous of the age.
Today a hotel, it offers 11 rooms in all and has been the recipient of some extremely positive reviews indeed from former guests.
See the Historic Hotels in Umbria index
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