Historic Hotels in Umbria Italy
Eremo delle Grazie. Spoleto.
A place of immeasurable historic value, stay at what was once known as the Hermitage of Santa Maria dell Grazie and you will be following in the footsteps of the great Michelangelo.
A place of immeasurable historic value, stay at what was once known as the Hermitage of Santa Maria dell Grazie and you will be following in the footsteps of the great Michelangelo.
Castello di Petroia. Near Gubbio.
It was at this magnificent castle that one of the great names of the Italian Renaissance was born in 1422. Indeed, there are few more majestic old hotels than Castello di Petroia anywhere in the world.
It was at this magnificent castle that one of the great names of the Italian Renaissance was born in 1422. Indeed, there are few more majestic old hotels than Castello di Petroia anywhere in the world.
Bosone Palace. Gubbio.
Did Dante visit what was once the home of Gubbio nobility? Some say so, and given that parts of the building are believed to date from the 14th century, it is hard to completely rule it out.
Did Dante visit what was once the home of Gubbio nobility? Some say so, and given that parts of the building are believed to date from the 14th century, it is hard to completely rule it out.
Torre de Calzolari. Gubbio.
It is said that parts of the Torre dei Calzolari date from the 12th century - the time when it was the property of one of European history’s most fearsome military leaders.
It is said that parts of the Torre dei Calzolari date from the 12th century - the time when it was the property of one of European history’s most fearsome military leaders.
Brufani Palace. Perugia.
A most curious archaeological feature is to be found at this five-star 19th century hotel which boasts Charlie Chaplin amongst its former guests.
A most curious archaeological feature is to be found at this five-star 19th century hotel which boasts Charlie Chaplin amongst its former guests.
Castello di Monterone. Perugia.
With a heritage stretching back to the 13th century, the exquisite Castello di Monterone is certainly a place for both architectural historian and romantic alike.
With a heritage stretching back to the 13th century, the exquisite Castello di Monterone is certainly a place for both architectural historian and romantic alike.
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Umbria 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.