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The 19th century Villa Mustafà is immersed in vegetation and framed by two ancient columns. The house looks over a large garden with an orchard that is surrounded by a silvery olive plantation and a vineyard. The marvellous view offers many relaxing moments sunbathing or sitting under the shade of centuries old trees. |
From the doorway, you enter the sunny lounge, originally used to house the coaches of Maestro Mustafà. Today it accommodates the breakfast table with aromas of fresh home baked specialties. You reach the heart of the Villa climbing the original staircase to the first floor and the Study. This room was renovated to recreate the nineteenth Century atmosphere and contains ancient books and the original documents from the artistic career of the Maestro. Through the study, you access the two bedrooms named Ivy and Wheat. Many original pieces, owned by the Maestro, complete the decoration of the Villa. Everywhere in the home you can enjoy the feeling of the 19th century past with modern domestic amenities. There is car parking, a large private garden and a barbecue. |
| Property Facilities Summary: | Barbecue | Child Friendly | Children's Playground | Children's Pool | Home Produce | Horseback Riding | Mountain Bike Rentals | Olive Oil Tasting | Parking | Trekking | Wine Tasting | Wine Tours | | |
Montefalco: According to some historians, the Etruscans founded Montefalco. During the Roman expansion wars and later the barbaric invasions, the Falisco Umbro (the first recorded name of Montefalco) was almost destroyed. Shortly after the Roman Patrician, Mario Curione, selected the site as his retreat, fortifying it with turrets and renaming it Cor Curionis (or "Corcurione" in the common dialect of the time). The town was an independent municipality, which governed itself under roman protectorate. The name Montefalco appears officially in 1249, after the Saracen troops of Fredrick II ravaged the town. The construction of the first Palazzo del Popolo in 1270 established a distinguished location for the town's government. Entry to the town was gained via four guarded doors that remain unchanged today. Porta S. Agostino, with its picturesque battlement tower, gives way to Corso Goffredo Mameli, the main street, and from there to the Piazza del Comune. From Porta della Rocca, reminiscent of the ancient fortress, you are directed to the Quarter of San Francesco and outside, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Valley of Alta Umbria. From Porta Federico II, complete with his insignia, close to the church of S. Bartolomeo, you can see the city of Trevi and a views of olive plantations. Porta Camiano guards the Eastern entrance of the town and glimpses the church of S. Fortunato, immersed in the homonymous woods. From there you have a marvellous view of the cities of Foligno and Trevi. |
The town is divided into four divisions that are celebrated during the August historical festival - Fuga del Bove. The four quarters compete for the Palio (prize) in a series of events dressed in Medieval costumes. The festival is also a gastromonical feast. Montefalco has a rich and interesting artistic heritage. In the San Francesco museum there are original frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli, Il Perugino and other maestros. Of particular note are the hand made weaving made according to original medieval patterns. Original products of the Montefalco hills include Extra Virgin Olive Oil (protected and guaranteed by the D.O.P. mark) and the unique and prestigious Sagrantino wine. These specialties are featured in many gastronomical events during the year. Montefalco is 400 m above sea level and due to its extraordinary location is called the Balcony of Umbria (Ringhiera Umbra); walking around the city walls you can enjoy the incredible view of the valley of Umbria. |
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