Until four years ago the castle was largely in ruins until the famed architect Alberto ... more
Durante transformed it into a modern hotel preserving its original features including its imposing XII century watchtower while providing every comfort for todays ...
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The stylish Castello di Velona hotel occupies an 11th century fortress and former ... more
aristocratic residence overlooking the hills and valleys of the Val d'Orcia as well as the impressive Mount Amiata, Tuscany's highest volcano. The 24 individually designe...
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The stylish Castello di Velona hotel occupies an 11th century fortress and former ... more
aristocratic residence overlooking the hills and valleys of the Val d'Orcia as well as the impressive Mount Amiata, Tuscany's highest volcano. The 24 individually designe...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
A luxury Castle in the heart of Tuscan Renaissance: an open window on the landscape of ... more
history Medieval Fortalice of the XI century the most ancient visible part today is the watch out tower of the XII century that was theatre of fights between the Republic of Siena and the one of Florence The principal loggia is of the Renaissance epoch in which the castle was turned into a residential villa In the same period the "Velona" was depicted in the geographic papers painted by Ignazio Danti at the Vatican A copy of them does exist into the library of the castle Instead of taste medieval mole is the back side built in slow epoch A court opened to the routes of the art The road that follows the cost of the castle at valley it is marked on ancient geographic papers with the Via Clodia name the old Roman road of the first century AC in which the southern Etruria was joining Rome In the vicinity strokes there are visible hips of the Via Francigena route covered by writers artists famous brigands and pilgrims who in the Middle Ages were going to Rome for the jubilee In the adjacent zones of the castle important Etruscan finds were found today preserved in the Montalcino museum Indulged by now in ruin in 1997 the castle was bought from a private family and they commissioned the reorganization turning the castle into a luxury Relais preserving his original structure and keeping the characteristics of an ancient House of the Countryside alive
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Advantages: Good food, nice atmosphere Disadvantages: Something not quite perfect, a little too busy
Di Maggios, as the name may suggest, are a string of Italian restaurants situated in and around the Glasgow area. I will be reviewing the city centre restaurant specifically which is situated in Royal Exchange Square but I believe that the quality and atmosphere have been similar in their other restaurants so would (slightly tentatively since I haven't been to them all!) recommend the others equally.
I hadn't booked the restaurant and so was a little concerned that I would have to wait as it was a Friday night. Luckily there was room and my partner and I were seated straight away but it can get quite busy so I would recommend booking just to be sure if you really want to come here. From the start the waiter managed to achieve the right balance of being friendly but not intruding on us-my personal preference is when a waiter keeps out ...
flyingllamas 28.11.2009
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Advantages: Smells Great Disadvantages: Can be expensive
Hi. I'm going to share with you my experiences with Armani's ACQUA DI GIO today.
This fragrance came out way back in 1996 following the successes of Armani Mania (1981) and Armani Eau Pour Homme (1984). I have no hesitation in saying that Acqua Di Gio too is a success.
Armani's Acqua Di Gio for Men is constantly being advertised everywhere, particularly in Debenhams and Men's magazines such as Men's Fitness and Men's Health. This was a big factor behind me buying this because Armani weren't going to spend millions advertising this fragrance if it was not good. Neither would Debenhams display posters of it everywhere either.
I also bought my 50ml of Acqua Di Gio because of the positive reviews from word of mouth and from the Internet. I bought mine from Superdrug.
Anyway... Armani's Acqua Di Gio for Men comes in a simple ...
Advantages: An all day fragrance Disadvantages: None
This is undoubtedly one of my favourite fragrances.
Acqua Di Gio is the older brother of Armani's new daytime fragrance Mania, and as such is a much more responsible mature fragrance, but no less fun!
It is light, fresh and very different from the usual musky aftershaves for men. Plus it smells expensive!
It is a light citrussy fragrance with rounded musky/woody undertones which make it good for nights out, but essentially this is a day time fragrance.
This is for the young (and young at heart) professional - suitable for business meetings, as well as a night out on the town.
It's a fun but formal fragrance and is slightly flamboyant compared to other mens aftershaves, but no less masculine - it's an alternative to the norm - which is always welcome!
It is very distinctive and you do not need to wear a lot of it - it lasts ...
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Product Information for "Castello Di Velona, Montalcino" »
Product details
Long Name
Castello Di Velona
Rating
4 Stars
Rooms
24
Type
Hotel
Address
Località Velona
Post Code
53024
City
Montalcino
County
Tuscany
Country
Italy
Continent
Europe
Manufacturer's product description
High on a gentle hillock overlooking the peaceful Val d? Orcia and the distant 5,700 ft. Summit of Tuscany?s highest mountain peak, Mt. Amiata, is the breathtaking site of the newly reconstructed luxury boutique hotel, Castello di Velona.
