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The Farmhouse “I Romiti” is a splendid 19th century farmhouse, which has been recently restored (April 2000), and is situated on the borders of Umbria and Tuscany, between the lake of Chiusi and Lake Trasimeno, in the area of Bruscalupo. This is the area where the majority of archaeological finds have been made in the territory of Castiglione del Lago, dating back from the V to II century B.C.It enjoys beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. It is also conveniently situated for visiting the most important historical cities in Umbria and Tuscany. The green rolling hills and the peace and tranquillity of the place make it the ideal place for an enjoyable holiday. The farmhouse is part of a 40 hectare farming estate which produces oil, wine, vin santo (a sweet desert wine), fruit and vegetables. On the ground floor there are four apartments of various sizes which sleep a total of 17 people. The apartments also have central heating, a safe, a TV satellite, a telephone, a provider for internet. Outside every apartment, a small private garden area with table, chairs, umbrella and barbeque so that our guests can have fun cooking and eating their meals out-doors. On the first floor there are 5 spacious double bedrooms, comfortably furnished with good taste, all of the rooms have a bathroom with shower, a safe and a TV satellite. A spacious independent outdoor kitchen, can be used by a group of guests who, if they wish, can enjoy their meals under a large gazebo, or alternatively, call in caterers for receptions, coffee breaks, parties.... There is a communal lounge available for the guests use with a characteristic fireplace, a reading room. There is a 1 hectare park with a playground, bowling, table tennis and a swimming pool 7x15. There is also archery and mountain-bikes can be rented. There is a tennis court, five-a-side football, a small fitness centre and a restaurant. 2 km away is a riding school with qualified instructors.

Surrounded by rolling hills, Lake Trasimene is one of the region’s main tourist attractions, offering a broad selection of facilities from ports to beaches, hotels, campings and restaurants. The area of the lake included in the Parco Regionale Lago Trasimeno includes a stretch of land at the water’s edge and extends to towns rich in history such as Passignano sul Trasimeno, Tuoro sul Trasimeno and Magione, Torricella and Polvese Island. The importance of Passignano sul Trasimeno grew over the centuries as it was situated along the main route from the north to Rome, it was an early Etruscan settlement which later became under the influence of Rome. The gauls passed here on their way to overthrow Rome, as did Hannibal after his victory over Caius Flaminius at Lake Trasimene in 217BC. Later the Goths, the Longobards and the Byzantines, until eventually the area came under the dominion of Perugia in around 1000AD, at the time the city state was trying to extend its borders at the expense of nearby Chiusi.The fortress dates back to the 5th or 6th century and was originally built by the Londobards, this functioned as the centre of a much larger castle which extended at three different periods to such proportions as to extend to the waters edge. Today remains only the 14th century triangular clock tower, some of the bastions and large sections of walls. In 1488 the castle was the setting for the final long and bloody feud between the Oddi and the Della Corgna families, and event which is still remembered today in the Palio delle Barche on the last Sunday of July. Driven out of Perugia, the Oddi took refuge at the castle of Passignano. When the Baglioni and Della Corgna families besieged the fortress, the family attempted to escape on boats which had been sent for their rescue from the island. The boats were then driven off the shorelines by the troops of the besieging families, the Oddi therefore had no choice but to opt for the less dignified solution of sneaking out of the castle carrying heir own boats on their shoulders.The churches of the town are well worth a visit for example the late-15th century San Bernardino, which has a particularly fine sandstone doorway, and the 17th century oratory of San Rocco, which also boasts an unusual double doorway in sandstone. San Cristoforo, beside the cemetery, dates back as far as the 10th century, even although it has undergone considerable modifications during the 19th century. The walls of the nave are decorated with a cycle of frescoes by various local artists during the 11th and 14th century

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