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This superb resort is situated at the slopes of the medieval town of Cortona. Immersed in a vast estate, Le Terre dei Cavalieri consists of an ancient farmhouse and in a villa "Leopodina" dating back to the XVIIIth century. After an accurate restoration, the resort offers its guests the possibility of sojourning in rooms and suites equipped with every comfort, is the ideal place to spend pleasant and relaxing hours, or to visit the most interesting artistic sites of Tuscany and Umbria. The estate consists of a farmhouse and a Leopodina. You will be able to dine in a kitchen that used to accommodate over 30 people at a time, sleep in a bedroom converted from the old cattle shed, or in the bedroom converted from the old dove-tower. The walls are adorned with paintings and pictures, but the best images you will be able to behold come from simply opening the windows onto stunning natural settings, such as the dark mountains hanging over Cortona, the sweet and seamless countryside and the profile of Cortona. Bedrooms are tastefully furnished with careful attention to Tuscan tradition, with terracotta floors, ceilings with wooden beams and antiques. In addition to the better known Tuscan cities, such as Florence, Pisa, Siena, Arezzo, Perugia and Assisi, there are many minor towns and places which are well worth a visit and which can be easily reached by car from Le Terre dei Cavalieri. These include: Cortona - This town is the summer centr of antiques fairs, well known for its magnificent painting of Beato Angelico and its famous Etruhian Museum, Pienza - Founded by Pope Pio II and realised by Piccolomini, this is the city " born from a love of thought and a dream of beauty" a jewel in Renaissance Art. Pienza is also well known for its typical food shops, full of Tuscan specialities. Other beautiful places to visit include: San Quirico d'Orcia, with its marvelous 13th century Roman Collegiate Church and the 16th Horti Leonini; Sant Antimo, with its charming Abbey, founded by Carlo Magno Montalcino, kingdom of Brunello wine; Banfi Castle, ancient fortress on the way to the sea, recently- restored and now museum of the most refined glass- making techniques for wine bottling. The property offers barbecue area, doctor on call, wireless Internet access, laundry service, library, lobby, pets allowed, reception, restaurant, solarium and outdoor swimming pool.
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