castle hotels Italy: a Real Life Travel of Modern Times

Castle Hotels are in a group of their own for citizenry in search of more than just a trip to unwind and see popular sights, more than a Guest room with all modern comforts – a different experience reachable in many places worldwide at affordable prices: today wanderings to new and far away lands are financially within reach and simple to schedule thanks to the web and the plenitude of ideas obtainable on the Internet.

Castle Hotels propose the bewitchment and glamour of historical days, chambers and dungeons with lifetimes of history and thousands of myths to tell: ancient and noble family homes and estates transformed into special travel destinations to satisfy the quest for knowledge and learn ancient traditions and behaviors: we learn from our past and by doing so shed light on our future.

The world is populated with countless castle hotels, many of which are located in those European countries with a strong historical background from which castle building was derived. Owners of castles were rich and powerful families wanting to demonstrate publicly their riches Wars and conflicts of interests and power were the main drive behind the building of many (if not most) of the castles handed down to us over the centuries.

Many Great castles were built during the dark ages of the medieval period. The Renaissance in Italy brought prosperity and resources to invest in luxury private residences giving every nobility the opportunity to build their very own private palazzo. The trend took off like a blaze in a barn with architects traveling to Italy from all parts of Europe to understand new building techniques of the Italian masters

Today Castle Hotels are an attractive destination not only for their natural historical value, but also for their special positions which make hotels exclusive retreats for a top quality holiday.

Santo Spirito is a Monastery, now one of the few hotels in Abruzzo near l’Aquila, a Cistercian settlement. It was built in 1222 by Placido of Roio on an estate donated by Count Berardo of Ocre. When Placido of Roio passed away, Santo Spirito passed under the rule of the Cistercian Order and the Convent of Santa Maria in Casanova a complex situated in the south of Abruzzo – Penne in the province of Chieti.

In 1330 it was already given in trust to the cardinals Maffeo and Francesco Barberini; Centuries later This charming small monastery was destined to be abolished by Pope Innocent X.

Santo Spirito is isolated from the surrounding mountain landscape by tall massive walls surrounding the entire landscape. The square courtyard, the church, refectory, dormitory and chapter room are all part of this majestic historical jewel.

Santo Spirito castle hotel offers a breath taking view of the Gran Sasso (highest peak of Central Apennine mountain range) from the outdoor terrace and rooms.

Informal and comfortable are 2 adjectives which describe Santo Spirito very well – words often used by Guests after a stay be it for a family holiday or a romantic week end. The Monastery of Santo Spirito provides affordable quality accommodation in a limited number of rooms and a wide variety of outdoor activities including horseback riding, excursions to the Gran Sasso, trekking and much more.

This Hotel in the heart of the Abruzzo region is open all year around for cool relaxed summer holidays and warm winter evenings after a day out skiing on the slopes.

Santo Spirito is also the ideal location for weddings in Italy

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