castle hotels bookings L'Aquila: a Real Travel of Modern Times

Castle Hotels are in a group of their own for families on the outlook for more than just a trip to relax and sightsee, more than a Guest room with all modern comforts – a different experience reachable in many places worldwide at low-priced prices: today travels to new and far away countries are financially within reach and easy to coordinate thanks to the web and the endless supply of ideas at one’s disposal on the web.

Castle Hotels award the seducement and beauty of bygone days, chambers and dungeons with lifetimes of history and thousands of stories 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.

There are literally thousands of castle hotels in the world today – most of them are concentrated in the heart of Europe richest in history and castle building traditions. The rich and powerful would often build castles, a symbol of their power and financial capability. Castles were also built as a means of defense against enemies during the numerous wars over the centuries which took place starting as early as the iron age when the romans invaded England.

In the UK the majority of existing castles were built during the so called dark ages (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 initiative spread quickly throughout the aristocrats of Europe and architects flocked to Italy to master innovative building techniques and returned to their own countries with new ideas.

Today Castle Hotels are an charming destination not only for their permanent historical value, but also for their atypical 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. Santo Spirito was built in 1222 on land offered by Count Berardo of Ocre by Placido of Roio. 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.

Later on in 1330 Santo Spirito was given in trust to Maffeo and Francesco Barberini 2 Cardinals; 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.

Today the Monastery of Santo Spirito is a charming Castle Hotel with a majestic view of the Aquilano valley and the Gran Sasso towering at just under 3.000 meters.

Essential and quiet best describe this location for a relaxing vacation of a romantic getaway. Informal and discrete hospitality combined with numerous outdoor activities (horseback riding, trekking and bike riding) make the Monastery of Santo Spirito an attractive location for those passionate about castle hotels and the outdoors.

The Monastery of Santo Spirito is open all year round providing cool summer lodging away from the noise and heat of the city, offering a warm and relaxing winter retreat after a day out skiing at nearby slopes – all this at affordable prices.

Santo Spirito is also the ideal location for weddings in Italy

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