castle hotels reviews L'Aquila: a Authentic Journey of Modern Times

Castle Hotels are in a group of their own for individuals interested in more than just a time off to unwind and do sightseeing, more than a Guest room with a swimming pool and air conditioning – a uncommon experience attainable in many places worldwide at low-priced rates: today wanderings to exotic and far away countries are financially within reach and simple to organizse thanks to the web and the endless supply of data at one’s finger tips on the Internet.

Castle Hotels communicate the appeal and gracefulness of historical days, chambers and dungeons with centuries of history and thousands of anecdotes to tell: the homes to many a famous family today a special travel destination for a select few eager to discover secrets of those places along with little know traditions and customs typical of that specific region or location.

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. Castles were built to demonstrate status and power of the owner and his family. Castles were also built as a means of defense: the first massive structures of defense date back as early as 600 BC during the history of the iron age with the Roman invasions of England.

In the United Kingdom, most of todays castle hotels were built after the year 1000 AD during the medieval period. As the Renaissance gained momentum starting from Italy, commerce and trade blossomed generating riches which were invested in building luxury villas and castle estates for the new and rich aristocrats of the time. 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 interesting destination not only for their natural historical value, but also for their special positions which make hotels exclusive retreats for a top quality holiday.

The first Cistercian settlement in the valley of L’Aquila, the Monastery of Santo Spirito in Abruzzo is just minutes away from L’Aquila. 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.

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.

The monastery is protected with high boundary walls which almost isolate it from the surrounding 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.

Essential and quiet best describe this location for a relaxing vacation of a romantic getaway. 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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