romantic castle hotels Italy: a True Travel of Modern Times

Castle Hotels are in a group of their own for citizenry interested in more than just a holiday to relieve tension and see popular sights, more than a hotel room with air conditioning and swimming pool – a different experience obtainable in many places worldwide at low-cost prices: today trips to new and far away lands are affordable and simple to organizse thanks to the web and the plentifulness of data readily available on the web.

Castle Hotels grant the allure and beauty of past days, chambers and dungeons with generations of history and thousands of tales 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. Owners of castles were rich and powerful families wanting to demonstrate publicly their riches 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.

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 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 appealing travel destination not only for their built-in historical value, but also for their special locations 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. After the founder’s death in 1248, the monastery came under the auspices of the Cistercian Order and the Convent of Santa Maria in Casanova, near Penne.

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.

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.

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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