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The
12th century 'borgo' (hamlet) of Santa Giuliana
is one of the best-preserved castles in the Umbrian
province of Perugia.The earliest mention of Santa
Giuliana is found in the monastic annals of the
Carmodolite Order in the year 1143 when the castle
was a military outpost for Perugia. By the late
16th cent., the castle no longer had a military
function and it became a monastic settlement.
More recently, and until the end of the last century,
it was occupied by farmers employed by one of
the large landholders of this region.
In the early 1970's, a diverse group of artists,
after lengthy negotiations with the Church, purchased
the hamlet. Over the course of the next 10 years,
the stone buildings were painstakingly restored.
Although modern amenities (electricity, plumbing,
central heating) were added, this was done with
the utmost care to respect the original design.
Casa Giuliana is perched near the peak of Monte
Corona and there are breathtakingly beautiful
views of the surrounding countryside.
This charming vacation home has three bedroom.
The ground floor has a single bedroom.There is
a small living area on the ground floor ideal
for reading.
The
first floor of Casa Guliano has an living room
with TV and CD player. There is a private dining
room that seats six and a fully equipped kitchen
fully of Italian pottery and utinsils.
The
second floor has two bedrooms. There is one double
bedroom with queen size bed and one double bedroom
with two twin beds. All bedrooms share a bath
with shower. |
