Surroundings Bettona, Umbria
B&B Le 4 Stagioni is located on Monte Bandita, one of the hills just outside Bettona in the green heart of Umbria. The Villa stands in 6000 m2 of private grounds surrounded by forest. From the villa you can have a lovely walk around the property and the forest, find a nice spot to view the sun set, or just laze in a hammock. But foremost Le 4 Stagioni is an excellent place from which to start a daytrip, visiting Umbria, the unrivaled Tuscan scenery or one of the nearby cities of art. If you venture a bit further, you can find the famous cities of Rome and Florence, which are still within easy reach. For those who are not in a hurry and want to be surprised by a great view, you can take the B roads that wander all over the area and discover what Umbria has to offer. For the holidaymaker who wants to be a bit more active golf, fishing, horse riding, kayaking, hang gliding, hiking or biking can be found in the area. Information about all of these is available at the villa.
Bettona
Bettona, known as 'The Etruscan Fort on the left bank of the Tiber', provides a stunning view over the valley of Spoleto. The history of Bettona started centuries ago. On the outskirts of Bettona is an Etruscan Tomb dating from 200 BC. The medieval town nestles within walls that include traces of the original Etruscan stonework. Inside this protected enclave, it's as though time has stood still. There are no modern buildings (modern, in this case, meaning post 1600). In the Piazza Cavour you will find the entrance to the town museum which includes the 'Pinaciteca' where the works of Andrea della Robbia, Tiberio d'Assisi, Dosso Dossi, Fiorenzo di Lorenzo and Il Perugino are displayed. There is a new archeological exhibit which extends under the piazza.
Wines
Since Etruscan times, the Bettonese have grown olives and grapes on the hillsides that surround the town. The grapes produce the well known white and red wines of the D.O.C. Colli Martani.
Golf
Near Perugia there are three golf clubs of note. more >>
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Assisi in Italy stretches out on the slopes of Monte Subasio, above the plain where the Topino and Chiascio rivers flow. |
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Perugia, the great "Guelf strong-hold" rises up in the region's heart, with its 5 historical quarters closed-in by its Etruscan town walls. These enormous bastions formed by cyclopic square masses, were constructed 22 centuries ago and are still visible for long stretches |
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Orvieto's origins go back to the Etruscan civilization; the first Etruscan settlements, going back to the 9th Century B.C., infact, were found inside the tufaceous caves in the bedrock upon which today rises the city. |
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Spoleto,although if shows evident traces of the Roman era in its urban structure, substantially mantains a medieval appearance- This is due to the period in which it was first a flourishing Longobard Duchy, and then an important city within the Papal State. |
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If you follow the State Road "Valnerina" from Terni, you'll reach the very famous Marmore Waterfalls after 7 km. |
