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Luxury castle n°4

Tuscany

Our rating & descriptionLocation: Florence, Chianti Wine Region, Tuscany.

The Castle finds its origins in the XII century, when it becomes the

country residence of the noble Florentine family Del Nero. The Del Nero

family also owned other important historical buildings in Florence such

as the Palazzo Torrigiani-Del Nero in Piazza de’Mozzi and the Palazzo

Cambi-Del Nero in Via Tornabuoni further to the chapels of Santa Fe-

licita in Florence and the chapel Vallicella in Rome. The Del Nero family

coat of arms, representing a rearing greyhound, can still be seen today

at this Castle.The frescoes throughout the building have been painted in

various moments during the past centuries.

The private family chapel, dedicated to San Michele and San Filippo

Neri, was built in the late 1700s and in the same period a local clock

smith created and put into function the clock on the main tower.

The Italian garden at the entrance of the castle was first created in the

XIX century. Following the extinction of Del Nero family, the estate was

taken over completely by the Torrigiani family. The nobleman Carlo Tor-

rigiani put great attention to increasing the activities of the farm land of

the Castle together with his American wife, Anna Frey who was partic-

ularly affectionate with the Castle to the point that she requested her

burial to be in the private chapel in 1917.

AccomodationsThe castle offers luxury accommodation not comparable with any other

property in the region. The original frescoes, vaulted ceilings and fire-

places are located in common areas and guest rooms alike, exuding the

charm and history of the noble estate it was.

The 50 rooms and suites are unique and all offer the services and com-

forts of the most luxurious hotels. Rooms and suites painstakingly re-

stored, furbished with elegance and completed with state of the art

technology.

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WeddingsThis Castle is the perfect environment for the Chianti wedding ceremo-

ny of your dreams and offers a complete Tuscany wedding venue and

honeymoon package for your special day. The quintessential Tuscan

setting is a feast of natural beauty with the verdant rolling hills giving

way to the cornflower blue of the summer skies. After sunset the castle

and the centuries old cypress trees that line the paths and driveways

are lit up to provide an enchanting backdrop to your chianti wedding

celebrations.

The hotel chapel San Michele has been restored to its original splen-

dour with a white dove decorating the wonderful vaulted ceiling.

This picturesque building also retains the authentic furniture that lends

an historic charm to the venue.

The immediate area around the chapel enjoys meticulously maintained

Italian Gardens, exquisite Florentine roses and a secular Lebanon ce-

dar ensuring the most romantic and magical of atmospheres for your

Chianti wedding. The hotel’s luxury spa is the perfect place for the new-

lyweds and their guests to pamper themselves during their stay. The

range of relaxing and revitalising treatments is ideal preparation for the

wonderful day of wedding celebrations or to set you up for a tranquil

honeymoon in Tuscany.

FacilitiesThe SPA, doubtlessly a one of a kind, is over 1000 square meters and

offers personalized treatments, Heat Experiences, heated Vitality

Pool, Relaxation Area and a Fitness Suite with the most modern and

sophisticated equipment. All the machinery is extremely user friendly

and equipped with individual LCD screens featuring satellite TV . The

outdoor heated Swimming pool is located in front of the SPA, boasting

a magnificent view of the valley and lakes below. Two Tennis courts,

illuminated for night play, are available.

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