Home – Explore
What's Nearby
Città della Pieve is a lively, medieval hilltop town of Etruscan-Roman origins, famed for its red brick palazzos, stunning fresco’s and annual festivals. Also home to one of the most important Italian Renaissance painters: Pietro Vannucci called “Il Perugino”, master of Raphael whose works are exhibited in major galleries around the world.
Walking distance from Grove Cottage the town, with a plethora of churches, museums, artisan and boutique shops, A beautiful chocolate-box theatre, lively cafe’s, bars, excellent restaurants and speciality food stores. Along with 3 cookery schools and weekly fresh fruit and vegetable markets really does offer something for every discerning traveller. Whilst also being just a short drive from some of the Umbria and Tuscany’s most famous hilltop towns, vineyards and wineries.
And for hikers or skiing enthusiasts, nearby Mount Amita offers trails and slopes for a range of abilities. Or for those who’d prefer a restorative pampering plan a visit to one of the nearby world-class spas, take a dip in Umbria’s famed thermal waters or perhaps indulge in a luxurious therapy treatment.
GETTING HERE:
The cottage is a short drive from the main-line train station from where you can enjoy day-trips to Florence, Rome, Sienna or Arezzo and still return in time for dinner.
Airports:
Perugia International Airport (PEG) 45 minutes away by car.
Rome Fiumicino (FCO) Rome Ciampino (CIA) Florence (FLR) are all 2 hours away by car or train.
While the ramp to the countries main A1. motorway is also just a short drive away.