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 An unique combination of picture-perfect landscape of golden, rolling hills, winding country roads lined with cypress trees and lush, hearty food, friendly people and a rich cultural legacy of Renaissance art, Classical architecture and ancient history. This is the area and the context where the exclusive and secluded resort of Casa Cornacchi lies. |
Located by the romantic castle of Montebenichi within the province of Arezzo, Casa Cornacchi is an ideal starting point to visit the major Tuscan art towns as well as the Chianti and Crete Senesi regions. |
 The foundations of Casa Cornacchi date back to early 1500 and have had several additions over the centuries. The historical background tells us that in the turbulent years following the descent of the Lansquenets in Italy and the defeat of the "Black Brigades" headed by Giovanni de' Medici, many of the mercenary captains who had fought by his side and been paid by the Popedom withdrew to their feuds. |
 In fact, the name Casa Cornacchi derives from the family name of the former owners. The earliest mention of the Cornacchi family from Faenza dates back to 1230 but only in XV century some member of the family became renowned as notary and army officer. |
 The property was bought in ruins in 2000 by the present owners, a family company with a long tradition as historical building contractors, and it took nearly three years of careful and meticulous restoration to give the buildings their ancient splendour.
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