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 In the buildings surrounding the medieval Castle of Ripa d'Orcia (13th century) set on a rise in the centre of Orcia Valley, you will find a comfortable country Residence with rooms and apartments ideal for relaxing vacations.
In this splendid location the Ripa d'Orcia offers tourists who want to visit the beautiful cities of Tuscany, Umbria and Northern Lazio, an ideal base for exploring. |
The Castle of Ripa d'Orcia was probably built in the early Middle Ages, but it does not appear in official deeds until 1218 when it is mentioned in the "Estimo", a census of land and castles. |
 During this period the castle belonged to the Salimbeni dynasty. In 1484 the castle, along with its fortress, the village and a large part of the surrounding land became the property of the Piccolomini Family of the Carli lineage, whose descendants still own it today. |
Ripa d'Orcia Castle, an architectural complex which has survived virtually unchanged to the present day, offers hospitality and in the ancient Salone del Telaio, tasting of the products of the farm: Orcia Wines, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Grappa (only on request for groups) . |
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