BADIA DI CAMPOLEONE ***** RELAIS & RESTAURANT IN

The Relais and Restaurant Badia di Campoleone is located in the heart of Tuscany, about 7 km from the historic center of , immersed in the green of a secular forest, protected by a large walled city. Staying at the hotel in Arezzo Badia di Campoleone means living the past, living in the elegance of a historic home and crossing the green geometries of its Italian gardens. The border between a 4 star superior hotel and a 5 star hotel in this luxury villa with a restaurant in Arezzo is really minimal as the quality of the services offered is accompanied by a warm sense of hospitality.

STRUCTURE

Relais Badia di Campoleone, a luxury hotel in Arezzo, offers charming accommodation in historic surroundings. The experience of the centuries handed down by the Marquis of the Stove and the noble families Albergotti and Persichetti is told by the frescoes of the salons and the architecture of the imposing apses of the inner church, forms of the ancient Benedictine Abbey dating back to the year 1000. The sixteenth-century villa dominating the stables, nowadays charming hotel in Arezzo, welcomes 34 rooms of various types, while the mill, the original nineteenth century building, now houses 4 beautiful rooms.

The smells of thymus and lavender of the Tuscan countryside, the melody of birds singing in the morning, the cheerfulness of the cicadas in the evening, are a stimulus for rebirth and physical and mental wellbeing. Nature, with its colors, comes from the windows of each room; Silence and peace are the right comfort for a holiday in this ancient residence in the heart of Tuscany. E

Hotel rooms Badia Campoleone di Arezzo

The furnishings of the rooms of this luxury hotel in Arezzo, cared for with details coming directly from the antique fair in Arezzo, together with the warmth of the original finishes of the period, offer different sensations and stays each time. The rooms are all equipped with king-size beds, including a TV, fridge bar, large private bathroom, air conditioning and free wi-fi internet access.

The spacious and light-filled spaces, elegant rooms and original frescoes make this historic residence in Tuscany, today one of the most popular 5 star hotels in Arezzo, the perfect place to spend an unforgettable holiday. Important characters in history have stayed here, like Pope Leo XIII, to whom the verses of the echo in memory of his recurring visits are dedicated. Care for aesthetics never loses attention to comfort and services, such as soft linens and luxurious amenities. Wi-fi is also available free of charge in the hotel's common areas.

• Executive Suite

The executive suite, a true jewel of this 5-star hotel in Arezzo, is a magnificent aristocratic apartment consisting of two lounges with stucco and 17th-century frescoes, a large bedroom, an en-suite bathroom, a sanitary facility, Italian.

• Superior/ Standard

Elegant and welcoming double room with private facilities, well appointed and complete with every comfort. Max 2 people.

• Deluxe Room

Refined large double room, furnished with period furniture, private facilities, finishes and furnishing in style, complete with every comfort. Max 2 people.

• Junior Suite

This room consists of a large bright and comfortable living room with sofa bed, double bedroom, private bathroom with shower, fabrics and breathtaking beauty, antique furnishings. Max 3 people.

• Garden Junior Suite

Entrance independent from the private garden, large bright and comfortable living room with possibility of sofa bed, twin bedroom, private bathroom with shower, cared in every detail. Max 3 people.

• Suite

Composed of two elegant double rooms, with double facilities and a comfortable private living room, perfect for families. Max 4 people.

• Garden Suite

Entrance independent from the private garden, spacious and comfortable living room, two elegant double rooms, with double facilities, perfect for family nuclei. Max 4 people.

Hotel Executive Hotel Badia Campoleone in Arezzo

The executive suite, a true jewel of this 4-star hotel in Arezzo, is a magnificent noble apartment for a truly dreamy holiday in Tuscany. The suite, former private apartment of the Marchesa Persichetti De Giudici, consists of two rooms, and one bedroom; The furnishings of this beautiful noble room are elegant and original in the period.

Access to the executive suite from the large central salon, the first environment is a room with elegant lateral vaults, accommodation is that of a study and a reading room; Guided by curiosity and astonishment, a second aisle meets; Where 4 great sixteenth-century frescoes confirm once again the noble origins of this villa. The paintings tell the story of a knight and his beloved, the knight's departure for a war, the courage of his lady, and the mystery of the return from war. The images of this story float in a landscape full of vegetation, but They see almost eastern countries far away, the interpretation of these frescoes is still an opportunity to study, but without doubt the sentiment and the mystery of this story give curiosity to every guest. The anatomy is also enriched with stucco frames and decorations.

The bedroom is housed in an entirely frescoed environment, the good conservation status of these paintings has allowed a restoration and a complete reconstruction of the landscapes depicted; The theme is undoubtedly nature, rich and fresh, exotic environments with palm trees and dates alternate with architectural details of great hand and with a conscious perspective; The ceiling, high and connected to a sky with cruise lines, transmits the sense of space, air light burst into rooms with large windows; Furnishings and curtains are rich and important in memory and testimony of the nobles who lived in this place. The frescoes continue in the interior of the apse, where luxury and refinement give birth to an enchanting bathroom with important sanitary styles, golden taps and a large tub for endless moments of relaxation. The suite is also equipped with every modern comfort and has a second toilet. Other details worth mentioning are the splendid view over the Italian garden surrounding this charming 16th-century villa near Arezzo.

Badia Campoleone Arezzo: the park and the swimming pool

Inside the large Italian garden of Hotel Badia di Campoleone in Arezzo there is a wonderful swimming pool, with whirlpool, available for guests throughout the summer. In the multifunctional building next to the pool, with the splendid scenery of the villa in the background, you can also play a game of tennis or soccer in order not to give up sport during your luxury holiday in the Tuscan countryside.

The large Italian garden extends for about 4 hectares, completely protected by a large walled area and has a wonderful perimeter pathway lined with secular hedgehogs, ideal for a meditative walk in the freshness and in the smells of nature. On request, we organize Nordic Walking trails, with an internal route to the vineyards and olive groves owned by this wonderful 5 star hotel in Arezzo.

Historic hotel in Arezzo | Badia di Campoleone

he Hotel Badia di Campoleone in Arezzo is located in a territory once run by the waters of the river , which retired left a land tongue on the sides of which, perhaps during the Lombardian domination, were built two castles, Castelluccio and Castellaccio. Thanks to its unrivaled position, this area was called campus leonis, that is, the Lion field, then transformed into Campoleone.

According to the legend, the origin of the Abbey of Campoleone was born from the repentance of Count Ugo, Marquis of Tuscany, for a lively and lively life, it seems in fact that the Count in a dream vision recognizing himself destined to eternal damnation for the provoked terror, approached Repentance and redemption, and confessing his sins in front of the Cardinal Archbishop of Ravenna and the Bishop of Florence, he decided to dedicate himself to the foundation and construction of some abbeys: The papers include the foundation of the Abbeys of Buonsollazzo, Settimo di Firenze, Città di Castello, Verruca in Lucca, Trasimeno and Campoleone at the time of the Marchese Ugo di Toscana.

Beyond the legend there are historical testimonies and strategic motives and power; Campoleone Abbey was started by Ugo in 972 in order to organize the imperial heritage in the territory around the city of Arezzo. In 988 Campoleone was already an abbey, while the imperial privilege for its founding was later given on December 13, 997. After its foundation, Bishop Elemperto entrusted the abbey to some Benedictine monks who fled from Montecassino, who dedicated The monastery at S. Gennaro, bishop of Benevento, the most popular saint of Campania, of which perhaps a relic was also transported to Campoleone.

Count Ugo had Campoleon of 6 castles, 7 villas, 24 courts and some mills on the Arno and the . His church, dedicated to S. Saturnino, housed remarkable treasures and works of art, becoming in a short time a rich and important abbey, one of the most remarkable feudal powers of Tuscany. Historical sources testify that the longobard castle, located today "Chiuso" (current garden of the swimming pool) and the abbey were very close (the Abbey is today the hotel Badia di Campoleone, a few kilometers from Arezzo) . The privileges and properties of the abbey, so great was his power that they were then recognized and confirmed by Federico I said Barbarossa in 1161.

Since the end of 1100, a period of decadence began, marked by the destruction of the monastery of S. Flora, the stronghold of the monastic feudalism of the arch, and the loss of many properties. The Government of the Consuls was replaced by that of the Podestà, but in 1214 the Arhetians besieged and destroyed the Castle of Campoleone, forcing the Abbot to surrender to the Commune all the castles and lands under his jurisdiction. The struggle between the podestà and the abbot was settled by an act in which at the first was the castle of Campoleone with all its pertinenza, the rents of the abbey, the houses and the fruits of the lands and vineyards, while the abate remained Only the monastery of S. Gennaro and the annexed cemetery. Despite the agreement, the aretines tried to usurp ecclesiastical property until 1236, the year in which compensation for damage to Campoleon's monks was established.

The abbey continued to exist until the middle of the 15th century as a community of monks, after which Niccolò V transformed it into a Commendation for the rights and property that had remained. This provisional legal institute became permanent in time and became a usufruct assigned to Commendatari. In 1527 the Duke Charles of Bourbon departed from Lombardy to fight the Florentines and Pope Clement VII. Coming to Campoleone, he destroyed the castle, the convent, the church, and all that existed nearby. After much disorder Giovanni Della Stufa, together with his brothers Angiolo and Pandolfo, rebuilt the church and the abate's house. All the remaining remains of the ancient abbey were surrendered to Cav. Francesco Lodovico Bacci and his brothers Ostilio, Lucrezia and Baccio. These noble aretines, on the ruins of the abbey church, built the villa, which today still maintains the name of Badia and which houses a sumptuous 4 star hotel near Arezzo.

Restaurant Badia Campoleone Arezzo

The restaurant of Relais Badia di Campoleone, one of the best restaurants in Arezzo, offers Tuscan cuisine and typical dishes of the Aretina tradition: fresh, egg or stuffed pasta, strictly handmade; Sweets and pastry production and fancy of the chef; Selections of meat sausages and the unforgettable IGP steak, always seasoned with extra virgin olive oil Tuscan IGP from the farm owned. For vegetarians there are tasty tasting menu of revisited dishes of great Tuscan and arsenic cuisine. Always prepared on time and freshness of ingredients are a must in this restaurant near Arezzo.

The restaurant's wine bar

Born in the old cellar, with its bare-brick characteristic, the wine bar is an intimate and private setting, a space dedicated to tasting selected wines, local and national, which gives a prestigious touch to this luxury restaurant with One of the most complete wines of Arezzo

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Wellness Center of Hotel Badia Campoleone, Arezzo

Relais Badia di Campoleone is a charming hotel with a wellness center in Arezzo. Relaxing in the expert hands of our masseurs is a must for a truly relaxing break in the wellness center in an exclusive spa resort in Arezzo.

The wellness walk will exhale your body and mind first on a path with sauna, steam bath, emotional shower and break in the whirlpool pool, and then continue with a selection of massage and / or beauty treatments to choose from within the proposals From our hotel.

Treatments available at the Wellness Center

• Holistic Massage - Massage that can be customized, depending on customer needs, draining, anti-stress or re-balancing. In holistic massage, the body is treated with cold squeezed oil and essential oils, using maneuvers that embrace the individual from head to toe. With Ayurveda handy • Holistic Massage - With Ayurveda handy • Campoleone massage - It is performed with two manuals, detoxifying first, to end with distressed maneuvers. Massage that combines the strength of the lion and the sweetness of a caress of the wind. • Draining massage - Massage that gives immediate relief especially to the lower limbs. The operator uses rhythmic and fluid movements to remove excess fluid and toxins from the dermis. Particularly suitable for women, especially if they are waiting and for those who conduct sports activities with regularity. • Four-Hand Massage - Particularly delicious, it is performed by two operators who take advantage of the natural and essential oils, combined with a stimulating and synchronized massage. The benefit is immediate, a feeling of relaxation and complete abandonment envelop the body, allowing body and mind to regenerate • Relaxation Massage - Slim and long-acting deep massage that has a strong relaxing power. This massage harmonizes body and mind and also improves the postural balance of the individual • Californian Massage - It's the massage that more than anything else insists on the notion of contact. Thanks to a fragrant oil, its movements can be fluid, wrap-around, rhythmic, circular, long; Embrace the entire body surface, molding it. Californian massages are designed to transmit energy to the person who receives it. • Toning Massage - Modifies the body, releases neuro-muscular tension, tonifies muscle mass, drains the subcutaneous connective tissue, stimulates fat dissolution. • Massage with stones - Massage with volcanic stones and essential oils. These stones have endless properties, their mineral content works effectively on psycho-physical balance, the heat emanated deconstructs the muscles creating distension, deep relaxation and drainage. • Shiatsu Massage (Room Service) - An ancient Japanese massage technique also called "art of contact" performed with acupressure along the meridians with the purpose of restoring their proper energy flow. Eliminates fatigue and tension, stimulates diuresis the body's self-destructive abilities. Suitable for all ages. • Anti-stress neck, neckline and face massage - It's really the latest fashion in the field of beauty and remise in forms. Skin massage re-oxygenates and reacts the facial and neck dermis thanks to the use of special products and creams. This manipulation begins with the head and slowly relaxes the muscles by relieving tension, pain, and giving a sense of well-being and youth.

Beauty treatments

• Face: • or Rebalance • I Re-oxygenating aromatherapy • or Hydrate • I Source of water • I Deep moisture • or purify • I Purifying rebalancing • I Deep moisture • I anti-age treatment • I Nutritional vitaminic antioxidant • O Eyes, neck, lips • I Anti-age eye contour • I Elasticizing eyes and neck

Hands and feet:

• Polynesian ritual relax hands and feet

Corpo: Renew, nourish • I Nutritious treatment of total body plant extracts • I Treatment of draining legs toning • I Peeling body and massage with super moisturizing cream (60 min) • I Body peeling with essential oils and sea salt

Wellbeing path:  or Sauna  Or Turkish bath  Or Emotional Shower  or Whirlpool

Meeting Rooms of Hotel Badia Campoleone, Arezzo

The business promotion in Tuscany. The relais Badia di Campoleone in the beautiful countryside surrounding Arezzo has a conference center inside the hotel, an ideal place for corporate meetings and workshops in Arezzo. The congress hall is housed inside the original church of the villa. The spacious, comfortable ambience can accommodate up to 100 people and is equipped with wi-fi, telephone, video projector and amplification system.

Why choose to organize a congress in Arezzo? The ability of the place to transmit tranquility and serenity provides the working group the ideal condition for learning or divulging a corporate message.

The Relais Badia di Campoleone in Arezzo guarantees great organizational service, and on request, our restaurant and our staff are available for intervals with coffee breaks or fast light lunches. Alternatively, for small business meetings, you can make use of private areas in the villa, tailored to your needs, in the wonderful setting of a luxury hotel in Tuscany. Recurring appointments of the city and business center of Arezzo, such as the gold fair, an important local representative event, can find the private relais of Badia di Campoleone a private lounge for negotiations in absolute tranquility.

Location for weddings and events in Arezzo

The Relais Badia di Campoleone is also a wonderful villa for weddings in the countryside of Arezzo.

Getting married in Arezzo means choosing a beautiful city in the heart of Tuscany, modern but still vivid of tradition and folklore. Badia di Campoleone, in the upcoming Tuscan countryside, echoes the history of the city, with the salons and rooms that abode the most important noble aretine families, presenting itself as one of the most requested weddings for the province of Arezzo. The wedding banquet is the affection the spouses convey to the guests on the most beautiful day of their life. Joy, party and friendship triumph at the Relais Badia di Campoleone for luxurious receptions and banquets in Arezzo.

Share with all the important people the eternal promise of love, in a fascinating place whose origin is far away, savor the delicacies chosen in the party pavilion, and finally cut the wedding cake under the stars in front of the villa in the pool park, This is the dream that the luxury hotel Badia di Campoleone in Arezzo wants to offer. Play your wedding menu among the endless proposals of the chef, fresh handmade pasta, selected meats, wonderful proposals enhanced by the creativity and capacity of our kitchen and catering service for the best weddings in Arezzo. Style, attention to detail, attention to fittings are the key features of our receptions.

Wishing to celebrate does not mean just marriage. Badia di Campoleone is also the ideal setting for receptions, corporate events, buffets, dinners or promotional cocktails. Inner catering service: on request wedding planner, florist, hairdresser, decorators and builders, vintage or car rental, transfer to and from Arezzo, hot air balloon and fireworks.

The church recommended

Near the relais is the church of Pieve a Sietina, a beautiful country church at the foot of the Badia di Campoleone resort of Arezzo. The church has been mentioned since 1022. The building, with three naves divided by large rectangular pillars and completed by the same semicircular apses, dates back to the first phase of the Romanesque (XI century), although there are no secondary medieval elements missing. The sailboat on the facade is a modern work. The interior is completely covered with frescoes: dating back to 1370-1380 are those above the right arch of the presbytery. In 1370 the fresco with the Madonna on the throne with Child and two kneeling saints is to be reported. At the end of the fifteenth century, the group came up with Madonna on the throne, Annunciation, Martyrdom of Sant'Agata.

Arezzo and Tuscany

The city of Arezzo, surrounded by the beautiful Tuscan countryside, is situated in a happy position at the confluence of four valleys (Valdarno, , Valtiberina and ). Known by the name of Arretium, the city has ancient Etruscan and Roman origins, although testimonies show that the territory was inhabited since the Paleolithic. This charming art city offers interesting excursions for visits and holidays in Tuscany in the heart of history, culture, nature and good food.

The birthplace of Francesco Petrarca, in the 14th century, was transformed into a great cultural center by Bishop Guido Tarlati, while the patrons of the Medici family until the 1700 amplified their prestige and artistic beauty. Among the monuments not to be missed during your tour of Arezzo we remind you of the Romanesque church of Santa Maria at the Cathedral; The medieval church of San Domenico with works by Cimabue and that of St. Francis with works by Piero della Francesca, including the cycle of frescoes "The legend of the True Cross", a true masterpiece of the Renaissance; The municipal building and the pretorio palace; The Renaissance lodges designed by Giorgio Vasari and the Piazza Grande houses-towers; The splendid Medicean Fortress; The Casa-Museo del Vasari; The Diocesan Museum, the Archaeological Museum and the Roman Amphitheater, and the Civic Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Arezzo is also in an excellent position to discover Tuscany and visit the major Tuscan art cities such as Siena, Florence, , Montepulciano, Pienza and San Gimignano, being well connected both at the railway and motorway level. Your holiday in Arezzo and its surroundings, staying at the Hotel Badia di Campoleone will be a unique and unforgettable experience between the charm of art, history and nature.

Saracino's Showcase and other Arezzo events

Arezzo is a very culturally active city throughout the year and offers a rich calendar of cultural events and events.

The Antique Fair of Arezzo, the oldest and most famous in , is held on the first Sunday of all months and is a must-see event not only for collectors: pieces of precious antiques and modernity, vintage jewelery and real rarity For enthusiasts and for those who love the charm of the past.

The Giostra del Saracino, a knightly tournament of medieval origins, sees the various districts of the city confronted in a striking challenge at the last shot of music, costume and flag games. The carousel is held twice a year, in June and September, and always gives great emotions. And how to forget about the countless events organized at Arezzo's Business Center, a modern exhibition hall consisting of 6 pavilions that attracts thousands of visitors every year? The Golden Fair in April (April) is an event that has for years been lustrous and prestigious in Arezzo, known as the "gold city" for the many producing companies and the refinement of jewelery produced in this area. The International Dog Show (in February), featuring dogs from all breeds from around the world, one of the largest and most interesting for cinnamon enthusiasts.

Cortona, a city of art of Etruscan origin

Every tourist on holiday in Tuscany can not miss a visit to Arezzo. From the Hotel Badia di Campoleone you can organize an interesting tour in Tuscany and easily reach also the beautiful Etruscan city of Cortona, world-famous for art, history and antiques, a reality that really offers a lot to lovers of Culture, history, art and nature.

Virgil reports that Cortona was founded by the mythical Dardanus, who lost his Corys helmet in combat, from which Cortona would be derived. History, on the other hand, tells us that Cortona was founded by the Umbrians more than 3,000 years ago and became an important etruscan lucumonia named Curtum in the 8th century BC. He then went under the rule of the Romans and Goths, before becoming a free commune in the 12th century and being sold for a period to the .

Cortona, a true jewel of Etruscan and medieval art enclosed by Etruscan and Roman walls, is characterized by alleys with stunning views. Admire the impressive medieval palaces, such as the Palazzo del and Casali Palace, home to the Museum of the Etruscan Academy and the City of Cortona (MAEC), which houses treasures of the Etruscan, Roman, Egyptian, medieval and modern times. You can not miss a tour of the churches: the Duomo, the Basilica of Santa Margherita and just outside the walls the splendid Hermitage of the Cells where St. Francis lived. In the valley there is finally the Archaeological Park with numerous Etruscan tombs of rare beauty and great archaeological importance. The city of Cortona is very lively from a cultural point of view: we remember the Tuscan Sun Festival, a concert of internationally renowned classical music; The Arcade of the Archidad, a medieval shooting tournament with the crossbow; Cortonantiquaria, national exhibition of antique furniture; And dozens of fairs based on excellent local produce and local wines.