LE DODICI QUERCE

In the heart of Umbria, a region rich in culture and antique traditions, the Country House
"Le Dodici Querce" (= The Twelve Oaks) is a perfectly integrated complex in the green countryside , where olive trees and vineyards have produced marvellous oil and wine for centuries and written pages of the history of a landscape that offers a continuosly changing picture through the seasons.
The familiar and welcoming atmosphere gives the tourists a feeling of a "true" holiday,close to nature, completely relaxed, far from the usual summer and winter tourist consumerism.
The complex is strategically located near famous centres of art , culture and religion centres like Perugia, Spoleto, Foligno, Assisi, Spello, Todi, Orvieto, Cascata delle Marmore.

The complex is situated round a spacious area and it is composed of two buildings, a central one with hotel facilities, reception, large lounges and a portico with TV, bar, a spacious veranda with a restaurant The other building has 15 rooms with country-style furniture, bathroom / shower, hairdryer, minibar, colour TV, telephone (with direct connections).
The equipments:
* The swimming- pool
The swimming-pool is situated in the centre of the complex : a source of rest after a sightseeing day and of energizing leisure before tasting the typical meals of the Umbrian cooking traditions.
* The restaurant
Typical cuisine based on tradition and care.
Remarkable are thr grilled roasts, the home-made pasta dishes and the goose sauce, typical dish of the harvest time, accompanied by Sagrantino di Montefalco from our local precious species of vine.
At a distance of 300 m.
Regular, grass football pitch.

At 3 km.
tennis courts.

At 3 km A riding school.

The flats:
The Country House has three flats, for a completely independent stay and at the same time with the advantage of the services available at the Country House.
* GIOVANNA (6 beds) - On the first floor of the Country House building It is composed of a hall, a livingroom with fireplace and kitchenette, corridor, 3 double rooms and a bathroom.

How To Reach Us
By car:
From the NORTH, Motorway (Autostrada) A1 FIRENZE/ROMA Exit Valdichiana, then take E45 direction ROMA exit Ripabianca ; then main road (S.S.) 316 direction Gualdo Cattaneo, and finally provincial road (S.P.
) 423 for Massa Martana.
From the SOUTH, Motorway (Autostrada) A1 ROMA/FIRENZE Exit Orte; take E45 direction PERUGIA Exit Massa Martana, continue for San Terenziano by provincial road (S.P.) 414 and then by S.P.
423 to Gualdo Cattaneo .
By train:
FOLIGNO Railway station (Perugia) (22km)
By air:
S.EGIDIO airport (Perugia) (50 km)

To Visit
GUALDO CATTANEO
Gualdo Cattaneo, is a picturesque medieval village situated on the slopes of the Martani Mountains in a particularly pleasant position.
Its economy, traditionally tied to agriculture activities which include the production of oil, wine, cereals and cattle and swine breeding, has in more recent times diversified into other industrial activities such as the food, components and building sectors.
Mention should also be made to the important tourist initiatives being undertaken by the town.

To see:
In the center of the town:
- Fortress (15th century);
- Church of SS.
Antonio e Antonino (13th century).
Contains a tempera painting by the Umbrian School from the 14th century;
- Church of S.
Agostino (15th century).
- Church of S.
Andrea (13th century)
- Church of the Madonna del Ponte (16th century)

Surrounding area:
- At Barattano: Church of San Bartolomeo (13th century)
- At Saragano: Parish Church; Church of San Pietro
- At S.
Terenziano: Upper Church (13th century); Church of Sant'Apollinare (13th-14th centuries); Church of the Madonna of the Graces (15th century.)

ASSISI
Assisi rises on the western slopes of Mount Subasio from where it dominates a very fertile plain.
In the centre of the plain the imposing structure of the Basilica of St.
Mary of the Angels is silhouetted against the horizon.
Assisi is known as the city of Peace and the ecumenical meeting place of world religions.
Assisi‘s medieval aspect has remained intact and is characterised by its typical white and pink stone.
Visitors to Assisi can perceive the intensity of the Franciscan spirituality and that of the other great saints who have blessed this land.
To see:
In the center of the town:
- Basilica of San Francesco and the Sacred Convent (13th century);
- Basilica of Santa Chiara (13th century);
- Cathedral of San Rufino (11th-13th centuries);
- Pilgrims' Oratory (1457);
- Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (4th century), ruins of a roman building;
- Palace of the Municipal Library;
- Civic Museum and Roman Forum, with Roman and Etruscan objects;
- The Piazza del Comune: Municipal Tower (13th cent.) Palace of the Podestà Priors‘ Palace, seat of the Municipal Picture Gallery

Outside the walls:
- Rocca Maggiore (14th cent.), built on an existing ancient structure;
- Sanctuary of San Damiano;
- Hermitage (Eremo delle Carceri)

Surrounding Area:
- Basilica of St.
Mary of the Angels (16th-17th cent.), built around the "Porziuncola", a small church nucleus of the first Franciscan community;
- Sanctuary of Rivotorto (19th cent.)
- Park of Mount Subasio.

SPELLO
Spello is situated on the southern slopes of Mount Subasio overlooking the fertile Topino valley.
The economy of Spello is essentially tied to agriculture and to handicraft activities.
Tourism constitutes an important resource thanks to the urban, architectural features and the precious works of art that can be found here.
To see:
In the center of the town:
- Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore (11th-12th centuries), rich collection of art amongst which important frescos by Pinturicchio, paintings by Perugino and a wooden choir by Pier Nicola da Spoleto;
- Church of St.
Andrew with 13th cent.
façade.
Contains Crucifix of the Giotto school and painting by Pinturicchio;
- Church of S.
Ventura, frescos of the Umbrian school from the 13th cent.;
- Church of St.
Laurence (12th cent.);
- Church and Monastery of S.
Maria Vallegloria (14th cent.);
- Municipal Picture Gallery, containing liturgical furnishings, paintings, sculptures, textiles and minor art objects from the 12th – 19th century;
- Town Hall (13th cent.).
Seat of the Public Library, Public Archives and Costantiniana Academy;
- Cruciani Palace (17th cent.).
Location of the present day Municipality

Surrounding Area:
- Round Tower (14th-15th cent.).
Ruins of the fortress Rocca dell‘Albornoz (Cardinal and Spanish politician sent to Italy to assure the unity of government under the Papal State);
- Villa Fidelia (16th cent.).
Contains a rich Collection of pictures, sculptures and antiques;
- Roman Amphitheatre (ruins from the 1st cent.
a.C.);
- Church of St.
Claudio (12th cent.);

SPOLETO
Spoleto is one of the principal economic and tourist centres of Umbria thanks to its rich history, archaeological and artistic features and the importance of its cultural events.
Its economic resources depend not only on tourism but also on the considerable presence of agricultural, industrial, handicraft and commercial activities in very diversified sectors (food, textile, engineering, construction, graphics and jewellery, etc.)
To see:
In the Center of the town:
- Cathedral (12th cent.), contains paintings by Pinturicchio, di Filippo Lippi and others, and a bronze by Bernini;
- Church of St.
Gregory the Great (12th cent.), with frescos from the 14th and 15th centuries;
- Church of the Misericordia (14th cent.), with paintings from the 14th and 15th centuries;
- Church of St.
Domenic (13th – 14th cent.), frescos from the 14th to the 17th centuries;
- Monastery of the Madonna della Stella (13th cent.), with cloister from the 15th – 16th century and frescos from the 16th century.
Today houses the "Minervio" military barracks;
- Ruins of the ancient city walls (6th cent.
b.C.);
- Roman theatre (1st cent.
a.C.), still used for summer performances;
- Ponte delle Torri (lit.
Bridge of the Towers) (12th – 13th cent.), imposing aqueduct;
- Collicola Palace (18th cent.);
- Zacchei Travaglini Palace (16th cent.);
- Pianciani Palace (17th – 18th cent.);
- Fortress (14th cent.), a rectangular shaped castle-fortress.
For a long time used as a prison.
Today, it hosts cultural events;
- New Theatre (1854 – 64);
- Caio Melisso Theatre (1877 – 1880).

Surrounding Area:
- Church of the Holy Saviour (4th cent.);
- Church of S.
Ponziano (12th – 13th cent.);
- Church of St.
Julian (12th cent.);
- Sanctuary of Monteluco founded by St.
Francis in 1218.

PERUGIA
The historical centre of Perugia, the capital city of Umbria, is situated on the high hills flanking the right bank of the Tiber River.
From this position, Perugia has a dominating view of the great valley below created by the Tiber River in the centre of the region.
The demographic growth experienced by the city was in part absorbed by this vast area.
Numerous industrial areas, especially in the food confectionery and clothing industries, have contributed in giving international importance to the economy of the territory.
Traditional handicraft activities (ceramics, textiles, wrought iron and others), have not been cancelled by industry but have, in fact, been revitalised by the growth of tourism and by Perugia‘s fame as a centre of grand events and international exhibitions.
To see:
In the center of the town:
- Etruscan Arch, gate of the ancient walls;
- Gate Marzia (2nd-1st.
cent.
b.C.);
- Paolina Fortress, ruins of the ancient fortress built under Pope Paul III in 1540;
- Fontana Maggiore (1275 - 1277) di Frà Bevignate da Perugia con bassorilievi di Nicola e Giovanni Pisano;
- Etruscan Well (3rd cent.
b.C);
- Cathedral of St.
Laurence (14th-15th cent.), containing remarkable paintings and works of art in plastic;
- Church of Jesus (16th cent.), admirable ceiling with carvings and decorations;
- Church of S.
Fiorenzo (Gothic origins, renovated in 1700);
- Oratory of S.
Bernardino (15th cent.);
- Church of S.
Francesco al Prato (13th cent.), today used for cultural and artistic events;
- Church of S.
Filippo Neri (17th cent.).
- Priors‘ Palace (13th – 15th cent.) - Inside the building: The National Gallery of Umbria, Sala dei Notari (Lawyers‘ meeting hall), Collegio del Cambio (The Old Exchange) and City Hall.
The Sala del Consiglio Comunale (the Hall of the City Council) contains a fresco by Fiorenzo di Lorenzo.The National Gallery of Umbria contains paintings from the 13th to the 18th cent.
by Piero della Francesca, Benozzo Gozzoli, Beato Angelico, Pinturicchio, Perugino and others.
Sala dei Notari (16th cent.) – The ancient lawyers‘ meeting hall contains paintings attributed to Pietro Cavallini and his school.
Collegio del Cambio (15th cent.), old exchange (Arts and Crafts Guild).
Other rooms in the building include the Sala dei Legisti (Hall of the Jurists) containing counters with carvings; the Sala dell‘Udienza del Cambio (Hall of the Exchange Sessions) decorated with frescos by Perugino and the Chapel of St.
John the Baptist with frescos from the 16th century.

Surrounding Area:
- Tomb of the Volumni (2nd cent.
b.C.);
- Tomb and frescos of Pietro Vannucci "Il Perugino" in Fontignano;
- Etruscan tomb of S.
Manno (3rd cent.
b.C.);
- Tomb of Villa Sperandio (2nd cent.
b.C).

GUBBIO
Gubbio is spread out along the foothills of Mt.
Ingino from where it has a commanding view of the fertile valley below.
The primitive community of "Ikuvium", founded by the Umbrians, is located here.
The city, which preserves its ancient medieval structure, is one of Umbria‘s most important centres and the destination of quality tourism.
Gubbio is continually growing.
The tourist services offered by Gubbio are remarkable and are further enhanced by the presence of handmade wrought iron products and ceramic, making Gubbio worth a visit.
To see:
In the center of the town:
- "Piazza Grande": Consuls‘ Palace (14th cent.), today houses the Picture Gallery and Archaeological Museum Magistrate‘s Palace (Palazzo Pretorio) (14th cent.), today seat of the Municipality
- "Piazza 40 Martiri": Church of St.
Francis (13th cent.) Church and Hospital of the Bianchi (14th cent.) Logge of the Tiratori (17th cent.)
- Church of St.
Peter (14th cent.)
- Church of St.
John (13th cent.)
- Church of St.
Dominic (14th cent.)
- Cathedral of S.
Mariano and S.
Giacomo (12th cent.) and Cathedral Museum
- Palazzo of the Capitano del Popolo (13th cent.)
- Bargello Palace (14th cent.)
- Ducal Palace (15th cent.)
Surrounding Area:
- Basilica of S.
Ubaldo (16th cent.)
- Roman Mausoleum
- Roman amphitheatre (1st cent.)
- Church of S.
Secondo (15th cent.)
- Church and Convent of St.
Augustine (13th cent.
– the façade of the church is from the 18th cent.)
Nei dintorni:
- St.
Bartholomew‘s Abbey (11th-12th cent.), at Camporeggiano
- S.
Verecondo‘s Monastery (13th cent.), at Vallingegno
- Carbonana Castle (12th cent.), at Pietralunga

ORVIETO
The ash deposits from the eruptions of ancient volcanoes created the "crag".
The rivers and the rain eroded the sides of the "crag" until it reached its present day imposing aspect.
Orvieto is beautiful and it is rich with an enviable artistic and cultural heritage.
Orvieto is also at the centre of an important communication network of roads and railways.
Traditional agricultural activities especially those involved in the wine and the handicraft industry (ceramics, woodwork, wrought iron, and lace making) are renowned for the high quality of the products Orvieto also organises important events, supported by its prominent receptive structure and nevertheless possesses all the necessary elements for economic development and the satisfaction of the visitors.
To see:
In the center of the town:
- Cathedral (started in 1290).
An absolute masterpiece.
An admirable collection of architectural styles, sculptures and paintings by artists from the 13th to 16th cent.
(the bronze doors are from the 20th cent.
by the sculptor E.
Greco)
- Church of St.
Francis (13th cent., reconstructed in the 18th cent.), contains a crucifix from the 14th cent.
and wooden choir from the 18th cent.
- Church of St.
Andrew, with frescos from the 14th and 15th cent.
- Church of St.
John the Evangelist (18th cent.)
- Papal Palace (12th – 13th cent.), today seat of the National Archaeological Museum
- Faina Palace, seat of an archaeological collection and of the Claudio Faina Museum
- Town Hall (13th – 16th cent.)
- Palace of the Sette family (13th cent.), used for cultural events
- St.
Patrick‘s Well (1528 – 1537) built to serve as a reservoir even in the event of being sieged.

Surrounding Area:
- Etruscan necropolis of the Tufa Crucifix (6th cent.
b.C.)

MARMORE FALLS
La Cascata delle Marmore è sicuramente e una delle visioni naturali più emozionanti e più belle d'Italia ed è una tappa fondamentale delle passeggiate nei dintorni di Terni.
La Cascata delle Marmore venne realizzata dal Console Curio Dentato nel 271 a.C.; essa convoglia nel Fiume Nera le acque del Velino che un tempo ristagnavano nella sovrastante pianura di Rieti.
Le sue acque discendono a precipizio per 165 metri dividendosi però in tre salti di cui il primo, che il più alto, è di circa 80 metri.
La forza dell'acqua viene utilizzata da una centrale.