Bisenzio Tower Italy

Bisenzio Tower is a former customs post which once guarded the Umbrian-Tuscan-Lazio border.
Now a luxury home for holiday rental by its owners, it sits on a ridge with stunning views over the hills and valleys towards Orvieto and Tuscany. The tower was built in the 13th century and the rest of the buildings added in the 17th century.
Situated on the Umbrian border with Lazio and Tuscany, Bisenzio Tower overlooks the stunning scenery of the Monte Rufeno national park in Umbria, the green heart of Italy.
The whole area is a food lover’s paradise. Umbria is home to the world famous salty Pecorino cheese and crisp dry Orvieto wine. Some of Italy’s finest wine areas are on the doorstep and there are many small family-run vineyards which welcome visitors.
Bisenzio Tower is a haven of peace and tranquillity, yet conveniently located 7km from the A1 Autostrada between Rome and Florence. This means easy access to fascinating places including Orvieto, Arrezzo, Assisi, Cetona, Montepulciano, Perugia, Siena and Spoleto as well as the lakes of Bolsena and Trasimeno.
Rome is two hours away on the Autostrada, and served by regular trains from the small town of Fabro, which is just a 10-minute drive from Torre. Highlights include the Vatican City, Roman Forum, Colosseum and Spanish Steps.
Florence is about an hour and a half drive away and is on the train line from Fabro. Highlights include the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vechio, Boboli Garden, Pitti Palace.
Siena is an hour and twenty minutes drive away, and again reachable by train from Fabro. Visit the beautiful Campo square where twice a year (2nd July, 16th August) the world famous Palio takes place – a horse race dating back to the 1600s.Housekeeper Cynthia is a great cook!
Cynthia came to Italy from Manila in her native Philippines 20 years ago.  She met her husband Lamberto (who looks after the gardens at Torre) and settled in the nearby hill village of Allerona.
Cynthia will make lunch for guests using fresh ingredients from the gardens and the locality. One of her specialities is Parmigiana, a dish of shallow fried aubergine layered with cheese and tomato sauce and baked in the oven.  Another is ribeye steak simply cooked on the barbecue and served Italian style with a squeeze of lemon juice and salad.
Please contact Excellence Luxury Villas VIP Concierge Team to help you arrange these catering services and any other little extras that can really make the difference.