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Posted in Uncategorized | October 2nd, 2010

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Luxury suites in Cortona, Tuscany, at La Mucchia Casa Vacanze

If there is a place where god has left the beauty that will last all ages it is here in “La mucchia casa vacanza & art gallerey” in Tuscany, Italy (hometuscany.com). It is a wonder that is to be seen to be believed. Though “La mucchia casa vacanza & art gallery” was in ruins when obtained by there present owners, they went out of there way to bring back to its former glory. The exact same materials that were used to build the house in the first place were again brought from places far and wide to make this house something that can be looked at for hours at a stretch. The house is an example of Tuscan beauty at its best, it is furnished with classic Tuscan style art and the kitchen is especially decorated with hand painted ceramic tiles something that is very much related to the houses of those times.

But don’t be fooled by its appearance it is fitted with all the modern comforts that a man needs including air conditioners, multi lingual television and all other requisites of comfort. The house build over 1000sq meters is surrounded by 7,000 sq meters breathtaking lawns beautiful green gardens and other services. The area also provides various facilities for outdoor activities, most beautiful among them being to be able to run freely through the beautiful gardens and lawns and see the memories of your childhood coming right in front of your eyes, the beauty of this place hypnotizes everyone who comes here, visit hometuscany.com. Apart from that there is a swimming pool where swimming in the warm water will make you wish to stay here your entire life, and for those who would like to have a relaxing game of tennis even a tennis court is present on the compound.

The house is beautifully divided into 8 suites with a suite for every need. There are suites for people who would like to come here for a nice trip with the family to move away from the tensions of work and relax with the kids. Then there are suites for small families who would like to spend some time close to each other in this beautiful paradise. There are even studio suites for those who would like to spend a quite weekend away from the noisy traffic of office, visit hometuscany.com

Just like “La Mucchia casa vacanza & art gallery”, the location is also of great historical and artistic significance, it is situated at the foot of Cortona, an ancient Etruscan town, founded by the residence of Umbria about 3000 years ago that’s even before the mighty Roman empire was established. “La Mucchia casa vacanza & art gallery”, located among fields of sunflowers and is very close to 71 Country road, linking the area to major urban centers, as well as to Florence – Rome Railway and to the Autostrada del Sole ( A1) and the Perugia – Siena Freeway.

And if you are coming here as a part of a long holiday to see various places in Italy then many other places of visit are present near by to give a few examples.

Contona- 4Km

The town of contona stands high on a hill and has spectacular views of the valdichiana, lake Trasimeno and mount Amiata.

Arezzo – 27 Km

The provincial capital, a beautiful city of Tuscany, Arezzo lies 80 Kms south of Florence and it dominates the beautiful valley in which Valtiberina, Valdichiana, Casentino and Valdarno valleys all join together

Montepulciano – 30 Km

The highest of the Tuscan hill towns, Montepulciano, offers stunning views and fine exemple of Renaissance architecture.

Pienza – 40 Km

The medieval village of Pienza is to be regarded as a real monument as a whole in its orderliness and rationality and offers some incredible views of the Val d’Orcia as in a painting by the best Renaissance artists.

Lago Trasimeno – 12 Km

The area of Trasimeno is very pretty, there are boat trips in the summer to visit the three islands in the middle or to cross from one side to another.

Siena – 60 Km

To the south west of Arezzo , edging throught the Chianti region, enter Siena and step back to the Middle Ages.

Well a lot can be said about natural beauty but it can only be felt if we actually see it so come to “La Mucchia casa vacanza & art gallery” to have a tuscanny experience of a life time, visit hometuscany.com.

About the Author

Born in 1947 in Poland, for 3 years and during the 6 days war served the Israeli army as photographer in the infantry, in 1970 studied at the faculty of Medicine in Padova, Italy, writing, painting for himself, worked for 20 years as building contractor with his brother, co- owner of Art Gallery and Hotel in Cortona, Tuscany, where he lives.

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