VILLA REGINA AMALASUNTA
Location also available for events,
receptions, film sets, ceremonies
ABOUT
Amalasunta (in Gothic Amalaswintha) was queen of the Goths and the only daughter of Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths. Born in Ravenna in 494 A.D. and raised in Roman culture, she was a woman of great intelligence, learned and virile character.
When Theodoric died in 526 A.D., due to the minor age of his son, Amalasunta assumed the regency that marked a return to the policy of the best years of the reign of Theodoric.
However, the Goths, who only recognized the right of arms and badly tolerated the government of a woman, opposed the policy of Amalasunta, which aimed to maintain a balance between the two ethnic components of the kingdom, different in civilization and faith: the barbarian and the Roman. Amalasunta fell into an ambush organized by her husband.
She was kidnapped and, with a boat, transported to the island martana in Lake Bolsena where she was relegated until April 30, 535, when the killers killed her. It is not known how: strangled while bathing, stabbed, drowned, fallen from the top of the cliff of the island. You can admire the marble statue of the Queen Amalasunta in the Capitoline Museums of Rome in the section "Byzantine Art". In Marta you can not be tasted the famous "cannaiola" like wine martano dessert or the "sbroscia" typical lake soup. In Montefiascone you can not miss a visit to the cellars that preserve the famous wine "est est est". In Bagnaia you can buy the "Easter pizza" not to mention the typical Viterbo tozzetti and the delicious dairy products or the famous Canino oil everywhere.
OUR ROOMS
The villa built in the 60's was renovated in summer 2018 trying to keep intact the original atmosphere. The antique furniture has been brought back to its original state and some have been repainted with pastel colours. The large terrace facing the lake is equipped with sunbed, dining table, chairs and a large umbrella. The lounge, "Il salone della Regina", has a large table for 12 people and a sofa bed. Two large armchairs allow you to watch TV in total relaxation.
The two double bedrooms, "Fairy Room" and "Mirror Room" reflect the style of the house, furnished with period furniture and antique prints. The purple bathroom has a bathtub. In the garden there is a large gazebo with tables, chairs and benches for relaxing or eating while enjoying the view of the lake. A large patio equipped with sofas and coffee table allows you to spend free summer afternoons immersed in reading or in the peace of the lake.
A large car park allows guests to park their car inside the villa.
OUR SERVICES
Kitchen
All the freedom to eat whenever you want. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, a washing machine and a microwave oven.
Free Wifi
Free Wi-Fi connection.
Garden
Large garden with dining area, barbecue and sunbeds.
Bathroom
Bathroom with WC, bidet, bathtub or shower, hairdryer.
Lake
20 meters from the lake and not far from the beach.
Terrace
Equipped with dining table, umbrellas and sofas to enjoy the view of the lake in total relaxation.
GALLERY
THINGS TO DO
VITERBO
Famous medieval city known as the Papal City, it is rich in historical monuments, including the Papal Palace, once the papal seat. Important are the famous thermal baths, the amphitheatre of Ferento and the "car of Santa Rosa".
ORVIETO
The town of Orvieto is located in the south-western sector of Umbria, in the province of Terni, about 45 km from Viterbo. Famous for the Cathedral of Orvieto dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
Civita di Bagnoregio
Situated on the border with Umbria, in view of the Tiber Valley, Civita di Bagnoregio lies on a wedge-shaped tufaceous hill 443 metres above sea level. Thanks to the integrity of its historical centre and the beauty of its landscape, it has been included with merit in the Club of the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy.
LAGO DI BOLSENA
Lake Bolsena offers various activities, from a relaxing picnic on its shores to a ferry trip to the Bisentina Island.
TARQUINIA
Tarquinia is located at 133 m of altitude on a hill dominating from the left the lower course of the river Marta. Famous for its Etruscan and Roman center that stood on the hill called "La Civita", behind the "hill of Monterozzi".
ISOLA MARTANA
Located in front of the town of Marta, which is about 2 km, has the shape of a crescent representing the emerging half of a volcanic crater partly sunk into the lake.
TUSCANIA
Tuscania rises on some tuffaceous rock promontories placed between the rivers of Marta and Capecchio that dominate the Marta valley.
Festa della Madonna del monte
In May.
Cavalli sul lago
In August.
Sagra del lattarino
In June.
Festa di Santa Marta
In July.
Sagre del villano, del pescatore e del contadino
In August.
Villa Lante
Once belonged to the noble family Lante della Rovere, with the typical Italian garden and the lemon house where Prince Charles of England stays when he comes to visit the Tuscia.
Terme del Bagnaccio
These ancient thermal baths, rich in calcium and sulphur, are surrounded by unspoilt nature.
Parco dei mostri
Also called Sacro Bosco or Villa delle Meraviglie di Bomarzo, it is a natural park adorned with numerous basalt sculptures dating back to the sixteenth century and depicting mythological animals.
la pizza di pasqua
It is a typical dish of Tuscia and one of the oldest recipes and used for Easter breakfast in Viterbo and its surroundings.
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