🏰 The Timeless Charm of Castello di San Michele
- Giano di Vico
- Aug 4
- 3 min read
📍 San Michele in Teverina (VT), Italy
Category: Luxury Hospitality – Historic Residence with Excellence Certification
✨ A Renaissance Jewel in the Skies of Tuscia
Perched above the Calanchi of Civita di Bagnoregio, rising from the tuff and overlooking a lunar landscape, stands Castello di San Michele—a true treasure of history, art, and hospitality.
Built in 1164 and rebuilt in 1569, today it is one of Italy’s most prestigious historic residences, crowned with the 2025 Golden Crown Award by Residenze d’Epoca.
🏡 Exclusive Hospitality: Period Rooms and Independent Apartments
🛏️ 12 charming rooms in the main castle (for up to 25 guests)
🏠 5 independent apartments + 1 villa in the former stables (accommodating over 50 guests)
🎩 The Prince Montholon Suite – adorned with original frescoes and Napoleonic furnishings
🌄 Breathtaking views of the Valle dei Calanchi
Each room features antique furnishings, original frescoed ceilings, and dreamlike charm. Some suites also include private terraces.
🛎️ Signature Services
🏊 Infinity pool with panoramic view
🛁 Jacuzzi in the private garden
🎱 Renaissance billiard room with frescoed ceilings
📚 Throne Room, historical library and scenic terraces
🥐 Traditional Italian breakfast and seasonal restaurant menus
🍷 Wine tastings in collaboration with renowned Cantina Mottura
🧘♀️ Personalized yoga, 🐎 horseback excursions, 🧖 wellness massages
🗺️ A Privileged Position
📌 Just 27 km from Viterbo, 110 km from Rome
📍 Only 10 minutes from Civita di Bagnoregio
🕍 Near Orvieto, Bolsena, Bomarzo, and Viterbo’s medieval quarter
🌄 Located 288 meters above sea level on a tuff cliff
🌍 Overlooks the Valle dei Calanchi (UNESCO tentative list)
The medieval village of San Michele in Teverina, reachable only by a stone bridge replacing the original drawbridge, preserves its ancient charm untouched.
📜 A Journey Through History
🔹 Founded in 1164 by Pietro di Mugnano as “Castel di Piero”
🔹 Rebuilt in 1569 by Count Alberto Baglioni
🔹 Panoramic terraces and frescoes commissioned by Virginia Baglioni
🔹 Owned by noble families: Medici, Farnese, and Prince Montholon, friend of Napoleon
🔹 Lovingly restored by current owners Cecile and Philippe
Every stone tells stories of noble families, Renaissance intrigues, and love.
💬 Enthusiastic Guest Reviews
🌟 9.2/10 on Booking.com
🫶 “It feels like traveling back in time”
🛌 “Stunning rooms, magical atmosphere”
🧖 “The jacuzzi is dreamy”
🏊 “The most beautiful infinity pool I’ve ever seen”
Guests worldwide praise the tailored welcome and personal attention from the owners.
💍 Fairytale Events and Weddings
💒 The castle is perfect for:
Intimate ceremonies
Aristocratic-style weddings
Private luxury events
🎻 Venues include: the Throne Room, panoramic veranda, and garden with pool
💶 Event costs range from €2,500 to €10,000
📞 How to Book Your Dream Stay
🌐 Official website: castellodisanmichele.it
📞 Phone: +39 02 56 56 77 71
🅿️ Free parking
📶 WiFi throughout the property
🚖 Private transfer available from Fiumicino, Ciampino, and Perugia airports
📅 Open all year (pool open from June to late September)
🌿 Wonders Surrounding the Castle
📍 Civita di Bagnoregio – The Dying City
📍 Orvieto – Gothic Cathedral and Saint Patrick’s Well
📍 Viterbo – Medieval San Pellegrino district and Papal Baths
📍 Bomarzo – Monster Park
📍 Lake Bolsena – Nature and relaxation
🍇 Local events: Chestnut Festival, Tuscia Film Fest, DOC wine tastings
🏅 Certified Excellence
✅ Golden Crown Award 2025 – Residenze d’Epoca
✅ Listed in the Italian Registry of Historic Residences of Excellence
✅ Monthly quality checks passed with top marks
🖋️ Conclusion: Live Like Renaissance Nobility
Castello di San Michele is far more than a place to sleep: it’s a full immersion into eight centuries of Italian history, where every fresco and stone whispers the past.
For those seeking authenticity, elegance, and poetic charm, this castle offers a once-in-a-lifetime escape—ideal for lovers, dreamers, and travelers with a refined taste for beauty and meaning.
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