The Niccone Valley is where Tuscany meets Umbria.
The valley literally winds so much through Umbria and Tuscany that, as you take the road from Umbertide to Lisciano Niccone, you cross several times from one region to another.
The northern valley is mainly Tuscany, crowned by five ancient castles and fortified villages, all opposite their Umbrian counterparts located in the hills of the southern valley and all built over a period of 1000 years of Papal and Renaissance history.
Cortona is a 20-minute drive over the hills of Cadigosto, their Saturday market is perfect for locally made products, cheeses and delicacies of the region. In Cortona you will find a wide range of restaurants and nice boutiques.
Lake Trasimeno offers various relaxing activities and is surrounded by small historic towns such as Passignano sul Trasimeno and Castiglione del Lago. The circumference of Lake Trasimeno is 58 km and there is a cycle path around, one can rent bicycles at various locations.
Città di Castello is a historic city about 30 km from the house, there are several tasty restaurants and a beautiful antique market is organised monthly.
Perugia is a historic university town with a rich history where the nearest airport is also located.
Montepulciano is a lively city with a wide view over the Val d'Orcia and is doomed with world-renowned wine estates.
Siena, the ancient city with its famous round square and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995, is located 80 km away.
Arezzo, with its unique sloping main square, is definitely worth a visit and is known for its renowned monthly antique market.
Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance and the capital of European art, is 160 km away.
Assisi is the city of the 13th-century saints Francis and Clare of Assisi and is therefore a well-known pilgrimage site.
Only 26 km away is the Antognolla Golf. One of the most spectacular and challenging golf courses in Italy with 18 holes and an excellent restaurant “La Boiola”.
In the house we offer an overview of the sights in a collection folder.
