{"id":5342,"date":"2015-02-09T18:51:11","date_gmt":"2015-02-09T17:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=5342"},"modified":"2017-11-16T09:45:38","modified_gmt":"2017-11-16T08:45:38","slug":"valentines-day-castle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/","title":{"rendered":"Two hearts and&#8230;a castle on Valentine&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dreaming of your Prince Charming or your fairy princess on <strong>Valentine\u2019s Day<\/strong>? We\u2019ve found five magical castles where you might just find your sweetheart.<\/p>\n<h2>Castle of Carnaiola, Fabbro (Umbria): castle for sale<\/h2>\n<p>The Castle of Carnaiola was built as a fortress to protect the \u201cMuro Grosso\u201d, a dyke, at the beginning of the 11th century A.D. A few years later, Paris de Philipensibus turned it into a residential palace . His name can be seen on the inscriptions on the door frames but very little is known about him, besides the fact that he lived here.<br \/>\nThe Castle was then sold to other noble families who modified it, such as Count Oratio Marscianus who commissioned important renovations. The work were so large-scale and costly that Count Oratio\u2019s family was forced to sell the property a few years later.<br \/>\nAnd the tradition goes on: the castle is now on sale right once again.<br \/>\n<em>Our tip:<\/em> want to really charm your sweetheart? Take them to a pre-sale viewing of your next love nest on Valentine&#8217;s Day\u2026dreams are free, aren\u2019t they?<br \/>\nWhere to sleep? <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-terni\/resort\/eremito\/pWZV5\" target=\"_blank\">Eremito<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-5342 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/a-detail-of-the-castello-di-carnaiola-photography-via-rete-castelli-italia\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/A-detail-of-the-castello-di-Carnaiola-photography-via-Rete-Castelli-Italia-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Castello Carnaiola\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-5351\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-5351'>\n\t\t\t\tA detail of the Castello di Carnaiola, Fabro photography via Rete Comuni Italia. The castle is said to be on sale but further investigation  lead to no official confirmation\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/entry-of-castello-di-carnaiola-fabbro-photography-via-rete-comuni-italia\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Entry-of-Castello-di-Carnaiola-Fabbro-photography-via-Rete-Comuni-Italia-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Castello Carnaiola\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-5360\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-5360'>\n\t\t\t\tEntry of Castello di Carnaiola, Fabro photography via Rete Comuni Italia\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/castello-di-carnaiola-fano-photography-via-wikimedia\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Castello-di-Carnaiola-Fano-photography-via-wikimedia-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Castello Carnaiola\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-5356\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-5356'>\n\t\t\t\tA special visit  on your Valentine&#8217;s Day?Castello di Carnaiola, Fabro photography via wikimedia\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Castle of Acquafredda: the prison of the Count Ugolino who ate his own sons\u2026or not?<\/h2>\n<p>Some of you may remember those lines from <em>\u201cThe Divine Comedy\u201d<\/em> by the Italian poet Dante:<br \/>\n\u201cHis jaws uplifting form their fell repast,<br \/>\nThat sinner wiped them on the hairs o\u2019 the head,<br \/>\nWhich he behind had mangled, then began:\u201d<br \/>\nThe Castle of Acquafredda belonged to Count Ugolino, who\u2019s referred to in the lines above.<br \/>\nThe legend goes that the castle was built under the Pisa dominion over Sardinia and it passed over to Ugolino Della Gherardesca, Count of Donoratico, in 1257 when he extended his dominion over the South West of Sardinia.<br \/>\nDante\u2019s lines refer to the legend whereby Ugolino lost his power and credibility for the Pisa Republic and was therefore locked in one of the castle towers. His sons and nephews shared his sad destiny: they starved to death in the dungeons of the castle tower.<br \/>\nHistory reports his death in the Torre Muda in Pisa but the castle itself is still overshadowed by a strange atmosphere. The u-shaped castle was one of the most biggest and powerful in the area, although some gentler touches like the family\u2019s symbols and mottos can still be seen on the remaining walls.<br \/>\nIf you want to discover the truth behind Count Ugolino and the Castle of Acquafredda o Vanetine&#8217;s Day, contact Antarias societ\u00e0 cooperativa Siliqua<br \/>\nantarias@tiscali.it<br \/>\nWhere to sleep?<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.it\/carbonia-iglesias\/bed-breakfast\/b-b-mare-monti-e-miniere\" target=\"_blank\">B&amp;B Mare Monti e Miniere<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-5342 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/castello-acquafredda-photography-by-simon-ska-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Castello-Acquafredda-photography-by-Simon-Ska-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Castello Acquafredda\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-5354\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-5354'>\n\t\t\t\tA romantic sunsent over Castello Acquafredda photography by Simon Ska via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/a-statue-of-count-ugolino-and-his-sons-by-carpeaux-at-the-met-new-york-photography-by-peter-roan-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/A-statue-of-Count-Ugolino-and-his-sons-by-Carpeaux-at-the-MET-New-York-photography-by-Peter-Roan-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Count Ugolino&#039;s statue\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-5352\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-5352'>\n\t\t\t\tA statue of Count Ugolino and his sons by Carpeaux at the MET New York photography by Peter Roan via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/castello-of-acquafredda-right-at-the-top-of-the-rock-photography-by-audreyh\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Castello-of-Acquafredda-right-at-the-top-of-the-rock-photography-by-AudreyH-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Castello Acquafredda\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-5359\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-5359'>\n\t\t\t\tValentine&#8217;s Day? Castello of Acquafredda, right at the top of the rock photography by AudreyH\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>The castle of Gropparello (Piacenza)and the legend of the mysterious presence<\/h2>\n<p>Just like any other castle, the castle of Gropparello, whose name comes from the Celtic word \u201cgrop\u201d meanings \u201crock\u201d, has <strong>its own ghost<\/strong>: a minute figure clad in white is said to wander aimlessly go around the castle park and in some of the castle rooms. It is thought to be a woman and a very shy one: if visitors look at her intensely, she disappears.<br \/>\nThe present owner of the castle investigated this and he was able to find some information about a bloody event which took place in the castle in the 13th century.<br \/>\nMr Gibelli, the castle owner, wrote a book that tells the sad story of Rosania Fulgosio, the lady whose ghost is said to be the mysterious figure haunting the castle.<br \/>\nShe married the castle owner, Pietrone da Cagnano, although she was really in love with a young noble knight, Lancillotto da Anguissola.<br \/>\nWhile Pietrone was absent in battle, the castle was left unguarded and it became easy prey for a certain young officer, the once beloved Lancillotto.<br \/>\nWhen Lancillotto and Rosania met, the old flames of passion burnt again.<br \/>\nA few months later, the young officer left the castle to go back to his adventurous life and the castle lord, Pietrone, came back from his war mission. He heard some rumours about his young wife\u2019s misbehaviour and decided to take revenge. He had a hole dug in the rock just beneath the castle and he threw Rosania there, where she was buried alive.<br \/>\nThe story is terribly sad and cruel.<br \/>\nCould it be that Mrs Rita Gibelli, the present owner, is trying to mask over this awful event or make the ghost\u2019s final days seem more charming by creating the Museum of the Rose? The Museum is made up of over 1,000 roses blooming everywhere in the park and specifically along the old soldier tracks on the massive castle walls.<br \/>\nHuting ghosts or walking through rose bush on Valentine&#8217;s Day?<br \/>\nMore info: call 0523 855814 or email info@castellodigropparello.it<br \/>\nWhere to sleep? <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.it\/piacenza\/bed-breakfast\/torre-del-borgo\" target=\"_blank\">Torre del Borgo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-5342 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/castello-di-gropparello-piacenza-photography-by-alessandro-masiani-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Castello-di-Gropparello-Piacenza-photography-by-Alessandro-Masiani-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Castello di Gropparello\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-5357\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-5357'>\n\t\t\t\tCastello di Gropparello, Piacenza photography by Alessandro Masiani via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/castello-di-gropparello-stairs-to-the-noble-floor-photography-by-turismo-emilia-romagna-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Castello-di-Gropparello-stairs-to-the-noble-floor-photography-by-Turismo-Emilia-Romagna-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Castello Gropparello, stairs to the upper level\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-5358\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-5358'>\n\t\t\t\tCastello di Gropparello, Piacenza stairs to the noble floor photography by Turismo Emilia Romagna via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/castelli-di-gropparello-piacenza-photography-by-turismo-emilia-romagna-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Castelli-di-Gropparello-Piacenza-photography-by-Turismo-Emilia-Romagna-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Castello di Gropparello\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-5353\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-5353'>\n\t\t\t\tCastello di Gropparello, Piacenza photography by Turismo Emilia Romagna via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Castle of Urbino (Marche), the home of an illuminated spirit<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Federico II Montefeltro <\/strong>(1422-1482) is still remembered as one of the most illuminated spirits of the Renaissance period.<br \/>\nHe attracted the most intelligent, reputable artists and philosophers to his court and he turned a small village in central Italy into one of the most elegant cities and reigns of the Italian Renaissance period.<br \/>\nHe was the illegitimate son of Guidantonio da Montefeltro, raised in a Benedictine monastery, where he learnt the importance of culture and valued that above all else.<br \/>\nSmart <em>condottiero<\/em>, he seized power of many cities and areas of central Italy. As soon as he had gathered enough resources he ordered the construction of his castle in Urbino, which was to be a lighthouse in the fragmented Italian territory.<br \/>\nHe summoned the most innovative artists of his period such as Piero della Francesca (Piero is the author of the well-known portrait of Federico in front of the Lady known as <em>Pala Montefeltro<\/em>, now at the Academy of Brera in Milan), Paolo Uccello and Pedro Berrengue, to name just a few.<br \/>\nAn interesting fact: Federico instructed his painters to only portray his left side. Why? He left his right eye and some of his nose on the battlefield. He was clever man\u2026but also a little vain. The palace houses the Art Museum of the Marche, where works by Tiziano, Raphael and many other masters are on display.<br \/>\nA full immersion in beauty on your Valentine&#8217;s Day!<br \/>\nThe castle is open from Monday (morning only) to Sunday<br \/>\nMore info:call tel 0039 0721 855987 or email: info@pesarourbino.com721.1760115<br \/>\nwhere to sleep? <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.it\/pesaro-urbino\/agriturismo\/slowcanda\" target=\"_blank\">Agriturismo Slowcanda<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-5342 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/the-castle-of-urbino-photography-by-phoenix81-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/The-Castle-of-Urbino-photography-by-phoenix81-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Castello of Urbino\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-5362\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-5362'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Castello di Urbino, photography by phoenix81 via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/pala-san-bernardino-federico-da-montefeltro-lord-of-the-caste-of-urbino-on-the-right-side-prohotography-by-j-l-mazieres-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Pala-San-Bernardino-Federico-da-Montefeltro-lord-of-the-Caste-of-Urbino-on-the-right-side-prohotography-by-J.L-Mazieres-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Pala Montefeltro\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-5361\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-5361'>\n\t\t\t\tPala Montefeltro, Federico da Montefeltro lord of the Caste of Urbino on the right side prohotography by J.L Mazieres via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/the-main-courtyard-of-the-casle-of-urbino-photography-by-gengish-skan-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/The-main-courtyard-of-the-Casle-of-Urbino-photography-by-gengish-skan-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Courtyard Urbino\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-5365\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-5365'>\n\t\t\t\tThe main courtyard  of the Casle of Urbino photography by gengish skan via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Castle of Manta, Cuneo (Piedmont)<\/h2>\n<p>:if one ghost is not enough<br \/>\nOnce belonging to the Saluzzo family for over 400 years, the castle is now part of the FAI (Private Italian Trust for the protection of territory) and it\u2019s one of the most visited properties in the country.<br \/>\nAre visitors coming for the frescoed halls, for the many events the FAI put on, or rather for the <strong>ghosts<\/strong> that are said to haunt the place?<br \/>\nThere are reports of at least two mysterious presences who live on the castle\u2019s premises- the ghost of a young, wise, black student who was put to death after the Lord\u2019s daughter fell in love with him and the ghost of a young girl who lost her lover, the loyal servant of the castle Lord at war, and has been mourning him ever since.<br \/>\nThe castle will reopen in March 2015 after the winter closure.<br \/>\nMore info Tel. e Fax 0175 87822 or e-mail: faimanta@fondoambiente.it<br \/>\nWhere to sleep? <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.it\/cuneo\/bed-breakfast\/il-giardino-dei-semplici\" target=\"_blank\">Il Giardino dei semplici<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Cover image: photo by\u00a0Pengannel, via flickr<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-5342 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/the-cave-at-castello-della-manta-photography-by-fabcom-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/The-cave-at-Castello-della-Manta-photography-by-fabcom-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Cave in Castello della Manta\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-5363\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-5363'>\n\t\t\t\tThe cave at  Castello della Manta, Cuneo photography by fabcom via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/the-frescoes-at-castello-della-manta-cuneo-photography-by-alessio-maffeis-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/The-frescoes-at-Castello-della-Manta-Cuneo-photography-by-Alessio-Maffeis-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Frescoea in Castello della Manta\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-5364\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-5364'>\n\t\t\t\tThe frescoes at  Castello della Manta, Cuneo photography by Alessio Maffeis via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/valentines-day-castle\/castello-della-manta-photography-by-antonella-via-flickr\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/02\/Castello-della-Manta-photography-by-Antonella-via-Flickr-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Castello della Manta\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-5355\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-5355'>\n\t\t\t\tCastello della Manta, Cuneo photography by Antonella via Flickr\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4>You may also like<\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/green-labyrinths-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\">The most Incredible Green Labyrinths in Italy<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/langhe-monferrato-roero-italian-unesco-site\/\" target=\"_blank\">Langhe, Monferrato and Roero: 5 reasons to visit the 50th Italian UNESCO site<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/top-5-ideas-romantic-weekend-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Valentine\u2019s day. 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