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The Sights and Sounds of Umbria
Referred to as the "Green Heart of Italy", Umbria is full of natural and architectural treasures. The region is not only famed for its magnificent views but for its widely traditional culture: there is a distinct essence of old-worldliness in the lifestyle of Umbria's inhabitants which continues to attract visitors from all over the world.
Travellers who visit the Villa Monte Solare will find themselves in the centre of this awe inspiring province and in close distance to some of it's most renowned landmarks.
Relais Villa Monte Solare
Via Montali, 7
06068 Tavernelle di Panicale
Perugia, Italy
Directions to
Villa Monte Solare
From the North (Florence Airport)
Take the Autostrada A1, heading south in the direction of Rome. Take the exit marked Chiusi Chianciano and continue past the toll barrier, before turning right to Chiusi. Go straight through Chiusi Scalo, and after the village, turn right onto the SS71, towards Citta della Pieve. At the first roundabout, turn right in the direction of Perugia. 1 km after Città della Pieve, turn left onto the road SS220, in the direction of Perugia- Tavernelle. At the roundabout, take the exit signposted Perugia-Pietrafitta-Tavernelle. Follow the road for about 4km and take the exit marked Pietrafitta, following directions for Acquaiola-Tavernelle. After 500m, at the crossroads, follow directions to Tavernelle- Panicale-Città della Pieve. After another 500m, turn right in the direction of Colle San Paolo. Continue for 4 km (1 km on unpaved road) and reach Villa di Monte Solare.
From the South (Rome Airport)
Take the Autostrada A1 heading north in direction of Firenze, and take the exit marked Fabro. After the toll barrier, turn left towards Fabro-Scalo. At the next roundabout, turn left in the direction of “Monteleone d’Orvieto”. At the entrance of Monteleone d’Orvieto, turn right in the direction of “Perugia -Piegaro”. Go straight through the village of Piegaro and down to the valley. At the T-junction, turn right onto the SS220 in the direction of Tavernelle -Perugia. At the roundabout, follow directions to Perugia-Pietrafitta-Tavernelle. Continue for about 4km and take the exit marked Pietrafitta, then follow directions to Acquaiola-Tavernelle. After 500m, at the crossroads, follow directions to Tavernelle-Panicale-Città della Pieve. After another 500m, turn right in the direction of Colle San Paolo. Continue for 4 km (1 km on unpaved road) and reach Villa di Monte Solare.
From Perugia (Perugia Airport)
From the airport, follow the signs for Perugia and take the motorway E45 in the direction of Perugia. Shortly after the exit for Ponte S. Giovanni, leave the E45 towards Perugia-Siena-Firenze, joining the motorway SS 75 b. Take the 4th exit marked Madonna Alta, and continue to follow all signs marked Città della Pieve.
Continue on the SS 220 for 20 km, and take the exit marked Pietrafitta, following directions for Tavernelle. After 500m, at the crossroads, follow directions to Tavernelle-Panicale-Città della Pieve. After another 500m, turn right in the direction of Colle San Paolo. Continue for 4 km (1 km on unpaved road) and reach Villa di Monte Solare.
Nearby Cities and Airports
- Perugia – 25km (25 minutes)
- Rome Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport – 165km (2 hours 10 minutes)
- Aeroporto di Firenze (Florence) – 160km (2 hours 5 minutes)