Hotels Bettona, Guesthouses Bettona and Residences Bettona

Bettona is a small village of Etruscan origins. The city centre develops on the top of one of the numerous hills which punctuate the surrounding territory. Its fascinating medieval old town makes Bettona one of the most appreciated tourist destinations of this enchanting region.

Surrounded by lush natural landscapes and scattered with precious monuments and buildings, Bettona is the ideal holiday destinations for cultural tourists who are interested in visiting Umbria's major towns before heading to Florence and Rome. The local farmhouses gives guests the possibility to enjoy a closer touch with nature while eating tasty traditional specialities, while the most luxury hotels give them the possibility to enjoy the utmost comfort while tasting high-quality culinary specialities. Bettona is also scattered with comfortable guest houses, which are hosted inside the most elegant palaces of the old town. Bettona's residences are the ideal accommodation facilities for those interested in spending pleasant holidays here based on the utmost privacy and freedom.

The city's most representative landmark is represented by its almost unruined city walls. These impressive medieval fortifications, which are interspersed with imposing Etruscan patterns, is one of the city's major attractions.
The old town is dominated by the sumptuous Palazzetto del Podestà, which was once the residence of podestàs and governors and is now the seat of the Municipal Picture, which cherishes the famous “Madonna della Misericordia” by Perugino and several paintings which were realized by Giotto's pupils and were once hosted inside several local churches.
Not to be missed are the city's two major churches: St. Crispolto, which was originally built in the Romanesque style, as evidenced by the adjoining bell tower, but was subsequently renovated in the eighteenth century, and the church of St. Maria Maggiore, whose apse is embellished by the splendid frescoes by the futurist painter Gerardo Dottori.
Another site worthy of mention is the imposing Villa del Boccaglione, which is a rare example of the local architecture of the eighteenth century.
The lovers of horse-riding who flock here during the first July week will have the possibility to attend the Horse International Festival, during which absorbing horse-riding shows are accompanied by interesting music reviews and food and wine fairs.