Hotels Montone, Guesthouses Montone and Residences Montone

The small town of Montone, which rises on the top of a 480-metre-high hill, is situated just in the heart of the upper valley of the river Tiber, halfway between Città di Castello and Umbertide and a short distance from the major artistic cities of Umbria. The city has recently been awarded the so-called Orange Flag recognition as one of the 100 most beautiful villages in Italy, and boasts an outstanding historical and cultural heritage of great value. Its enchanting old town is a real jewel of medieval architecture: surrounded by impressive city walls, it cherishes picturesque narrow streest, mysterious nooks and crannies and splendid historical buildings.

Hotels in Montone are the ideal accommodation facilities for those interested in spending pleasant cultural holidays here while taking advantage of modern comforts and enjoying total relax. The local guest houses welcome guests with the utmost warmth and hospitality, and give them the possibility to eat tasty traditional specialities. The glorious surrounding countryside is peppered with charming farm houses and bed and breakfasts, which give guests the possibility to spend pleasant holidays here while experiencing a closer touch with nature.

Visitors flocking to Montone will be spoilt for choice. One of the city's most representative landmarks is the XIV-century Gothic Church of St. Francis, whose interior gathers precious frescoes from the Umbrian School, such as precious artworks by Bartolomeo Caporali. Not to be missed are the outstanding masterpieces cherished by St. Francis Municipal Picture Gallery. Other churches worthy of note are St. Fedele, the Collegiate Church of St. Maria and the XI-century Romanesque parish church, which is situated just outside the city walls.
Montone often arranges amazing events and interesting cultural initiatives. Not to be missed is the Festival of the Donation of the Holy Thorn, which is sponsored by UNESCO. During this amazing historical recollection, the three districts of the town compete in several different challenges in order to win both Palio and Castellana (Lady of the Castle). Not to be missed are the Wood Festival, an important trade fair dedicated to the best autumnal products which takes place here between October and November, and Umbria Film Festival, an important film review which is held in Montone over the summer.