Pietralunga, Bed & Breakfast CAILUCA

Located in the northern part of Umbria, Pietralunga is a small medieval town that sits on a hill in the northeast area of the Upper Tiber Valley. The area was inhabited in prehistoric times, as is proved by the finding of “Pietralunga flute” made from a human leg bone, today on exhibit at the Archeological Museum in Perugia. The founding of Pietralunga, however, goes back to the ancient Umbrian people, in the same period as the rites mentioned on the Eugubine Tablets (2nd-1st cent. BC). sight of artistic interest is the Parish Church of Santa Maria, with an elegant Romanesque portal dating from 1279, which has a fresco of the Martyrdom of St. Sebastian attributed to Raffaellino del Colle, and a copy of the Polyptych by Ottaviano Nelli, a work originally in the Convent of Sant’Agostino and now in the National Gallery of Umbria.
Worthy of a visit outside the walls are the Sanctuary of the Madonna dei Rimedi and the Parish Church of the Saddi, a typical example of an early Christian basilica, built around a crypt where the tomb of St. Crescenziano was originally located: inside there is a fine 8th-century bas-relief of St. Crescenziano Killing a Dragon. A must for tourists is the beautiful Candeleto complex, a large structure surrounded by greenery, with facilities for camping, refreshment and relaxing. Also in Candeleto is the Natural History Museum, which has an important bird collection: the museum, together with the Candeleto Oasis, rounds off an interesting tourist itinerary.
The surrounding hills, covered with tall pines, offer opportunities for a truly relaxing vacation, enchanting hikes in shady woods and a variety of outdoor sports. The B&B is located in a stone cottage completely refurbished just 7 km away from the town centre. Guests can avail of two comfortable and spacious double rooms with private bathroom . On request an extra bed can be added. Breakfast is served in the kitchen or living room with fireplace. Nearby there is a sport center with swimming pool. On demand the owners offer free shuttle service to/ from the town centre