Tomb probe finds remains of St Paul underneath the basilica. Benedict XVI made no attempt to conceal his profound emotion as he made what is a landmark announcement for the history of the Church. A probe into St Paul’s tomb, underneath the basilica of San Paolo fuori le mura, has made a preliminary identification.

TAORMINA ARTE 2009

Cinema, theater, music and dance in the frame of the fascinating town of Taormina: these are the ingredients of Taormina Arte (http://www.taormina-arte.com/2009/), the most important cultural event that brings Sicilian staged annually works and artists of national importance and International.

THE MEDICI FAMILY AT THE MUGELLO

Today we yopu signal the Mugello territory.
The territory of Mugello is made up of a broad valley to the north of Florence, bordered by the Apennine mountain range to the north, by the Calvana mountains to the west and by the group of Monte Morello-Monte Giovi to the south.

SPECIAL “SUMMER’S END ”

From 20/08/2009 to 30/09/2009 Castello di Semivicoli offer special rates for an unforgettable stay.
The “Summer’s End” promotion offer to our guests special rates with a discount of 20% on the Low Season prices.

PALIO DI SIENA

The Palio di Siena (http://www.ilpalio.org/), the most famous palio in Italy, is a horse race held twice each year on July 2 and August 16 in Siena, in which the horse and rider represent one of the seventeen Contrade, or city wards. A magnificent pageant precedes the race, which attracts visitors and spectators from around the world.

CASTELLO MALASPINA DI FOSDINOVO

The Castle of Fosdinovo is a quiet and exclusive place, in the heart of Lunigiana, just a few Kilimetres far from the Cinque Terre, Forte dei Marmi and the Apuane Alps.

VILLA CONTARINI

Piazzola sul Brenta is dominated by the imposing scenographic mass of the splendid Villa Contarini.
Situated close to Padova and Vicenza, the villa is the largest in the Veneto region.