Castello Carbonana, 30 minutes north of Perugia, was built in the 5th century and the main tower of the castle dates from this time.  In the 10th century the Templar order rebuilt the smaller tower, which is the jagged part on the front of the castle.  The round tower was built in the 12th century and the abbot was given the title of Count of Carbonana.  A 1495 painting of Carbonana appears on a large wall map in a corridor that leads from the Vatican museum to the Sistine Chapel.  

The building was completed in the 14th century and has 37 rooms including five gracious apartments, wine cellars, dungeons, tower rooms, and more.  American standard plumbing and wiring are installed throughout the castle.  One of the castles ‘crown jewels’ is the natural rock swimming area with waterfall that overlooks the valley.  The castle is in excellent condition and there is also a connected 12-room cottage.  

Situated on top of a stunning cypress-covered hill at 2300 feet above sea level, Carbonana sits on 50 acres that include two other hills, a pastoral valley, vineyard, olive grove, and many fruit trees. The Apennine Mountains line the horizon, completing a truly majestic view from the castle out to the beautiful Umbrian countryside.