Not far from the splendid city of Arezzo immersed in the green Tuscan countryside is where you will find the farmhouse Il Saracino. A historic farmhouse skilfully renovated furnished and sub-divided into four apartments. These comfortable apartments are furnished with the best amenities necessary, which include independent heating, living space with kitchen, facilities for the disabled and additional luxuries such as television equipped with satellite.
The farmhouse takes its name from the most captivating and spectacular Italian folkloric event that occurs in Arezzo twice a year, respectively in June and September “La Giostra Del Saracino” (The Saracen Joust). Infact, thanks to the historical detail that recreates this joust, the town of Arezzo relives the duels that took place in the early Middle Ages between the Christian Knights and the Saracens.The four districts of the town face the challenge:
Porta Crucifera, Porta S. Andrea, Porta Santo Spirito and Porta Del Foro. Two Knights armed with a lance are lined up for each district of the town, they charge towards a mechanical rotating target, which is the Saracen’s head, aptly named “Il Saracino” (the Saracen) or “buratto re delle indie” (king of the Indies).
The geographic position of the farmhouse “Il Saracino” is extremely advantageous as it is in easy reach of some of the many notable art centres in Italy such as Arezzo, Cortona, Sansepolcro and Anghiari.Also, it is not far from cities like Florence, Siena and Perugia.Arezzo is home to some relevant international works of art such as the frescoes of Piero della Francesca, the logge of Piazza Grande designed by Giorgio Vasari and the famous crucifix by Cimabue in the church of San Domenico. Furthermore, the famous poet Francesco Petrarca and the inventor of the musical scale Guido Monaco were both born in this area.
Every first Sunday of the month, it is possible to visit and stroll through the back streets and alleyways of Arezzo’s historic centre where the Antique Fair is held.It is one of the most famous fairs in the antique trade, where collectors and antique dealers all over Italy gather together to display and sell their precious antiques. Arezzo also hosts the famous music festival Arezzo Wave, as well as the now historic Polyphonic contest.Just outside the city you will find the new Arezzo Equestrian Centre.
Apartments
Apartment Porta del foro is 46 sqm wide and can accommodate a maximum of 6 people.
It is one of the other apartments situated on the ground floor and has an entrance at the front of the house.
It includes: kitchen-diner with a double sofa bed, double bedroom, smaller bedroom with two single beds and a bathroom with shower.
Apartment Porta s. Spirito is 49 sqm wide and can accommodate a maximum of 6 people.It is situated on the first floor and has the main entrance at the front of the house.
It includes: kitchen-diner with double sofa bed, double bedroom, smaller bedroom with two single beds, bathroom with shower and washing machine.
Apartment Porta crucifera is 44 sqm wide and is one of the two apartments that can accommodate up to 4 people. It is situated on the ground floor with the main entrance on the left side of the house looking out to the gardens and swimming pool.
It includes: kitchen-diner with a double sofa bed, double bedroom, and bathroom with shower; furthermore, it incorporates facilities for the disabled.
Apartment Porta s. Andrea is 46 sqm wide and is one of the two apartments situated on the first floor.It has the main entrance facing the front of the house.
It includes: kitchen-diner with double sofa bed, double bedroom, bathroom with shower and can accommodate up to 4 people.
