Just a few kilometres from Siena, the Castle of Capraia stands majestically on a hill overlooking a bend of the Merse river. This imposing fortress, built in the Romanic style, catches the eye of all those travelling along the road witch leads from Siena to the Maremma, and boasts a long, glorious past.
The Castle first appears in writing in the year 730, noted as the Castle of Montecapraio or Montecapraia.
The property in the centuries passed from the Ardengheschi family to the Incontri, to the Tolomei nobles, to the Petroni and finally to Giomba Guidaccio Giunti, that on 1554 was decapitated by the Imperialist in the last decisive siege against the Guelfans.
The Castle of Capraia in this year played a very important role of furnishing provisions to Siena.
The fortress was liberated by the French, but, with the

cessation of the Republic of Siena, it was left abandoned. It is a said that the gost of Giomba Guidaccio Giunti is still present in the Castle and that every year on the same day, at the same hour, in the courtyard of the fortes of Capraia, as by magic, a small stain of his blood appears. The Castle, recommended for a relaxation holiday, for everyone that loves nature and history, has doubles-rooms, a suite and a dependence, all with antique furniture, in respect of the original architecture, with wood beams, old terracotta floors, and fireplaces.
Riccardo and Maria Rosaria with their staff will be pleased to give you an unforgettable stay in the magnificent Capraia’s Castle.
Dr. Maria Rosaria Sansoni
The Castle of Capraia is in Italiy, The point of meeting of the operators adherent to the Association C.I.E.

Situated on a hill to the right of the Tennacola, Sarnano is one of the few towns in the Marche whose historic centre remains untouched. The town planning is characteris­tic of the “castrum” - a walled city with small winding streets that Iead up to the “Piazza Alta” and then descend to the base of the hill.
The town, which slopes from the top of the hill, with its concentric spiralling streets has preserved the characteristics of the fortified castle of which original parts of the walls and gates remain preserved. The warm colours of the small houses and of the churches are the dominant element that gives unity to all the buildings. In this way, the historic centre, together with its monuments of exceptional importance, generates an overall sense of har­mony. But the warmth arises also from the individual buildings. Re it for the fascinating history of each, or for the fact that they are immersed in a tranquil atmosphere, untouched by tourism. The thermal centre and surrounding winter holiday resorts with their various ski slopes and many ski lifts are renowned. Other than the possibility of walks and excursions in the nearby mountains and in the Sibillini Park, the agreeable climate and excellent tourist facilities, both sporting and recreational, also render the area a pleasant summer resort.

The Thermal Spa
The opportunity to make use of the many different natura! springs of mineral water has established Sarnano also as an optima! Thermal Centre, and today is
perhaps structurally the best equipped within the whole of the Marche Region. The higlìly efficient minera!s from the springs of S. Giacomo andThree Saints and of the sulphide Terro, Sassotetto and Borghetti, have been widely shown to achieve exce!lent results in prevention, treatment and rehabi!itation of many complaints, such as gal!stones, uriceamia, metabo!ism, cholecystitis and intestinal complaints, ear nose and tbroat ai!ments, the respiratory organs and hmgs, bones and joints, skin and the female genita! system. Within the Thermal Establishments, equipped with highly modem systems, the treatments
are carried out under the constant contro! of qua!ified doctors. As we!! as Inhalation Treatments, Hydro Treatments, Rhino!ogy Waterlherapy (for dermato!ogical patho!ogies and co-ordination) and gynaecologica! treatments are all in agreement witlì the National Health Service.
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The unspoilt nature and extraordinary tranquillity of the Sibillini mountains are the qualities, which Sarnano has preserved: end­less pastures, the bracing mountain air, the incredible variety of flora and fauna found only in the Apennines. Creating an itinerary to discover the most hidden places of the area, full of charm and of the legends of Guerin Meschino and the Sibilla, is extremely simple and is a means of connecting with a pure world (thought to be lost). Inaccessible peaks, reddish rock faces, wonderful valleys, age old oak and beech foresta are perfect for interest­ing trips amongst transparent waters and fresh mountain streams. Stadiums, tennis courts, swimming pools, bowling alleys, minigolf, shooting grounds, fishing lakes, riding school, sports centres, well equipped gymnasiums and the prestigious “Sibillini” school of para gliding, complete the range of facilities which Sarnano offers, suitable for the modem needs and new demands of tourism.