ORTO DEGLI ANGELI, Residenza d' Epoca in Bevagna. (Perugia)

L'Orto degli Angeli is not simply a hotel, it is a very ancient family home having a warm homely atmosphere. The owners enjoy sharing their mansion with their guests and invite them to experience the way of life of a great Umbrian family surrounded by the beauty of an enchanting place.

The main gate into Bevagna (Porta Foligno) leads to the main street of the town (Corso Matteotti) which follows the path of the ancient "Via Flaminia". After about 100 metres on the right there is a charming little square with Palazzo Andreozzi on one side, where the main entrance to "L'Orto degli Angeli" is, and on the other side Palazzo Alberti, with the wonderful 15th-century loggia. Between the two buildings a peculiar hanging path connects the wistaria-laden terrace to the precious garden. A grand staircase, with a wooden statue of S. Lorenzo dating back to the 14th century, leads you into the frescoed drawing room of Palazzo Andreozzi, a place where our guests can meet and, especially in winter, sit beside the large stone fireplace. You can go up the stairs to the first floor rooms named after the Angels; or go from the drawing room to the chapel where the Angeli Nieri Mongalli used to say their prayers in front of the 18th-century altar. At Christmas time, in accordance with the family tradition, it is possible to admire a precious wooden crib with a beautiful backdrop painted by Luigi Frappi.

Further on the welcoming atmosphere of the dining room with its 18th-century cherry-wood table: the room is hung with ancient family paintings (one of them is the portrait of Pope Leone XII, one of the family ancestors), pictures of other members of the family, including Countess Laura with her three sons and the present owners Francesco and Tiziana with their little daughter Laura, dressed in medieval costumes during the "Mercato delle Gaite". Walking past the old kitchen you leave Palazzo Andreozzi and cross the terrace overlooking the small square to fall under the spell of the beautiful hanging garden enhanced by the imposing 16th-century loggia of Palazzo Alberti. The palace is named after the noble family already living in Bevagna in the early 13th century. One of the most important figures of this family was the Blessed Giacomo Bianconi, a charismatic thaumaturge, whose holiness and wisdom contributed to the moral and material rebirth of Bevagna after it was destroyed by the army of Frederick II. We trust his moral force still lingers over the place and may serve as an example for us. Walking along the elegant loggia you can go from the garden into the great hall of Palazzo Alberti with a fireplace, reading room, recreation room and tearoom and to the picturesque medieval "casette" (small houses) built on the Roman remains (theatre, aqueduct) with a view of the countryside, the old town and the Roman baths. The Angeli Nieri Mongalli family are at present devoting attention to the Roman remains included within the property, in particular the two ambulatories of the Roman theatre dating back to I century A.D.: together with the Monuments and Fine Arts Office they are planning to excavate and restore this area where the new restaurant of the Residence will be located. Thanks to this project the motto "living in history" will become a concrete reality.

Where we are

It's very easy to get to Bevagna by car. For people coming from the North: leave the A1 motorway at Valdichiana, take the highway to Perugia, Assisi, Foligno. Leave it at Foligno Nord-Bevagna (about 45 minutes from Valdichiana).
For people coming from the South: leave the A1 motorway at Orte, take the highway to Terni, Spoleto, Foligno. Leave it at Foligno Nord-Bevagna (about 75 Km from Orte).
When you are in Bevagna drive through Porta Foligno, a gate in the medieval walls, and carry on along the main street for about 150 m.: L'Orto degli Angeli is on your right.

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