Resort Il Cardo rises in the charming untouched atmosphere of the ancient countrified village “Borgo la Palaia”, five stones farmhouses surrounded by wheat, sunflowers fields and cool shadowy oaks. The house looks out at the magnificent medieval town of Anghiari perched on a hill and the natural scenery of the Upper Tiber Valley. Recently masterly renovated by the owners, Resort Il Cardo welcomes its guests in the style and comfort of Tuscany tradition. Ideal location to allow our self relax in the quietness and the charm of nature and to enjoy touring the famous arts town of Tuscany and Umbria with their fascinating masterpieces. The rooms of the Resort are located in the three floors of the ancient patronal house, given as wedding dowry to noblewoman Giulia at the beginning of the 16th century. Parts of the Resort have been added lately in the 18th century, namely the fine architecture of the main stairs and the river round stones walls. Bedrooms are very spacious, furnished with every comfort and decorated according to the pattern of Tuscany interior design with its nature inspired lively colors. They are equipped with private bathrooms and jacuzzi. The evocative view over the old wooden roofs and the scenery of the Tuscany landscape from the windows are an added joy. In the park are available a swimingpool and jacuzzi: surrodings are available leisure-time activities: restaurants, bicycle, canoe, swimming, trekking, riding, golf; tourist informations, guided excursions and baby-sitting on request. During your holiday, you will have the opportunity of visiting art towns such as Arezzo, Perugia, Urbino, Gubbio, Assisi, Siena and Florence, as well as the medioeval villages Anghiari, Montone, Cortona and Citerna, following Piero della Francescà s frescoes tour and Pinturicchiò s exhibition.