Castello DI Mammoli Lucca

Secluded in the hills of Lucca, which is visible from the street, overlooking the majestic and solemn Mammoli lovely valley, hugged him, beautiful setting, elegant and harmonious. Wonder of the perception of solidity and lightness at the same time you can give a structure so old, thanks to a restructuring that has been able to combine modernity and history in perfect harmony!

Spontaneously the desire to discover the ancient history of this place, just browsing the most hidden, the mullioned windows of the old 1200, and retrace the most important moments that, through more than nine centuries, have led to today’s reality, still here to welcome us and tell us…

The stay at the castle blends comfort and elegance with the warmth of a private home, the atmosphere is friendly and informal, the rooms of the castle are available to the host who can choose to read or enjoy a turn on the television in the cozy living room, connect to the internet or spend time in conversation with other guests in the lounge, rather than have his tea on the terrace or in the garden, enjoy a drink in the shade of the arbor, after being dried in the sun by the pool …

Mammoli Castle is located in the heart of Tuscany, 7 and a half kilometers from Lucca and 20 km from Pisa, in the hills of Morianese.  To choose between a bed and breakfast or guest house, a holiday at Castle Mammoli is made of tranquility, nature, art and history and even shopping (antiques markets in Lucca and Forte dei Marmi and the outlets of the big names in the vicinity).

Mammoli is quiet and romantic, perfect for those who want to celebrate the marriage or make a reception in a marvelous setting. Castle Church and symbolic functions for the gardens and swimming pool, function rooms, restaurant, rooms and bed and breakfast guest house where the couple and sent to you, make it a functional and lovely to celebrate the happiest day.

THE HISTORY
During the Middle Ages was a land of Mammoli constant battles between the cities of Lucca and Pisa, and in that time, were born villages, abbeys, castles and fortresses, some of which were later transformed into dwellings.

Most of the architectural heritage of the Lucca hills undoubtedly belongs to that era. The rural villages stood on the hillsides, made up of modest houses built around a church, many of these villages have remained roughly the same time.

From 700, with the rebirth of Tuscany land, sharecropping became the main agricultural system Mammoli: go back to that period most of the houses and farm accommodation that still exist today.

The ancient castle, built in medieval times on a site Etruscan and Roman, demolished in 1300 already was considered impregnable, in fact, up to date there was no trace of it before the complete restructuring carried out around the 1990 buildings on the cake by Giorgio Panelli below the church of Mammoli where they unearthed the remains of the fortified castle of Mammoli. Had its peak in the high Middle Ages and especially religious military power.

Castle was anciently called by the people of St. Genesius St. Ginese or for devotion to St. Ginese composed of a nucleus and a fortified monastery, but his original name was Mammoli, was the residence of the Roman consul Mammoli.

The presence of this castle was found by Father Poggi in three scrolls of the eleventh century, in which not only is called Castrum castellum or more, but you are told that there was such a castle surrounded by walls and ditches.

The parchment is 1 st of 1072 as the parchment of 2 ° 3 ° in 1075 and 1078 of the parchment is about a donation of part of the Castle of the Curia Mammoli by Dean Lambert had to bequeath as a legacy from his family and is In this case, the monastery of Mammoli who was divorced from fortified below.

In fact, far above the Castle Mammoli (the fortified settlement) is the Church of Mammoli (monastery) also owned by the Curia and at that time dedicated to S. Ginese.
The retreat began as a fortress impregnable, able to withstand a siege, and accommodate up to 50 people inside, thanks to facilities such as the church, the stables, located just beyond the guard, and the well – a water tank capable to recover from the fortress across much of the rainwater, now become a pool.

There are numerous improvements that have, in turn, changes the appearance of the fortress, the Family Panelli plans to attend the panels, becoming more engaged in their role of architectural recovery of these artifacts. In 2011, they are completely finished all restoration work related to the walkways that connect with other facilities in the same ownership.

BEDROOMS
The rooms of the Castle Mammoli, all elegantly furnished with high quality finishes are comfortable and very spacious, the bathrooms are accented by mosaic and crystal are all arranged on different planes of the same building having all the surrounding hills overlooking the hills of Mammoli.

They are of different types, have maintained the authentic structures and the careful restoration has preserved the original character. The amenities are modern and the atmosphere have remained a long time since the materials used are typical fine, such as terracotta and wood, creating a ‘warm.

Luxury, comfort and design perfectly blend in the magnificent rooms of the fortress with a unique view over the valley of Mammoli. The bathrooms are very amp and equipped with every comfort and offer courteous attention as well as the hair dryer and cosmetic mirror. The rooms are equipped with modern comforts: air conditioning, minibar, safe, satellite TV, cable and online internet by Access System.

LIVING ROOM
The Castle Mammoli has two rooms furnished with eighteenth and nineteenth centuries constitute the real heart of the fortress. Within them, guests can enjoy moments of relaxation and intimate conversation with an exceptional view from the windows that appear framework depicting landscapes from Tuscany.

The furniture and comfortable sofas provide environments more ‘suitable for pleasant reading in the library of the castle located on the upper floor near the pool, is to enjoy a cup of tea’, which to relax comfortably in front of the TV.

The Castle does not neglect the last Mammoli teconologie, and offers its guests the possibility ‘of being in an idyllic corner of nature and at the same time to connect with the rest of the world through the Internet point of our locations.

The Castle Mammoli also lets you connect both cable in every room or via our Wi-Fi to connect to any part of the structure through handhelds and notebooks. All guests also offers this service in ‘Piazza S. Michele’ the main street of the city of Lucca.

THE RESTAURANT
Castello di Mammoli dont have inside the restaurant leans Antica Locanda di Sesto located only 5 min. drive from the structure that is able to offer fast and efficient service. For this reason we suggest you call in advance before arriving at the Castello di Mammoli in order to reserve a table and stay there before coming to the facility to avoid having to fall back later.

Antica Locanda di Sesto offers its customers an accurate range of local dishes, in our region that contains the sum of simple tastes and refined. Olive oil from locally produced organic wines red and white, edited by Azienda Agricola Antica Locanda di Sesto.

From seasonal vegetables to meat from local farms, game, abundant in adjacent wooded areas. Particular attention is paid to quality ‘of food, raw materials used, methods of preparation, who approach the most’ genuine local traditions. An eye on even the most ‘popular international cuisine, so as to leave no more’ satisfied that any customer.

WINE OF MAMMOLI
The production philosophy of wine Le Capanne di Mammoli is based on the belief that wine should be the most authentic expression of his homeland. Respect for the uniqueness of the terroir guide all aspects of production and results in limited quantities to ensure the highest quality and a precise attention to detail, from the collection by hand to the vinification and aging to the individual plots of each vineyard.

The moderating influence of the Mediterranean Sea to prevent drastic climate changes and the vines bloom and ripen early, thanks to the stable and relatively warm microclimate that is developed with an extraordinary brightness during the last stages of maturation.

Due to the microclimate of the ‘amphitheater mastianese “the harvest here is to advance and takes about a week before the hills of Lucca. The selected grapes come from that land that by tradition and techniques to better express the typical local area with wrinkled unique. An area to keep that winning the last century an international clientele with a red wine of outstanding value.

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
The olive tree is one of the most characteristic elements of the Mediterranean and olive oil is one of the oldest and most important of the material culture of this part of Italy. During the fourth millennium before Christ begins the story that links the domestic olive spread of this tree to the development of the greatest civilizations from the first state organizations in the Middle East to the contemporary world.

Olive growing and oil production can be practiced only within a suitable area to develop this plant as are the hills of Lucca and in particular the area where Mastiano Morianese and all the oil produced is among the best of Tuscany.

The cultivation of this plant requires knowledge of botany and agricultural practices (pruning, grafting) quite sophisticated and refinement of techniques, especially in a specialized area such as that still Mastiano where the olives are harvested by hand as it once was because of the difficulty using machines due to the terraced land completely.

Oil of Mammoli Lucca is the flagship for its people and that as soon as product is sold immediately due to popular demand and the few remaining bottles you’ve bought the Castle of Mammoli is offering its guests the ‘ opportunity to buy gadgets such as memory and this has become a real attraction that draws people who love this product from around the world making the area Mastiano known for the production of oil.

Mammoli oil obtained with modern extraction systems, it is still a crude oil (must), turbid and opalescent for impurities. It is then usually allowed to stand until all foreign substances are deposited on the bottom and then poured into clean containers. Our operators are among the most scrupulous, however, prefer to filter the oil right out of cellulose with special filters capable of retaining any impurities and even the smallest drops of water.

SWIMMING POOL
The pool of Mammoli Castle is nestled on a rooftop terrace and was obtained from a water cistern that was used to recover the rainwater that were once the only resource of the castle along the old Roman well for the provisioning of ‘water.

Because of this recovery tank of the old pool is not very large but has a breathtaking view over the surrounding hills and is surrounded by olive trees with a very confortable and spacious terrace.

The pool terrace is situated on the sunny hill and panoramic hill overlooking the whole of the Church where you can relax Mammoli focusing my gaze on the hills surrounding a highly unusual optical and tasting the wine product of the Castle Mammoli.

The swimming pool surrounded by lush green hills of Mammoli also offers the opportunity to enjoy the view from another terrace also on the city of Lucca, which is the setting. Mammoli The Castle offers its guests the opportunity to connect with the rest of the world even in the pool through the Access System.

The pool is also equipped with a gazebo where you can shelter from the sun and comfortable armchairs desing that with typical fine materials such as terracotta and wood, create amazing harmonies of color and give the home a warm and intimate atmosphere. Thanks to its unique location the pool is an integral part of the body of the Castle Mammoli creating a special blend of ancient and modern.

GARDEN
In the garden of Castle Mammoli find comfortable armchairs desing, gazebos you shelter from the sun, with views over the olive trees and the intense aroma of a rich vegetation. If you seek refuge from the hustle and bustle of big cities or the stress of work, sit in the garden to sip an aperitif before dinner, to organize a meeting or simply to enjoy moments of pure relaxation with a swimming pool which frames.

When you’re at Castle Mammoli try to take a walk, you will enjoy a unique situation with the various nature trails around the hill and visit the church Mammoli above once part of the castle.

During the walk you will find beautiful wild flowers under the trees and the tranquility of the place will only be disturbed by the sound of the swallows skim the water and while the sweet waterfall infinity pool.

While if you venture after dinner you will be enchanted by the magic of fireflies and attracted by the serenity of the evening, where you will see the historic city of Lucca in the plain below, and illuminated by the lights of small villages on the hills surrounding

Mammoli Castle is located in the heart of Tuscany, 7 and a half kilometers from Lucca and 20 km from Pisa, in the hills of Morianese. To choose between a bed and breakfast or guest house, a holiday at Castle Mammoli is made of tranquility, nature, art and history and even shopping (antiques markets in Lucca and Forte dei Marmi and the outlets of the big names in the vicinity).

LUCCA
Lucca is easy to put a central city reachable by any means, is home to many treasures of art and culture that often escape the tourist track and therefore Lucca stands out for exclusiveness where art, culture, entertainment and shopping combine harmoniously.

In this section you will find information about museums, the churches of the city center and historic mansions in the area of the province of Lucca. Very interesting is the section on typical stores Lucchese as some operators have tried to maintain over time as much as possible of the characteristics of its original shops where you can still breathe the atmosphere of past times.

The aim is to show the variety and richness of the heritage of the city of Lucca to visitors passing. The selection presented here is also to emphasize the integration between the museum and the area, by providing appropriate links with other sections and reconstructing an ideal unity of the context of the city of Lucca.

Rooms: 12

Price: from 129 EUR per night

Source: www.castellodimammoli.com