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  Capri - Historic dwellings
In the period spanning the late eighteenth century and the early nineteen hundreds, a number of fabulously eclectic villas were built on the island, many of which were inhabited, not surprisingly perhaps, by the most eccentric of individuals.
Villa Damecuta is one of the twelve Imperial Roman villas to be found on the Island of Capri.
It was named Villa Lysis in honor of the young friend of Socrates mentioned by Plato in the Dialogue on Friendship (Lysis), but is also known as Villa Fersen after its first owner, the French Count, Jacques Fersen d'Adelsward, poet and writer.
www.capri.com /en/dimore-storiche   (1300 words)

  
  Villa San Michele - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Villa San Michele was built around the turn of the 20th century, by the Swedish physician, Axel Munthe, on the ruins of the Roman Emperor, Tiberius' villa, on the Island of Capri.
San Michele's gardens are adorned with numerous relics and works of art dating back to ancient Egypt and other periods of antiquity.
The original history of the villa is described by Dr. Munthe in his book entitled The Story of San Michele, published in 1929.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Villa_San_Michele   (163 words)

  
 Villa San Michele - 5 Star Hotel - Fiesole - Florence
The San Michele Restaurant is located in the Monastery of the Villa San Michele.
Relaxing at the Villa San Michele comes naturally with the unmatched views from the panoramic pool, whilst a small gymnasium allows guests to expend some energy without missing the beautiful views.
The Villa San Michele is an idyllic environment for elegant and intimate occasions.
www.florenceby.com /villasanmichele/pages/faciliti.htm   (973 words)

  
 Villa Monte San Michele - Luxury vacation rentals Capri Italy vacation homes - Capri Island Amalfi Coast
From its prestigious and central location, the property is an oasis of calm, even in the height of the summer months, and its large grounds and many trees ensure peace and constant shade.
Inside the villa the living areas have high ceilings and are beautifully furnished with antiques.
There are the remains of a Roman villa and an 18th Century French garrison at the top.
www.circumvista.com /villa-San-Michele.html   (451 words)

  
 Villa San Michele - Definition, explanation
Villa San Michele was built around the turn of the 20th century by Swedish doctor Axel Munthe on the ruins of an ancient Roman Emperor's villa on the Island of Capri, Italy.
The villa and gardens are adorned with numerous relics and works of art dating back to ancient Egypt.
The original history of the villa is described by Dr. Munthe in a book entitled The Story of San Michelle, published in 1929.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/v/vi/villa_san_michele.php   (338 words)

  
 Villa San Michele Florence
A villa of unsurpassed beauty in an oasis of peace, only a few minutes from the centre of Florence.
The Villa San Michele a Doccia, situated on the hill of Fiesole, is named after the church of St Michael the Archangel.
The Villa San Michele has 45 rooms, including 24 suites and junior suites, located in the old monastery building and nestled amid the beautiful gardens, enjoying spectacular views, each with its own unique style and antique furnishings.
www.italytraveller.com /en/r/florence/c/villa-san-michele   (175 words)

  
 Epiculinary Culinary Tours - Villa San Michele
The Villa San Michele, whose façade was designed by Michelangelo, has played host to such celebrities as Brigit Bardot, Julia Roberts, and Princess Margaret.
A private visit to the Villa San Michele wine estate and a walking tour of secret Florence are just two of the highlights of this luxury culinary journey.
The Villa San Michele is delighted to announce that it will be running its latest children's cookery classes, specially designed to awaken the senses and stimulate the minds of inquisitive youngsters that also allows some relaxation time for parents.
www.epiculinary.com /ita_villasanmichele.html   (972 words)

  
 Arcobaleno Ltd - Villa San Michele
Villa San Michele is a detached characteristic stone-built farmhouse furnished to high standards with its own private swimming pool.
From the pool area, there are splendid views to be enjoyed of the renowned towers of San Gimignano (9km), which have been likened to a medieval New York.
The owners of the Villa San Michele live next door in their own farmhouse and are available throughout your stay for any assistance you may need.
www.chianti-in-tuscany.co.uk /html/areas/villasanmichele.html   (295 words)

  
 Categoria: Musei,Villa San Michele
La creazione di Villa San Michele iniziò nel 1876 con la prima visita a Capri, per problemi di salute, di Axel Munthe.
Villa San Michele fu la residenza di Munthe fra il 1896 ed il 1907.
Villa San Michele che è di proprietà dello Stato svedese ogni anno inoltre ospita numerosi artisti e studiosi svedesi, oltreché la Stazione Ornitologica di Capri circondata dall'oasi naturalistica nel Castello Barbarossa.
www.viagginrete-it.it /struttura%20turistica.asp?id=8977   (398 words)

  
 Capri Villa San Michele - Axel Munthe
San Michele è la creatura di Axel Munthe.
Era ancora un giovane medico Axel Munthe, allorché decise di realizzare i propri sogni ed ambizioni stabilendosi in una casa di Anacapri, più tardi divenuta famosa in tutto il mondo grazie al suo libro "La Storia di San Michele".
Lo dimostrano, per esempio, le 45 traduzioni de "La Storia di San Michele" e l'ininterrotto afflusso di visitatori della Villa San Michele.
www.sanmichele.org /bodySM.html   (322 words)

  
 Grandi Giardini Italiani   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Between 1896 and 1910 Villa San Michele was home to its Swedish creator, the court physician and writer, Axel Munthe.
Soon after the success of the book, "La Storia di San Michele" in 1929, the Villa opened to the public and has not closed its gates since.
As well as being a museum Villa San Michele is playing host to an ornithological site, a natural oasis, where around a hundred Swedish artists and students organise cultural events, musical shows and special events both private and open to the public.
www.grandigiardini.it /2005/eng/giardini/campania/san_michele.htm   (205 words)

  
 CEOTRAVELER - Accommodations
We chose the special A Tavola Con Lo Chef, four outstanding courses—duck breast carpaccio, ravioli with potatoes and wild boar, rack of lamb au gratin and tiramisu— from the kitchen of chef Attilio di Fabrizio.
Five centuries of history are behind the villa's facade designed by Michaelangelo.
Villa San Michele is filled with Renaissance art, antiques and the articles of ecclesiastic life and looks very much like a monastery.
www.ceotraveler.com /accommodations/villasanmichele.shtml   (303 words)

  
 Villa San Michele - Vacation Idea.com Hotel Review
Why Go Villa San Michele, adapted from a 15th century Franciscan Monastery with a facade designed by Michelangelo, combines the classic character of its past with all the luxuries of the modern world.
Stroll through the landscaped private park surrounding the villa, taking in the wonderful aroma of Tuscan gardens, or relax by the outdoor heated swimming pool with a cascading waterfall.
Villa San Michelle is open March through November.
www.vacationidea.com /articles/Villa_San_Michele.html   (273 words)

  
 Anacapri: Villa San Michele - Axel Munthe
The villa San Michele is located on the north-eastern side of Anacapri, 327 metres above sea level.
San Michele was Munthe’s residence between 1896 and 1910.
The construction of San Michele began with the purchase of the plot, in 1895, and the first building works began a year later.
www.capri.net /salsa/lang/en/page/tour8.html   (472 words)

  
 Villa San Michele - Capri   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
San Michele is a Swedish cultural institute on the island of Capri, comprised of a museum house and gardens, accommodation for Swedish citizens engaged in cultural studies or research, and a nature reserve on the Barbarossa mountain for the protection of migrating birds and the preservation of Mediterranean flora.
Axel Munthe was the founder of San Michele.
He was still a young physician when he decided to make his dreams, ambitions and ideas a reality by creating a home in Anacapri, a home soon to become famous throughout the world thanks to the success of his book, "The Story of San Michele".
www.capri.it /en/c/villa-san-michele-2   (382 words)

  
 Italian Cooking School at the Villa San Michele in Florence, Italy
At great request, after the string of successes racked up over the last few years, the Villa San Michele School of Cookery is to become permanent.
Taste-Italia is tought by the Villa San Michelle's Chef de Cuisine, Attilio Di Fabrizio, Cesare Marretti and Luca Orini.
The Course is held in English and is reserved for Guests staying in Villa San Michele.
www.wimco.com /supplierevents/villasanmicheletasteitlia.asp   (699 words)

  
 The Villa San Michele, Fiesole, Italy - ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine
Before collapsing into the luxurious king-sized bed, I caught from my window a dreamy glimpse across the twinkling gardens - there on a private patio a couple was enjoying a candlelit dinner outside their suite, which had once been the monk's limonaia.
The pool at the Villa San Michele is just one of the many activities travelers can take part in.
At the top of the villa gardens, I floated in the still clear water, staring up at the blue sky.
www.roadandtravel.com /hotelsresorts/2005/villasanmichele2.htm   (259 words)

  
 HOTEL VILLA SAN MICHELE - AMALFI COAST - RAVELLO
Villa San Michele is the heart of the Amalfi coast:
The best way to get Villa San Michele from Naples airport or train station is by taxi.
Exit at Vietri sul Mare and follow the directions to Amalfi and at 1 km before Amalfi on the left you have Villa San Michele.
www.hotel-villasanmichele.it /eng/mappa.htm   (549 words)

  
 Albergo Villa San Michele - Fiesole- Tuscany - Italy - Directa Holiday Promotions
Accommodation at the Villa San Michele comprises a total of 38 rooms and suites, each unique in style.
Villa San Michele can be used as a base for excursions in Tuscany.
Siena, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Volterra, the Chianti region, Montalcino and Montepulciano are all less than an hour's drive from the hotel.
www.directa.net /toscana/firenze/hotels4/sanmichele.html   (179 words)

  
 Villas in Tuscany Villas Florence, Sienna, Chianti, Lucca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Villas in Tuscany Villas Florence, Sienna, Chianti, Lucca
Villa San Michele is located in the Chianti hills in the small village of Vico Elsa, forty minutes southwest of Florence.
San Michele was built in 1600, restored in 1987, and this winter will undergo further renovations to install air conditioning in every bedroom in time for the summer of 2007.
www.tuscandream.com /villa_san_michele.cfm   (313 words)

  
 Villa San Michele - Florence - Review of Villa San Michele
The Villa is surrounded by acres of lush woodland that lead into perfectly landscaped Italian gardens filled with fragrant flowers and lemon trees.
Every accommodation at Villa San Michele is designed to satisfy the wishes of our guests, whether they love the historical atmosphere of the main building or they enjoy more contemporary surroundings.
The Tuscan cotto and pietraserena, which are typical of all historic buildings in Firenze, abound throughout the hotel giving it a warm feeling of comfort and peacefulness.
www.jpmoser.com /villasanmicheleflorence.html   (213 words)

  
 Apartment Villa San Michele (residence) - Lucca
Set in Lucca’s wonderful countryside, in the age-old grounds of holm-oak, cork and bay trees, and among the gentle olive groves and fifteenth century villas, it is situated about 2 Km.
From Lucca, at the foot of the aged church of S. Michele in Escheto - a typical and famous eleventh century romanesque monument on the S. Giuliano Terme (thermal baths) and Pisa road.
Villa San Michele (residence) The transformation of this ancient noble mansion of country, respecting the original architecture, has ensured that attention to detail stands out to offer an environment that is comforatble and well furnished, prestogious and yet still friendly.
www.europe-hotel-in.com /villasanmicheleresidence.htm   (234 words)

  
 Anacapri - Villa San Michele and Axel Munthe.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Today, the villa is an important museum, run by the Axel Munthe Foundation which organizes concerts, exhibitions and seminars here.
In fact, the remains of the ancient Roman villas got in the way of the cultivation of vineyards and fields and were often simply thrown over the cliffs by the country folk or, at best, used in the construction of the walls of their own houses.
The habit of Axel Munthe to decorate his villa with these artifacts of inestimable value was perceived as a bizarre eccentricity by the local people.
www.capri.it /en/itinerario-anacapri-2   (390 words)

  
 Villa San Michele Cookery School of Florence Italy
Sara and Nancy Jenkins at Villa San Michele - A whole week of Tuscan cooking and culture as mother and daughter team Sara and Nancy Jenkins join us in May to take us wine tasting, shopping at the market and share their cooking and entertaining secrets.
Jun Tanaka at Villa San Michele - With an exemplary background of training with the best chefs of our time, and a master of traditional French cuisine, Jun Tanaka's extraordinary talent for creating clean and contemporary flavours from the best seasonal produce has earned him a reputation as one of the world's rising star chefs.
Jun is a firm believer in using the best ingredients in season and ensuring that any ingredients used should not be masked and over complicated but enhanced to bring out their natural flavours, producing a clean and distinct taste.
www.activegourmetholidays.com /italyvillasanmichele.htm   (2588 words)

  
 Villa San Michele Hotel - Ravello - Villa San Michele Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
Villa San Michele on Amalfi Coast is the perfect spot to spend a relaxing holiday relishing the sea the sun and the views of the Amalfi Coast.
We had a wonderful stay at the Villa San Michele and were made to feel right at home immediately.
The staff at the San Michele are attractive,...
www.tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g194873-d272437-Reviews-Villa_San_Michele-Ravello_Amalfi_Coast_Campania.html   (827 words)

  
 Villa San Michele- Capri. Hotel Olimpico Salerno
The villa was built for the Swedish physician and writer Axel Munthe, author of the well-known novel "The Story of San Michele".
The construction required changing a simple country home and an old chapel dedicated to San Michele originally built on elaborately decorated ruins from the Augustan period into a beautiful residence we see today.
The style of the villa is very free, set in a large, well cared-for park.
www.hotelolimpico.it /capri/san_micheleeng.htm   (196 words)

  
 Villa San Michele - Florence | Reviews of Villa San Michele from Travel Intelligence   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Situated in many acres of garden and surrounded by park and woodland, the Villa San Michele hotel has superb views over the whole of Florenece and the Arno Valley.
Combining the charm of the old with all the comfort and convience of today, Villa San Michele is one hotel that can truly claim to be unique.
The Episcopal palace, Cathedral of San Romolo, Church of Santa Maria Primerana and the Cloister of the Canons all comparable to what’s on offer at the bottom of the hill.
www.travelintelligence.net /wsd/hotels/htls_904_Villa_San_Michele_Fiesole_review.html   (492 words)

  
 Villa San Michele hotel Fiesole - Via Doccia 4
Villa San Michele Is Located Only 10 Kilometers From Florence Airport.
Villa San Michele Is A Former 15th Century Franciscan Monastery With A Facade Designed By Michelangelo.
Villa San Michele Is Located Just Below Fiesole, At An Altitude Of Approximately 350 Meters.
www.hotelviews.net /Italy/FIESOLE/VILLA_SAN_MICHELE/index.html   (430 words)

  
 The Villa San Michele, Fiesole, Italy - ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine
As I sipped my Chianti and took in the view from Villa San Michele in Fiesole, I couldn't help but gloat.
The Villa San Michele is a Michelangelo-designed arched facade, converted from a 15th-century Franciscan monastery.
By the time we had reached the neatly terraced Italian gardens where we could see the sky darkening over Florence, I'd taken Danytza up on her suggestion to have lunch at the hotel's Loggia restaurant.
www.roadandtravel.com /hotelsresorts/2005/villasanmichele.htm   (328 words)

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