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January 16, 2023A home in an Umbrian palace: this is the atmosphere of Palazzo Seneca, a charming property in Norcia, in the heart of the most secret part of Umbria, the region of the black truffle.
Palazzo Seneca was built in the 16th century by the homonymous family from Piedivalle, whose inhabitants were famous as skilled wood carvers. Today, it’s a fusion between design and tradition: the search for unique materials and objects, combined with the know-how of the most renowned Umbrian craftsmen, make it a unique and charming destination.
Simplicity and quality: this is the secret of the new, elegant project promoted and realized by Vincenzo and Federico Bianconi, the last generation of a family that has been offering hospitality and catering in Italy since 1850.
ACCOMMODATION – Palazzo Seneca Relais & Châteaux
The best Umbrian artisans worked on the detailed refurbishing of the property and used unique materials and decorative objects to create perfect harmony between colors and lights, tradition and design.
Antique wooden canopy beds or inlaid wooden headboards, unique antique pieces, closets, and writing desks right from the 16th and 18th centuries, belonging to the Seneca family, have been cleverly restored.
In some rooms, you will find floors in antique oak wood or traditional terracotta. The bathrooms feature black granite (Meteor) or ecru marble, both elegant and of high quality. On the walls were textural paintings made with jute, the fabric formerly used by bakers for the natural leavening of bread.
DINING – Palazzo Seneca Relais & Châteaux
Vespasia Restaurant, 1 Michelin Star
The Vespasia project was created and is managed by Vincenzo and Federico Bianconi, the latest generation of a family of passionate restaurateurs with a tradition that began without interruption in 1850.
Everything at Vespasia tells this land’s story: style, colors, and flavors are sober but at the same time intense. The details always make the difference, and for this, they have been treated with great love and attention.
Chef Valentino Palmisano
Chef Valentino Palmisano joined Vespasia in 2017, bringing his experience and excellent technical skills.
A meeting of ideas and the sharing of ethical and professional values led the Neapolitan chef to move to Norcia after a decade of experience in international prestige for large hotel chains, passing from Shanghai to the Ritz-Carlton in Kyoto. Inserted in the top 10 of the best Italian chefs abroad for Arbiter magazine, in Asia, Palmisano becomes one of the greatest interpreters of Italian cuisine, authentic, creative, and at the same time linked to tradition.
A special mention goes to the spaghetti with tomato sauce, a masterpiece of elegance and style, and to the desserts.
Vespasia’s philosophy is built on the principles of “Salus Per Cibum”.
The aim of this movement is to put the human being, the local community, quality, healthy nutrition, respect for the environment, and the animals at the center of development.
It entails promoting the best local producers who follow a strict scientific discipline, and then spreading a culture of good and healthy living among the local population and consumers. To grow together, Vespasia restaurant collaborates with virtuous producers Salus Per Cibum.
ACTIVITIES – Palazzo Seneca Relais & Châteaux
Italy’s green heart, Umbria, is a land unto itself, the only Italian region that borders neither the sea nor another country. The region is best known for its medieval hilltop towns, many of which are beautifully preserved and dramatically set.
Your holiday in Norcia at Palazzo Seneca will be enriched by truly unique experiences: learn how to make cheese, go in search of the delicious black truffle all year around, or enjoy delicious tasting!
WELLNESS & SPA – Palazzo Seneca Relais & Châteaux
In the basement of the Palazzo Seneca Relais & Châteaux, just a few meters from the main square in Norcia, a mystic silence surrounds the rooms of the Wellness Center. Cross-vaulted ceilings and ancient stone floors are the perfect frame for your peace. The Sala Sibilla is reserved for couples, with massage beds and a design hot tub with chromotherapy to relax and enjoy romantic moments.
The relaxation area will enchant you with its large mats and the central column from which the vaults that characterize the spa start out. This is the place where, after a rejuvenating massage, you can sip herbal teas and infusions prepared with herbs from the Sibillini National Park. In the humid area, on the other hand, you can find a stone hot tub that fits six, while in the adjacent room, a Turkish bath and a sauna are ready to purify your skin.
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