The elegant Palazzo Torriani dates back to the 16th century. Set in the heart of Marradi, a 10-minute walk from the station, it offers luxury accommodation with antique furniture. All rooms and suites are spacious, some also have a fireplace and come with free Wi-Fi and a large bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer. The grand Torriani residence features reading and music roomsthe decorative restoration of the frescoes on the walls and ceilings of the main rooms in the villa. The most important decorations date back to the early 20th century, the work of Galileo Chini and of Silvestro Lega, but some more ancient frescoes have also emerged. A large garden is perfect for relaxing in. Wine tastings and cookery courses are available, while staff also organise excursions around Tuscany and Romagna country. Parking is free on site at Torriani Palazzo. Florence is an hour away by train or car. For our guests there are 2 flats available,complete with kitchen and trhee bathrooms, making a total of 20 beds, limited to certain period of the year. Meals and drinks can be provided to the guests upon request. In a large and characteristic ground floor hall, featuring a majestic 17th century fireplace, you can savour fine wines, olive oil and local and regional products.Near the mansion there are tennis facilities, a swimming pool less than 1km away, and two private riding schools. The prices vary between 80 and 125 euros per person per night depending on the period, the room or the apartment and include: buffet-breakfast ( We also offer our guests the chance to savour some typical products of the local territory such as cheeses and fresh yoghurts accompanied by homemade jams, savoury meats and warm fresh-baked cakes), car parking, Wireless WI-FI facilities; weekly bed linen and bathroom towel change; water, electricity, gas and heating; air conditioning in the apartments“Deco” and“Ospiti”; final cleaning of the apartment. In order to make the stay in Palazzo Torriani more attractive and enjoyable, the Beauty Shop “il Bello delle Donne”, offers to our guest a special discount on the new treatment “Fruit Massage: happiness molecules” and a gift. From Marradi there is the chance to go for walks, or to use mountain bikes or go horse-riding, breathing in the pure air of the hills, to visit the nearby art cities (Florence, Faenza, Ravenna, Bologna, Venice, all within easy reach by local trains) you can also easily reach two big outlets, i.e. “Barberino”, “The Mall” and "Castel Guelfo" where you can go shopping while visiting the boutiques of the most important Italian fashion makers like Gucci, Prada, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana etc. Upon request when making your booking, we can arrange, bearing in mind the teachers’ other engagements, courses in traditional local cuisine, and visits, accompanied by tourist and nature guides, to the most enchanting locations in the area. We only accept payment visa, master -card before arrival of the clients. The stay will also foresee the visit to different local wine cellars, cheese manufacturers, olive oil producers etc. Marradi is very close to Brisighella, a Medieval small town, also well known for its local olive oil, the “Brisighello”, and for its wines. If the participants are interested, there is also the possibility to visit a local pottery manufacturer (this area is also known for its ceramics). Marradi is 65 km from Florence, 85 km from Bologna, 70 km from Ravenna, 35 km from Faenza, the city of ceramics and 35 km from the Mugello race track. Spa baths: BRISIGHELLA (km.20), RIOLO TERME (35 km.), CASTROCARO TERME (45 km.) Airports: Florence 70 km. - Bologna 90 km – Forli 50 km.