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HI - Collescipoli - Ostello dei Garibaldini Hostel

Collescipoli

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Corso dei Garibaldini 61, Collescipoli Umbria, Italy   Map
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Description
The "Garibaldini" youth hostel is situated in an ancient building in the centre of the medieval village of Collescipoli where time is still marked by the tolling of bells and mornings are accompanied by the twittering of birds. Legends and memories of past times are kept alive by the stories of the local people. The atmosphere in the hostel is so pleasant and warm you are reminded of those family gatherings that used to take place around an open fire.
The hostel is family-run and the staff are friendly and always willing to help.

Collescipoli is a medieval village characterized by a Boundary-wall side which there are noble palaces, bell-towers, and churches reminiscent of the strategic control that Terni had in the past. The town of Terni was modified by events leaving a testimony for each age: from Celtic origins to the Roman times, the Papal control, the Renaissance, the Industrial Age and the Second World War. Today like in the past it's an example of urbanization and architecture. Ten minutes away there are the spectacular and magnificent Marmore waterfalls into the Nera River Park, where it's possible to practise rafting, walking and horse excursions, mountain bike, climbing and canoeing. The most exacting travellers can relax in peace and happiness where history is evoked by traditions, folklore and the typical Umbrian cuisine. Papigno (Terni) is the very interesting setting for R.Benigni film "Life is beautiful". In the proximity Orvieto, Narni, Stroncone and Carsulae are situated. It's possible to reach Rome by train or by car in about an hour.

Features

  • Free Breakfast
  • Kitchen
  • Lockers
  • Bar
  • Lounge / Common space
  • Food/Restaurant
  • TV
  • Washing Machine (laundry)
  • Travel information provided
  • Bike Rental
  • 24 Hour Free Hot Showers


Ratings & Comments

4 Average from 1 Rating

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Comment by Gaz
May 2004
4 What a fantastic little hostel in a cool little village. It lacked any road signs but I believe they were going to get that sorted in the near future. Once we did find it, it was amazing. We were treated really well, the couple that ran the place spoke good english, the whole village made us very welcome and the local gnocchi pasta dish is wonderful :) Breakfast wasn't that great but that's more a dig at Italian hostels as a whole rather than just this hostel.
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