The views from the ample terrace of Casa del Sole Etrusco are unbelievable. Valleys, mountains, vineyards, both the new and ancient town of Chiusi, bell towers and russet-tiled rooftops are at your feet. Casa del Sole Etrusco occupies an entire floor of a period building on a quiet side street within the historic center of Chiusi.

This sunny modest apartment is simply furnished and equipped with window screens. Just outside the door, a cobblestone lane leads to Bar Venezia for a morning cappuccino to begin the day's adventures. Just off of the A1 autostrada, Chiusi is an ideal launching point for a number of trips into both Tuscany and Umbria and is known for its main line train station, two miles away with 90 minute service to either Florence or Rome.

In 508 BC, Lars Porsena, King of the Etruscans invaded Rome from Chiusi or Camars as it was known. What better place to learn about these mysterious people than the capital of their forgotten kingdom? Don't overlook your own building. Have Raffaele, the owner point out the various Etruscan funerary urns used as stones when building Casa del Sole Etrusco centuries ago. A selection of Etruscan artifacts adorn your terrace. Over time, Raffaele has discovered so many Etruscan objects on his property that he chose the best to serve as flower pots, the terrace dining table and your coffee table! Such is Italy and nothing else comes close.

Chiusi's Etruscan Archaeological Museum, 100 yards from the apartment houses one of the best collections of artifacts and can arrange for tours to some of the nearby Etruscan tombs. Among the other places of interest to see: the mineral spas of Chianciano Terme are a 15 minute drive; Lake Trasimeno or the wine capital of Montepulciano: 25; Orvieto: 40; Arezzo or Cortona: 45; Montalcino or Perugia: 60; Siena or Assisi: 70; Florence: 90; Rome: 120.

Technical Description
First floor: Entrance into living/dining room with CD player and doors leading onto panoramic furnished terrace. Kitchen with stove top, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Two bedrooms each with a queen size bed. One small bedroom with two single beds. One bathroom with shower. One bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, shower and washing machine.