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Palazzo Seneca

Relais & Châteaux

Via Cesare Battisti 12
Rated 9.2 in 302 reviews

Palazzo Seneca is an enchanting hotel nestled in the heart of Norcia, Italy, a town renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes. Housed in a 16th-century palace, the hotel seamlessly combines historical ambiance with contemporary comforts, making it a distinctive destination for discerning travelers seeking a unique experience.

This boutique hotel exudes a sense of elegant intimacy, with its beautifully restored architecture and thoughtfully curated interiors that reflect the region's artistic traditions. Guests are welcomed into a world where stone fireplaces, wooden beams, and refined decor evoke the essence of Umbria's historical charm. The atmosphere is serene and inviting, offering a perfect retreat for relaxation.

Palazzo Seneca prides itself on delivering exceptional service to create a personalized experience for each guest. The rooms and suites are individually designed to offer a harmonious blend of modern amenities and classic elegance, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay.

Dining at Palazzo Seneca is an exquisite affair, with the hotel’s restaurant offering a taste of Umbria's renowned culinary heritage. The menu highlights local produce and time-honored recipes, allowing guests to savor the authentic flavors of the region in a refined setting.

The hotel's location makes it an ideal base for exploring Norcia and its surrounds, including the nearby Sibillini Mountains. Whether seeking outdoor adventures, cultural exploration, or culinary delights, Palazzo Seneca offers guests a unique and enriching experience in one of Italy’s most captivating regions.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Norcia and near Palazzo Seneca (Relais & Châteaux)

Monastery of St. Benedict
Monastery of St. Benedict
Church building in Norcia, Italy
90m / 90yd
Monastery of St. Benedict
Monastery of St. Benedict
Church building in Norcia, Italy
90m / 100yd
Spoleto–Norcia railway
Spoleto–Norcia railway
Railway line in Italy
360m / 390yd
Cathedral
Cathedral
Building in Norcia, Italy
90m / 90yd
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Building in Norcia, Italy
290m / 320yd
Museo della Castellina
Museum in Norcia Italy
40m / 40yd
Chiesa della Madonna Bianca
Chiesa della Madonna Bianca
Church building in Norcia, Italy
5km / 3.1mi
San Martino ad Abeto
San Martino ad Abeto
Church building in Abeto, Preci, Italy
5.5km / 3.4mi
San Procolo
Building in Cascia, Italy
5.6km / 3.5mi
Chiesa di San Vito
Building in Norcia, Italy
5.7km / 3.6mi
Sant’Andrea (Campi)
Sant’Andrea (Campi)
Church building in Campi, Italy
6.8km / 4.2mi
Church of San Salvatore, Campi
Church of San Salvatore, Campi
Church in Province of Perugia, Italy
6.7km / 4.1mi
San Pellegrino
Building in Norcia, Italy
6.3km / 3.9mi
Chiesa San Michele Arcangelo
Building in Norcia, Italy
7.9km / 4.9mi
Madonna della Croce
Building in Cascia, Italy
7.5km / 4.7mi
Sant'Eutizio
Sant'Eutizio
Abbey in Italy
9km / 5.6mi
Sant'Egidio
Sant'Egidio
Church building in Poggio di Croce, Preci, Italy
9.5km / 5.9mi
Saint Rita Basilica
Saint Rita Basilica
Church building in Cascia, Italy
10.4km / 6.5mi
Santa Maria della Pietà
Santa Maria della Pietà
Building in Preci, Italy
10.5km / 6.5mi
Chiesa della Madonna della Cona
Chiesa della Madonna della Cona
Building in Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy
10.9km / 6.8mi
Chiesa di San Martino
Chiesa di San Martino
11.8km / 7.3mi
Chiesa della Madonna del Domo
Chiesa della Madonna del Domo
Building in Italy
11km / 6.8mi
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio
Church building in Macchie, Italy
13.8km / 8.6mi
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Church building in Macchie, Italy
13.5km / 8.4mi
Monastero San Liberatore
Monastero San Liberatore
Building in Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy
12.6km / 7.8mi
Madonna del Sole
Madonna del Sole
Church building in Arquata del Tronto, Italy
13.6km / 8.4mi
Chiesa della Madonna di Cardosa
12.9km / 8mi
San Montano
San Montano
Building in Roccaporena, Cascia, Italy
13.7km / 8.5mi
Chiesa di San Pietro
Building in Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy
12.9km / 8mi
Collegiata di Santa Maria
Collegiata di Santa Maria
Church in Visso, Italy
15.4km / 9.6mi
Chiesa di San Francesco
Building in Visso, Italy
15.3km / 9.5mi
San Giuseppe d’Arimatea
San Giuseppe d’Arimatea
Church building in Roccatamburo, Poggiodomo, Italy
15.3km / 9.5mi
San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo
Church building in Cerreto di Spoleto, Italy
14.6km / 9.1mi
Santa Maria Assunta in Ponte
Santa Maria Assunta in Ponte
Church in Ponte, Cerreto di Spoleto
14.8km / 9.2mi
Chiesa di San Marco
14.7km / 9.2mi
Castel San Giovanni
Castel San Giovanni
Rocca in Visso, Italy
15.6km / 9.7mi
Rocca di Arquata del Tronto
Rocca di Arquata del Tronto
Rocca in Arquata del Tronto, Italy
16.7km / 10.4mi
San Francesco
San Francesco
Church building in Arquata del Tronto, Italy
16.8km / 10.4mi
San Bartolomeo
Building in Accumoli, Italy
17.4km / 10.8mi
Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie
Building in Accumoli, Italy
17.2km / 10.7mi
Chiesa dei Santi Rocco e Sebastiano
Building in Ussita, Italy
17.3km / 10.8mi
Chiesa della Madonna della Pace
Church building in Arquata del Tronto, Italy
17.1km / 10.6mi
Chiesa di Sant'Agata
Chiesa di Sant'Agata
Church building in Arquata del Tronto, Italy
17.4km / 10.8mi
Chiesa di San Giovenale
Building in Accumoli, Italy
17.4km / 10.8mi
Roman temple of Villa San Silvestro
16.1km / 10mi

What to do in Norcia and near Palazzo Seneca (Relais & Châteaux)

Monastery of St. Benedict
Monastery of St. Benedict
Church building in Norcia, Italy
90m / 90yd
Monastery of St. Benedict
Monastery of St. Benedict
Church building in Norcia, Italy
90m / 100yd
Spoleto–Norcia railway
Spoleto–Norcia railway
Railway line in Italy
360m / 390yd
Cathedral
Cathedral
Building in Norcia, Italy
90m / 90yd
Chiesa di San Giovanni
Building in Norcia, Italy
290m / 320yd
Museo della Castellina
Museum in Norcia Italy
40m / 40yd
Chiesa della Madonna Bianca
Chiesa della Madonna Bianca
Church building in Norcia, Italy
5km / 3.1mi
San Martino ad Abeto
San Martino ad Abeto
Church building in Abeto, Preci, Italy
5.5km / 3.4mi
San Procolo
Building in Cascia, Italy
5.6km / 3.5mi
Chiesa di San Vito
Building in Norcia, Italy
5.7km / 3.6mi
Sant’Andrea (Campi)
Sant’Andrea (Campi)
Church building in Campi, Italy
6.8km / 4.2mi
Church of San Salvatore, Campi
Church of San Salvatore, Campi
Church in Province of Perugia, Italy
6.7km / 4.1mi
San Pellegrino
Building in Norcia, Italy
6.3km / 3.9mi
Chiesa San Michele Arcangelo
Building in Norcia, Italy
7.9km / 4.9mi
Madonna della Croce
Building in Cascia, Italy
7.5km / 4.7mi
Sant'Eutizio
Sant'Eutizio
Abbey in Italy
9km / 5.6mi
Sant'Egidio
Sant'Egidio
Church building in Poggio di Croce, Preci, Italy
9.5km / 5.9mi
Saint Rita Basilica
Saint Rita Basilica
Church building in Cascia, Italy
10.4km / 6.5mi
Santa Maria della Pietà
Santa Maria della Pietà
Building in Preci, Italy
10.5km / 6.5mi
Chiesa della Madonna della Cona
Chiesa della Madonna della Cona
Building in Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy
10.9km / 6.8mi
Chiesa di San Martino
Chiesa di San Martino
11.8km / 7.3mi
Chiesa della Madonna del Domo
Chiesa della Madonna del Domo
Building in Italy
11km / 6.8mi
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio
Church building in Macchie, Italy
13.8km / 8.6mi
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
Church building in Macchie, Italy
13.5km / 8.4mi
Monastero San Liberatore
Monastero San Liberatore
Building in Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy
12.6km / 7.8mi
Madonna del Sole
Madonna del Sole
Church building in Arquata del Tronto, Italy
13.6km / 8.4mi
Chiesa della Madonna di Cardosa
12.9km / 8mi
San Montano
San Montano
Building in Roccaporena, Cascia, Italy
13.7km / 8.5mi
Chiesa di San Pietro
Building in Castelsantangelo sul Nera, Italy
12.9km / 8mi
Collegiata di Santa Maria
Collegiata di Santa Maria
Church in Visso, Italy
15.4km / 9.6mi

About Norcia

Norcia, a town in the Umbria region of Italy, offers a range of experiences that reflect its rich history and beautiful surroundings. One of the most notable attractions is the Basilica di San Benedetto, a stunning church built on the site of Saint Benedict's birthplace. This basilica features impressive frescoes and a serene atmosphere worth exploring.

Strolling through the historic center of Norcia provides a glimpse into its medieval architecture. The town is surrounded by ancient walls, and wandering along these structures can be both relaxing and informative. Additionally, the Piazza San Benedetto serves as a focal point for local life, often bustling with markets and events.

Norcia is renowned for its culinary delights, particularly its cured meats, truffles, and lentils. Visiting a local trattoria or salumeria allows for a taste of traditional Umbrian cuisine. The town is also famous for its production of black truffles, and numerous tours offer the chance to learn about and hunt for these prized ingredients.

For those interested in nature, the Monti Sibillini National Park is nearby, providing opportunities for hiking, cycling, and enjoying the stunning landscapes of the Umbrian Apennines. The park is home to diverse flora and fauna, and its trails cater to various skill levels.

Cultural enthusiasts may appreciate the annual events that take place in Norcia, such as the Sagra della Norcineria, which celebrates the town's butchery traditions. Engaging with local festivals can provide deeper insights into the town's customs and community spirit.

Overall, Norcia offers a blend of historical exploration, culinary experiences, and natural beauty, making it a destination worth considering for those traveling in Italy.




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