These five luxurious suites filled with art, antiques and sleek contemporary furnishings are set in an 18th-century villa on the Castello di Ama wine estate and are particularly alluring for a romantic getaway. A tour of the estate's internationally acclaimed sculpture garden is offered to all guests, and its wines can be enjoyed over dinner at the on-site restaurant.
Castello di Ama
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