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Renaissance building, obtained by Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere from the ancient Benedictine Abbey built in the XI century. A decorative two-storey building in a beautiful position facing the panoramic view of Colle Bassa and Colle Alta, with the della Rovere coat of arms on the facade.
New complex composed of Hotel with 30 rooms.
The first details of the Badia di San Salvatore at Spugna date back to the early XI century. The area upon which the Badia rises belonged to the Bishop of Volterra, feudatory of the Holy Roman Empire, but was claimed by the powerful count Ildebrando of the Aldobrandeschi, who, in the meantime, had invaded it.
Pope Giovanni XVIII himself was forced to intervene to calm the situation, which was settled in the year 1007, with the stipulation of an exchange deed between the two parties.
The most important story for the complex of Badia di San Salvatore at Spugna, now that it has been renovated and converted into "Relais", concerns its most illustrious inhabitant, he who commissioned the building of the Renaissance Villa by the Convent, Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere.
Before long the Cardinal was nominated Pope (Giulio II) and became famous, not only for his battling spirit, but also as a great patron of the arts and artists, including Raphael and Michelangelo.
The Renaissance Villa that we admire today was built to his instructions upon the ancient Benedictine abbey.
The della Rovere heraldic shields present in the building, embellished by the cardinal and papal insignia, bear witness to the refurbishment operation, which radically transforms the original, austere figure.
We have called the new complex Relais della Rovere in memory of Pope Giulio II.
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