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Carunchio
is a breathtaking village perched on a hill, and
noted in history as far back as 1000 AD. It is
now listed among the "100 Most Beautiful
Villages in Italy" because of the beauty of its
spectacular location and its architectural
quaintness. The 17th century church of San
Giovanni Battista houses one of the most famous
baroque pipe organs in Italy, dating back to the
late 1600's; if you're here in the
summer you just might be able to catch an organ
concert!
The
church being the most important structure in the
life of most Italians, it shares the summit of
the hill with both Palazzo Castelli and Palazzo
Tour D'Eau, the latter of which was built by a
prestigious French noble family in the early
1700's.
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