If you are passionate about history, but not necessarily luxury, the castle Galeazzi is perfect for you. Being a construction of the fourteenth century, the castle has been turned into a 5-star hotel ,and is viewed as one of the most beautiful castle hotels in the world. Situated near Bologna, the castle belongs to the Foundation of Reading Retreats in Rural Italy, and if you want to visit the castle you must be a member of that foundation. Do not think that it is so expensive - the foundation is a non-profit and you have to pay an annual fee for a 10 euro membership .The stay for a night in one of the four bedrooms is of only 40. The guests cook together in the kitchen of the castle (the ingredients that come from the castle gardens are included in the room), and the bathrooms are shared. Piano concerts, nature walks and relax in hammocks is a complete wonderful experience where guests can live to visit the castle and Galeazza. The members of the association say it is a great place where you can immerse in reading. With a large library the Galeazzi place offers too other cultural activities such as concerts and art exhibitions. If you wish to withdraw in kind, in a beautiful castle, where you have the chance to discuss the last reading with other people passionate about culture, Galeazzi is the perfect destination.