The villa takes its name from the mailbox embedded in its front wall with the words "Regie Poste" or royal letters engraved on the box. This mailbox originated from when the Italian monarchy ran the country's postal system. In 1933 the first floor of Poste Regie was turned into a local grocery and bar, while part of the second floor was converted into an inn. Under Dina Peruzzi, Poste Regie also became a bakery making it one of the locals' favorite spots in the province of Siena.

Poste Regie was also transformed into an elementary school for a short period until it was occupied by the Germans during World War II. The northern side of the house was bombed during the war but was later rebuilt. Following World War II, Dina Peruzzi and her son Bruno continued overseeing the grocery until 1958 when they moved to Siena.

It was not until 1991 that members from the Peruzzi family returned to live in their ancestral home. In 1999 Beatrice Marzola, Dina Peruzzi's granddaughter, became the owner of Poste Regie and converted it into a bed and breakfast, where visitors can now enjoy the beauty of the regional culture.

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Poste Regie - Bed and Breakfast
68 Via della Montagnola
Ancaiano Sovicille, Siena Italy 53018
telephone: +39 349 475-4995
fax: +39 0577 4538