Looking for a holiday rental in Umbria? Use the bar below to search for suitable holiday accommodation in Umbria. This section provides information and pictures about the South Eastern part of Umbria. In detail: Foligno (a pdf document made by the Umbrian regional government) Bevagna Montefalco S. Anatolia di Narco Vallo di Nera Cerreto di Spoleto Trevi Campello sul Clitunno Preci Norcia Cascia Castel Ritaldi Castelluccio Scheggino Monteleone di Spoleto Monti Sibillini National Park   VILLA IN UMBRIA  HOLIDAY HOUSES  IN THIS AREA: Agri Massa Borgo Spoleto Casa Preci Casa Spello Il Mulino Spoleto Villa Terrazza di Preci Most of the information below comes from the Region of Umbria. The pictures of Umbria in this page have been made by Silvio Sorcini and he has kindly given us the permission to use them here. BEVAGNA Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) Just 14 km from Spello (following the SS75, SR 316 and SS 316) lies Bevagna, the ancient “Mevania” situated on the Roman consular road Via Flaminia and encircled by medieval walls. In numerous niches of this lovely town, between narrow lanes and small squares, you can still find artisan-made products. Traditional techniques are used for working cord, iron, and paper. WHAT TO SEE Museo Civico, with important archaeological finds and a rich collection of historical and artistic items. Palazzo dei Consoli, built around the year 1200. Houses the 19th-century Francesco Torti Theatre, finished with elegant decorations. Church of S. Francesco, built in the late 1200s at the highest point of the town. Church of S.Silvestro, 13th c. Church of S.Michele Arcangelo, 12th-13th c. Roman bathhouse, an interesting vestige of everyday life in Roman times with mosaics from the 2nd c. B.C. WHAT TO TASTE Cheeses, cured meats, local first course dishes. Legumes (barley, chickling peas). Olive oil and prized red and white wines. EVENTS Mercato delle Gaite, late June, a historical representation of everyday life in the Middle Ages. The people of the four town quarters, or “Gaite”, compete in setting up artisan workshops, taverns, and markets typical of the epoch and in the organisation of theatrical performances, concerts, exhibits, conferences, and archery competitions.   MONTEFALCO Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) From Perugia 52 km (SS 75, then SP 44). A very important crossroads of the wine-making zone, with a wealth of art treasures, Montefalco also boasts the designation “Balcony of Umbria”. From its vantage point, in fact, you can enjoy a unique panorama of the region ranging from Perugia, Assisi, Foligno, Trevi and Spoleto to the Apennine crests, Monte Subasio, and Monti Martani. WHAT TO SEE Museo Pinacoteca di S. Francesco. Built in the mid-1300s and site of the Museo Civico since 1895, it houses pictorial works from the 13th to the 17th centuries, including depictions of the life of St. Francis by Benozzo Gozzoli, a Nativity by Perugino, and works by Niccolò Alunno and other illustrious painters. Former Church of S. Filippo Neri (18th c.), now a theatre. Church of Sant’Agostino, with works by Ambrogio Lorenzetti and Bartolomeo Caporali. Church of Sant’Illuminata (16th c.), with frescoes by Francesco Melanzio.  WHAT TO TASTE A very special pecorino cheese, the so-called ‘‘mbriaco” obtained by immersing wheels of aged pecorino in barrels of red wine for two months. Absolutely not to miss: the local wines, including Sagrantino di Montefalco, renowned among Italian wines and internationally, and the excellent Rosso di Montefalco. EVENTS Agosto Montefalchese, with crossbow and flag-throwing contests, music, performances, and food and wine tasting in the atmospheric spaces of the historic district. Settimana Enologica, held in September with an important trade show featuring the wines of Montefalco and Umbria in general. Terre del Sagrantino, during the Easter season, a fair featuring the typical products and artisan traditions of the Strada del Sagrantino.   S. ANATOLIA DI NARCO Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) About 80 km from Perugia (SS 3 Flaminia, SS 395). Situated on the left slope of the Valnerina (Nera river valley), this town takes its name from Anatolia, daughter of the wealthy Roman Anicia family, whose life was filled with pilgrimages, conversions and miracles up to the year 253 when she was martyred in Rieti, murdered by Audace. The current structure of S. Anatolia di Narco is predominantly medieval, with the village enclosed by 14th-century walls dominated by two 15th-century towers. WHAT TO SEE The 13th-century castle that constitutes the emblem of the medieval town. Parish church of Santa Anatolia, with a cycle of frescoes from the 14th century. Oratory of Santa Maria delle Grazie, late 16th century, with frescoes of various epochs. Benedictine Abbey of Saints Felice and Mauro, which lies at the foot of the village of Castel San Felice, 1 km from Sant’Anatolia. Built in 1190, the abbey is one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in the zone of Spoleto. Of naturalistic interest, Piano delle Melette and the plateau of Gavelli. WHAT TO TASTE The prized black truffle in all its combinations with pasta and rice, meat, and freshwater fish. Not to miss: giuncata, the typical cheese of the Valnerina, made from the curd of whole milk and collected in small rush baskets. Traditionally, it is eaten with sugar and cinnamon. EVENTS Primavera in Valnerina, gardening and horticulture show with specialised exhibitors from all over Italy. Festa della Madonna del buon Consiglio or Festa delle Santesse, the last Sunday in May. The ‘Santesse’ are two young women selected by the parish priest who will have the task of looking after the parish for the entire year. Feast of the Patron Saint S. Anatolia, 9th July.     VALLO DI NERA Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) Located about 5 km from S. Anatolia (SS 209). Enclosure walls with gates and towers of the 12th century. The town maintains the architectural characteristics of the Middle Ages. WHAT TO SEE Castle of Vallo (1217). The excellent state of preservation of the wall makes this one of the most interesting towns of the Valnerina. Church of Santa Maria (13th c.). Houses 14th and 15th-century frescoes, including a series depicting stories of Christ and the Virgin Mary painted in 1383 by Cola di Pietro and Francesco di Antonio. Parish church of San Giovanni Battista (13th c.). Situated at the highest point of the hill, only the apse and parts of the side walls remain. Church of Santa Caterina (14th c.). The façade is characterised by a Renaissance portal and a bell gable with two bells aligned vertically. WHAT TO TASTE The wealth of woodland products: black truffles, porcini mushrooms, and chestnuts that accompany excellent wild boar dishes. EVENTS Feast of the Patron Saint San Sebastiano, 20th January. Escargot Festival, August, in the hamlet of Meggiano.   CERRETO DI SPOLETO Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) Climbing the Valnerina on the SS209 you reach Cerreto di Spoleto at 557 metres elevation, whose name comes from the woods of cerri (Turkey oak) that surround it. Established in the Middle Ages, the town was famous for its herbalists, empirical spice sellers who peddled miraculous unguents and long-life elixirs. Today it is primarily known for black truffle hunting. WHAT TO SEE Monastery of S. Giacomo (14th-15thc.). The inner walls are adorned with lovely 15th-century paintings depicting stories of Saints Giovanni and Caterina, as well as images of the Madonna with Child and the Crucifixion. Church of Santa Maria De Libera, from the Renaissance period, with fine frescoes of the Umbria-Marche school in the side chapels. Church and Franciscan monastery of Madonna di Costantinopoli (16th-17th c.), with several altars in stucco and wood and respective paintings from the 17th century. In the immediate vicinity, worthy of a visit: Borgo Cerreto, an authentic defensive fort, the remains of the walls and towers still visible; Sanctuary of the Madonna della Stella, a 17th-century Augustine hermitage near the village of Ruscio. WHAT TO TASTE The prized black truffle, to taste with fario trout, indigenous to the Nera river.  EVENTS Festa della Madonna, on the day of Pentecost. Truffle Market, every Thursday from November through March. Sagra del Ciarlatano, in August. Mushroom Festival, in August, at Borgo Cerreto. TREVI Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) Trevi rises on a hilltop 50 km from Perugia (SS 75, SS 3), about halfway between Foligno and Spoleto. A city of Roman origin immersed in olive groves, Trevi conserves notable monuments of the Roman and Renaissance periods. Churches, towers, and palazzi mark the noble profile of this town situated at 412 metres above sea level, offering a breathtaking view over the Flaminia. Outside the medieval walls, the territory of Trevi also boasts a record: the oldest olive tree in Italy, at Sant’Emiliano, nine metres tall and 1700 years old. WHAT TO SEE Church of S. Emiliano (12th c.), which holds the altar of the Sacramento by Rocco da Vicenza (1522) and 16th-century frescoes attributed to Francesco Melanzio. Church of San Francesco (1200), Gothic, with frescoes of the 14th and 15th centuries. S.Francesco art collection (Pinacoteca, Museo della Città, archaeological and stonework collections) and Museo della Civiltà dell’Ulivo. Not to miss: a visit to the palazzi of Trevi, including Casa Petrucci (16th c.), Palazzo Valenti (16th c.), Palazzo della Prepositura Valenti (mid-17th c.). WHAT TO TASTE The black celery of Trevi, a basic ingredient in local recipes and known by connoisseurs throughout Italy for its particular flavour. Strangozzi with truffles, caciotta cheese with truffles, seared duck breast, sausages. Not to miss: the superb olives of Trevi, the basis for the excellent DOP olive oil produced here, one of the best in Italy. Also, the local Trebbiano wine with its unmistakable bouquet and limited production. EVENTS Black Celery Festival, the third Sunday in October. An occasion to taste and purchase a truly special celery, which has an extremely limited production and is difficult to find outside the zone. Palio dei Terzieri, in October, which commemorates the tenacity and ardour of the young men of Trevi in rebuilding their city following its destruction in 1214. Scene di Vita Medievale, end of October, an atmospheric re-enactment of medieval life.   CAMPELLO SUL CLITUNNO Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) About 10 km from Trevi (SS 3 Flaminia) lies the charming medieval town of Campello sul Clitunno.  WHAT TO SEE Church of Santa Maria della Bianca (16th c.) with a lovely portal by Cione di Taddeo da Lugano and, inside, two works by Spagna: Annunciazione and Presepio (15th-16th c.). The Castle of Campello Alto, situated outside the town (northeast, on a hill), commissioned in the 10th century by Campello Rovero, Baron of Burgundy, now the site of a Barnabite monastery. Important works include a fresco by Spagna, Madonna della Misericordia, and one in Giotto-esque style, Crocefissione e Santi. WHAT TO TASTE Black truffles, which can be savoured in numerous local dishes. Not to miss: shaved truffles on crostini and on the traditional handmade pasta. EVENTS Medieval Fest, in August, a very popular local event with performances in period costume. Truffle Festival, also in August, an occasion for tasting the excellent truffles found throughout this territory.   PRECI Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) Located about 100 km from Perugia (SS 75, SS 3, SS 395, SS 209). Following the Nera river you arrive at Preci, a medieval town overlooking the Valle Castoriana. The town lies within the boundaries of the Monti Sibillini National Park, established in 1993 and considered to be one of the most beautiful parks of central Italy. WHAT TO SEE Benedictine Abbey of S. Eutizio, built in three stages from the 10th to the 14th century. Erected on a rocky crag where the medieval foundation lies, it is surmounted by an imposing 17th-century bell tower. Castle of Preci (14th c.), destroyed and rebuilt numerous times. In the 16th century it was the site of an important surgical school. WHAT TO TASTE Charcuterie (salame and salamini, fresh and cured sausages, capocollo, mortadella, cured venison, wild boar, and truffled boar trotter), sheep’s milk cheeses produced with artisan methods and often flavoured with black truffles. EVENTS Easter, Sacred representation of the Passion of Christ. Feast of Sant’Eutizio, 23rd May. Madonna della Pietà, 7th June, patron’s day feast. Pane, prosciutto e fantasia, a food and wine fair showcasing prosciutto.   NORCIA Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) From Preci you reach Norcia via the villages of Campi and Forca d’Acarano (about 20 km). A town of ancient Etruscan origin, Norcia is encircled by medieval walls (13th c.). WHAT TO SEE Basilica of S. Benedetto, with a Gothic façade (late 14th c.). Cathedral of S. Maria Argentea, built over the ruins of a pagan temple dedicated to the Goddess Fortuna Argentea and converted to Christian use in the 3rd century. La Castellina, designed by Vignola, a solid quadrilateral fortress with corner towers, erected by order of Pope Julius III to quell the constant succession of uprisings that took place in the first half of the 16th century. At the entrance to the city are the Marcite, perennially irrigated fields created by the Benedictines by exploiting springs at constant temperature of the Salicone and Torbidone rivers. WHAT TO TASTE The black truffle of Norcia in various combinations with first courses and meat dishes. The prized cured meats processed according to traditional recipes. The cheeses, including pecorino in its infinite varieties: with black truffles, di fossa, di grotta, and the so-called pecorino alla cenere. Not to miss: the lentils of Castelluccio. With a limited production, this legume with its delicate and unmistakable taste is one of the most prized varieties in Italy. EVENTS Benedictine Celebrations, in the spring, in honour of St. Benedict, patron saint of Norcia and of Europe. Each year, on the evening of 20th March, a torch dispatched from a European capital is brought to Norcia, greeted by the ambassadors of the European States. Fair of the prized black truffle of Norcia and typical products of the Valnerina, end of February - first of March. Easter - Good Friday Procession, “Processione del Cristo Morto” and sacred representations of the Passion in the streets of the town. Fiorita di Castelluccio di Norcia, wildflower festival, third Sunday in June. Fiera de senti un po’, 16th August. I Faoni di Norcia, traditional bonfires in the town quarters, 8th-9th December.   CASCIA Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) From Norcia, you descend on the SS 396 to the village of Serravalle and then the SS 320 to reach Cascia. A city of pre-Roman origin, it continued to be important during the Roman period, throughout the Middle Ages and up to the epoch of the Papal State, when it was made an important garrison on the border of the Kingdom of Naples. The birthplace of St. Rita, Cascia is one of the main spiritual centres of Umbria. WHAT TO SEE Plateau of Chiavano and Villa S. Silvestro, an Italic temple that represents an important testimony to the archaic period. Museo di Palazzo Santi, which houses important archaeological finds. Palazzo Carli, which houses the archives and library. Church of S. Antonio, with scenes of the Passion of Christ and stories of S. Antonio painted by Nicola da Siena. Church of S. Francesco and the collegiate church of S. Maria. WHAT TO TASTE Saffron, a typical and important product of Cascia, in all its combinations with pasta and vegetables. Renowned cheese production, including the excellent pecorino to taste fresh or aged, and ricotta, aged in ashes or flavoured with liqueur. EVENTS Feast of S. Antonio, 17th January, traditional procession in period costume followed by the auction of lambs. Rassegna delle Pasquarelle, 22nd January, songs and instruments of popular tradition. Easter - Good Friday Procession, sacred representation of the death of Christ and procession through the streets of the town. St. Rita Celebrations, in May. A large torchlight procession in commemoration of the death of St. Rita. At sunset, thousands of oil lamps are lit on the buildings, in the streets, and in the fields along the valley of the Corno River. The following morning, the procession departs from Roccaporena, the birthplace of St. Rita. Saffron Fair, last weekend in October.  Crèche Exhibition, during the Christmas period, along the streets of the town.    CASTEL RITALDI Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) From Giano, about 13 km in the direction of Spoleto (SP 240), you reach Castel Ritaldi, a town of Roman origin that conserves the structure of a medieval village and castle. WHAT TO SEE The castle (13th c.) and the medieval centre of the village. Parish church of S. Marina, with a Madonna col Mantello by Lattanzio di Niccolò (1512), a collaborator of Niccolò Alunno, and a fresco by Tiberio d’Assisi (1512). Church of S. Nicolò, with a portal of 1486 and inside a fresco of the Spagna school. Just outside the town is the parish church of S. Gregorio (1141), a Romanesque edifice with unusual bas-relief decorations on the façade and on the portal, with garlands of plant motifs intertwined with figures of monsters, not comparable to other Umbrian works. WHAT TO TASTE Bruschetta, the typical poor food of Umbria, enhanced in this zone by the prized quality of the local olive oil. In November you can taste bruschetta with the “olio novello”, new oil. EVENTS Feast of the Patron Saint, in the second half of June, with the commemoration of the miracle of the Madonna della Bruna, described in a chronicle of 1715. Sfida di Albornoz, in the last week of June. A historical re-enactment of the Albornoziano period, with a parade in period costume with horses, knights and ladies. Palio del Fantasma, in the last week of July. A medieval event in costume featuring contests between the five “frazioni” of the Municipality. La Giostra dei Cavalieri, which evokes an ancient tournament devised by Count Ritaldi in August 1499 to honour the hospitality of Lucrezia Borgia. The strongest knight, the knight-errant, will become the colour-bearer of Madonna Lucrezia Borgia. Frantotipico, in the last week of November, a fair featuring the local olive oil and typical food and agricultural products. CASTELLUCCIO Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) Castelluccio is central to the Piano Grande, absolutely worth a visit also outside the flowering season!   SCHEGGINO Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) Scheggino is a small town with less than 1000 habitants situated in the valley of the Nera river. From ancient origins, first called Schiaginum then Schezzino and in the beginning of the XVIIIth century, Scheggino, agricultural centre, rose on a slant around a triangular castle with quarter deck on the vertex, from which the primitive structure is still visible. Scheggino was fenced with a wall in the XIIth century, suffered a memorable siege by Picozzo Brancaleoni in 1522 who was unable to expunge the castle. WHAT TO VISIT IN SCHEGGINO The S. Nicola Church The S. Rocco Church The Poli Palace The Tower The Gates      The S. Nicola Church      The S. Felicità Church  EVENTS Feast of the "Vecchiarella"  January 6 Patron-Saint San Nicolò  December 6     MONTELEONE DI SPOLETO Back to Information about Umbria page (with map of Umbria) From uncertain but remote origins. Monteleone di Spoleto rose on the ruins of the ancient city of Brufa. In the Middle-Ages it had been part of the Dukedom of Spoleto. Contended for a long time by Leonessa and Cascia, it was destroyed and rebuiId by Spoleto, whose events it followed. We don't know its ancient name, we only know that the actual one, was assumed in the 800's a.C. From certain Roman origins is the community of Trivia (ancient Trebis Trebula). Car rental

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