The Harmony of the Trasimeno Lake, its Villages and the Hills
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Trasimeno 2016 Guide to Trasimeno and its Environs GB 2 Table of Contents Castiglione del Lago 6 Magione 7 Passignano sul Trasimeno 8 Tuoro sul Trasimeno 9 Città della Pieve 10 Paciano 11 Panicale 12 Piegaro 13 Land of Etruscan - Roman Civilisation 14 Land of Churches and Castles 15 Land of Great Men and Women 16 The Park and its Islands 18 Sports and Leisure 20 Exploring the Lake Trasimeno area 21 Walking paths 22 Bike trails 23 Food and Wine 24 Certified Environmental Quality 26 Events 27 Yes Trasimeno Card 34 Things to do 35 All rights to photography, maps and illustrations contained in this catalogue are reserved. www.lagotrasimeno.net 3 An extraordinary journey awaits you among the gently rolling hills and in the eight lovely villages typical of the border area between Umbria and Tuscany. A landscape blessed with the dazzling blue hues of the lake, with little towns steeped in art, history, fine food and centuries of cultural traditions. The pace of life along the shores of Lake Trasimeno “is slow”, peaceful, it’s where everyone knows one another and the piazzas are still any town’s most important meeting place. The result is the finely balanced harmony which makes this region so unique that even the Etruscans saw it as an earthly version of heaven itself, a land of ‘fine living’ where hospitality and warmth are heartfelt and where its convenient location lets visitors easily reach all of Central Italy’s most beautiful art cities: Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, Siena, Florence, Orvieto and Rome. Benvenuti Welcome Bienvenu Willkommen Welkom 4 Between Florence and Rome Città di Castello LAGO TRASIMENO Gubbio Exit Valdichiana Roma Norcia Exit Chiusi Chianciano Terme PERUGIA Assisi Exit Fabro UMBRIA Deruta Todi Spoleto Firenze Orvieto Bolzano Torino Milano Genova Bologna Norcia Siena Cascata delle Marmore TERNI Venezia Narni Ancona ROMA Perugia Amelia Trieste Firenze Perugia Foligno Bari Assisi Napoli Cagliari Palermo Reggio Calabria Gubbio Terni 5 to uine g San ola ront c Il Pis SIENA Km M Pun . 72 o hett ZE EN FIR . Km Fe 0 12 go el La no d igna Petr i Torr log M ore o l Lag de onte uove eN Cas Le P Bal lino Vitel Lopi mi ogna si Bol nane ia I OAS o agge Mon o ell Sper ano llina taga ano Moi a MA RO do do alton o Cas din Ban ani acci ale Can Km to 45 .1 l Ven o’ de P Villa te andi Le B llo Age cae di An nano i e zzon Pala ale user M u Lem Marc ono tebu Mug chie orre La T Can Litar del B ta onna ucia a Br s a C no Savi alin Cas Mac ncol Po’ aria - ASSISI elino Mon lle S. 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V ggi a Ma Isol o rrett dell’O ueto ato Don San liveto acci av ta N Borg C M dro alan Gu onte Te na adon lo hiel ano azz Vern Churches and Sanctuaries e igon lR aste ntali Mo no igna Font lo Pao San ino Mart San ati fitta te Fr etra i i Set ino v e P o d i o g zia atell Mon Abba e Merc e Coll iano l Miss io rnel ’Egid Tave Sant no o aldo la eret Vibia olleb Cibotto dici nte Mac C n o o r M o G c delle on Fos he li llo onna Gaic Age Mad Castig te L’ Mon aie Vign gi Pog The Italian Railroad 6 Castiglione del Lago Via L ozz ino ung olag o The palazzo built by Galeazzo Alessi in the mid-1500s at the behest of the Marquis Ascanio della Corgna is a lovely example of Italian Renaissance architecture and features a marvellous fresco cycle painted by Niccolò’3f Circignani, known as Il Pomarancio, and an antiquarium with Etruscan and Roman relics found in the surrounding areas. A narrow walkway connects the Palazzo to the Rocca, a fortress built in 1247 with a fivesided layout recalling the constellation Leo, which also for this reason and much like Lake Trasimeno, is considered a sacred and mysterious place. Via del P Castiglione del Lago is located at the northwestern extremity of Umbria, its area blending into the Tuscany of Arezzo and Siena. A large part of the lake and Polvese Island fall under its control. Peaceful little corners give way to views of rare beauty, the hues and tones of the countryside made even more alluring by the tranquil little villages and the serene backdrop of the water. Man and nature live in utmost harmony here. The old centre of the town dominates the lake from a hilltop which, in ancient times, was itself an island, the fourth one of Lake Trasimeno. There are traces of an ancient Etruscan sanctuary here and the Roman origins of the town are clearly evident in the parallel streets which cut through it lengthwise. Well worth a visit is the museum and its Palazzo della Corgna (1) - with frescoes painted by Il Pomarancio depicting the feats of Duke Ascanio della Corgna - and the medieval Rocca del Leone (2) fortress with its pentagonal structure mirroring the constellation after which it was named, the mystical symbol of perfection. There are several churches and sanctuaries in the area bearing witness to the passage of history and man’s delicate and loving hand can be clearly seen on the landscape beyon: the area was the Etruscan’s granary, it is where the vineyards and olive groves not only pleased the eye, but the palate too. Museum Route uele Eman Via V. l Forte Via de Piazza Gramsci Via Garibaldi www.itinerarialtrasimeno.it Tel. +39 075951099 www.comune.castiglione-del-lago.pg.it 7 Torre dei Lambardi Built at the end of the XII century by the Knights of the Order of the Hospitallers, also known as the Knights of Malta, the Torre dei Lambardi sits high above the town of Magione. The building was at the centre of fierce battles throughout the XIV century and, until the end of the Middle Ages, there were recurring battles for the possession of this extraordinary fortress. Today, the tower is a panoramic place of great charm and has been tastefully converted for use as a modern exhibition centre for contemporary art exhibitions. Open from April to September from Thursday to Sunday. Magione Ancient villages and unforgettable sunsets. The eastern shore of Lake Trasimeno is dotted with towns and villages steeped in history, it is where the sunsets are famed for their haunting beauty: San Savino, with its medieval castle and triangular tower; San Feliciano, a charming and authentic fishing village; Monte Colognola, a XIV century village with a unique view of the lakeshore; Monte del Lago, an architectural gem perched over the lake; Agello with its marvellous XI century fortress; Sant’Arcangelo and Torricella, enchanting welcoming towns. Magione, the main city, is host to the Castle of the Knights of Malta (1), built in the XII century as a fortified hospital. Perfectly preserved, it can be visited only on request. A wonderful inner courtyard hosts the Trasimeno Music Festival in July, an international festival of classical music directed by renowned Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt. Magione further boasts the ancient the Lambardi Tower (2) fortress, built at the turn of the XII and XIII centuries by the Knights of the Order of the Hospitallers, which dominates the town with a magnificent view over the surrounding countryside. Magione is also dedicated to sports: motor racing, thanks to the autodromo track, sailing along the shore, hiking in the hills, windsurfing, quading through the woods and kite flying on the beaches. Tel. +39 0758473078 Museo della Pesca (3) - San Feliciano Located in the heart of San Feliciano, a charming fishing village which has preserved its authenticity, the Museum is an ethno-anthropological collection which tells of the “culture of water” in and around the Trasimeno region. It offers a fascinating insight into the relationship between man and the lake over the course of history. The museum is located next to the still very active fishermen’s dock and the fishermen themselves actively contributed to the realization of its interiors. Open from March to September. Torricella Montecolognola Monte del Lago MAGIONE Castello di Zocco San Feliciano Isola Polvese San Savino Sant’Arcangelo Via X X Agello Sette mbre a om R Via P.zza G. Matteotti Via della Torre Via G ius Via i Malta eri d Cavali www.magionecultura.it epp eG arib ald i www.magionecultura.it - Tel. +39 0758479261 8 Passignano sul Trasimeno P.zza Trento Trieste d Via Via pilj om Na zio na le llo ele aste el C ua anu Ad m V. E Via Via P Via oor n Aga This ancient fishing village, a real gem, is set on the shore between the blue waters of the lake and the green of the surrounding hills. Its location makes it a must for anyone travelling between Umbria and Tuscany going over the pass which gave Passignano its name: Passus Jani, or Passo di Giano, the mythical god of ports. Just outside of town visitors can go hiking, cycling, mountain biking or horseback riding. Pieve di San Cristoforo (1), adjacent to the cemetery on the outskirts of town, is the old parish church of Passignano and dates to the X century. The monumental church of the Madonna dell’Oliveto (2) is in the west of town and was built in the XVI century. The Rocca (3), or fortress, probably dates to when the Longobards were here in the V-VI centuries. It has a stunning view and is opened to the public for exhibitions, concerts and plays. The Rocca also hosts the Boat Museum. Perched on a hilltop just north of town is the hamlet of Castel Rigone, a charming blend of nature and culture ideal for visitors seeking an even more tranquil stay. It also boasts the Santuario of Maria SS. dei Miracoli, a masterpiece of Umbrian Renaissance architecture. www.comune.passignano-sul-trasimeno.pg.it Museum Route Nestled in the medieval Rocca, the Boat Museum features exhibits of lake vessels – part of a special ALLI (Atlante Linguistico dei Laghi Italiani) project - and also has a room dedicated to the ancient art of Umbrian embroidery, an art supported by the Marchesa Ranieri of Sorbello through a school bearing her name. From the Rocca the tour leads the visitor to the Church of San Cristoforo, which dates to the VIII and IX centuries and houses some important frescoes. Tours can also take visitors to the Church of the Madonna dell’Oliveto, a sanctuary built in the late 1500s. 9 Museum Route The open air museum route of the Battle of Trasimeno takes the visitor over the ancient site of the bloody battle that took place there between the Carthaginian general Hannibal and the Romans. The route features twelve zones with sign posts in several languages that depict the history of the encounter and includes a stop at the fascinating Documentation Centre at Palazzo del Capra Tuoro sul Trasimeno Associazione Turistica Pro-loco Tel. +39 075825220 “Museo del Merletto” - Isola Maggiore P.zza S. M. Maddalena a Vi rta to Ri Irish-point lace-making was introduced on the island in the early 1900s by Marchioness Elena Guglielmi, and the local women became so adept at making beautiful pieces that even the likes of the Tsarina of Russia and Queen Margaret wore their fine pieces. In the 1960s the quality of the lace being made was such and the requests so many that several island women decided to turn it into an industry. The Museum on the island displays many of the most beautiful pieces made by these talented ladies, many of whom can still be seen working together in the sun in front of their homes. llo e Via Forn Via Co ns ole Fla mi nio rafi tta Sanguineto Via Pie t Tuoro sits at the northern end of Lake Trasimeno, on the border between Umbria and Tuscany. Four itineraries which trace the steps of history and art have been created here. The most important of these itineraries is the one dedicated to history and the archaeology of the Battle of Trasimeno (1). It meanders through the countryside which saw one of the bloodiest battles of the 2nd Punic War between the Romans and the Carthaginians. It comprises twelve stops featuring illustrated panels in four languages explaining the fine details of the battle. The second itinerary is a nature walk through the woods along the Rio River and takes you to the lovely Vernazzano Tower (2), which leans dramatically to one side. “Campo del Sole” (3) is the third itinerary and features 27 sculpted columns made of local stone, known as pietra serena, set in a lovely park on the lakeshore. The fourth itinerary is located on Isola Maggiore and is a journey into the past to explore the stay of Saint Francis on the island and Renaissance life there. It will also introduce visitors to the Irish-point lacemakers of the island. The itinerary also takes visitors to the island’s lovely frescoed church of San Michele Arcangelo, to the Documentation Centre and the lace-making museum (4). TUORO sul Trasimeno Vernazzano Il Pischiello Punta Navaccia Borghetto 4 Isola Maggiore Facebook: Comune di Tuoro sul Trasimeno informa Tel. +39 0758254233 10 Foto by Marco Possieri Città della Pieve Vi al e The circuit is made up of three of the most important historical-artistic and monumental sites of the city. The celebrated Adoration of the Magi (1504) by Pietro Vannucci, known as Il Perugino, hangs in the Oratorio di Santa Maria dei Bianchi, while the last of his great works, the Deposition of the Cross (1517) is at the Museo Civico Diocesano di Santa Maria dei Servi. The last site of major importance on the tour is the 16th century Palazzo della Corgna, designed by Galeazzo Alessi grotesque decorations by Niccolò Circignani, known as “Il Pomarancio” and his pupil Salvio Savini. Spazio Kossuth, Art Collection (7) located in the Bishopric’s Palace. Va n ni 7 i nnucc a Via V Pia ve P.zza Gramsci i ald rib Ga Viale Cappannini e Porta S. Agostino Via P.zza Plebiscito al Vi Città della Pieve sits at 508m above sea level and looks out over the Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno. The town has all the characteristics of a border town, with harmonious architectural influences from Tuscany, Lazio and, of course, Umbria. The surrounding landscape was the one that inspired native son Pietro Vannucci (ca.1450 -1523), known as “Il Perugino”, who left behind many paintings, starting with is celebrated Adoration of the Magi in the Oratorio di Santa Maria dei Bianchi (1). The historical centre boasts Sienese-style buildings that date back to the early 1200s, buildings with Roman influence and others that date anywhere from the Renaissance to Neoclassical. Things to see: Cathedral (2) ancient church building (with baptism font) of Longobard origin. Civic Tower (2) - Romanesque tower from the 12th century. Palazzo della Corgna (3) - designed by Galeazzo Alessi for the family of Ascanio della Corgna. Santa Maria dei Servi (4). A church of the order of the Handmaidens of Maria, today the Diocesan Museum. The Rocca (5) (or Fortress) fortification built in 1326. The Church of Saint Augustine (6) Built in the Gothic style in the late 13th century and modified in the late 18th century in Neoclassical style. Museum Route www.cittadellapieve.org Centro Servizi Turistici - Tel. +39 0578 298520 www.cittadellapieve.org 11 Foto by Tim Holt Paciano Foto by Ilario Balestro Kieran Mulvaney, author and environmentalist, described Paciano to the Washington Post as follows: My first impression, when I got here, is that if Hollywood ever needed to shoot a film in a medieval village, this would be the one. A visit to this lovely town should start in the heart of the historical centre, at Palazzo Baldeschi which houses the information office and TrasiMemo (1), located near the Don Aldo Rossi museum (2). As one walks through the old streets one is enchanted at every corner by the churches, decorations depicting the Madonna, the little balconies and small shops offering local delicacies and crafts, all of which, together with the City Hall on Piazza della Repubblica blend together seamlessly in a unique medieval way. Upon leaving there are several nice walks and cultural stops, like the Madonna della Stella Church (3) which houses a delightful Mannerist fresco cycle which recounts a star that comes to rest on the mantle of the Madonna. Coming to this area also gives the visitor a unique opportunity to discover precious yet often unknown cultural relics, to taste local delicacies and enjoy breathtaking views when walking along the Via Romea Germanica, which was traced in 1200 when it lead from Stade in Germany to Rome, and here connects Castiglione del Lago to Città della Pieve. no o Pacia tr Via die “TrasiMemo” e Museo “Don Aldo Rossi” The TrasiMemo-Trasimeno Memory Bank is a truly special sort of bank which preserves ancient and modern local heritage in several halls with exhibits and workshops. Nearby is the Don Aldo Rossi Museum, which is home to the ancient city gonfalon, made by the Bonfigli bottega in 1450. In the museum itself are XVIII century paintings that look like magnificent arras featuring gracious depictions of the Madonna. ensini S Via M. i on Via P.zza G. Matteotti rc Ma anzetta D Via N. i ssin o T. R Via le Via a Rom www.paciano.org www.comune.paciano.pg.it - facebook: Comune di Paciano www.trasimemo.it facebook, Instagram, Pinterest: TrasiMemo 12 Museum Route This series of monumental buildings includes: - the Church of San Sebastiano (4) with frescoes by Il Perugino: “The Martyrdom of St Sebastian” - The Teatro Caporali (5) with its Piervittori-designed curtain; - The Collegiate Church of San Michele; - The Anita Belleschi Grifoni museum in the Church of Sant’ Agostino (6); - The museum of sacred vestments and objects in the Church of Madonna della Sbarra (7); - The Mariottini Collection of art at the Municipal Art Museum (8). Panicale Panicale Mongiovino Missiano Macereto Creative Tourism and Nature Walks The ancient art of embroidery on tulle is still being taught at the Municipal School, in the former Chiesa del Rosario, and features permanent and short courses for Italians and foreigners. The nature paths for excursions on mountain bike, donkey or a horse will open up a landscape of gently rolling hills, woods and streams winding through villages steeped in history, a countryside dotted with olive groves and vineyards. Visitors who seek real direct contact with nature can also participate in the grape and olive harvests on request. Tavernelle Castiglion Fosco Via Antonio Crossi Via Pietro Vannucci Via del Fi ra rgh li eri ta P.zza Umberto I Via l eR eg C. ina Ca Ma po Porta Fiorentina latoio P.zza S. Michele Vi a A natural terrace overlooking Lake Trasimeno, Panicale is the birthplace of artists and leaders and retains all the characteristics of a medieval castle, the structure perched on Mount Petrarvella. The three ancient squares on three different levels characterizes its layout like so many concentric ellipses. The main square hosts a XV century well (turned into a fountain in the 1900s ) and the impressive Collegiate Church of San Michele (1), while the XIV century Palazzo del Podestà (2) (home of the Historical Archives) was built on the city’s most panoramic spot on Piazza Masolino, and obviously boasts a breathtaking view. In addition to being one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Panicale has, since 2007, also earned the prestigious Orange Flag from the Italian Touring Club for its important cultural and landscape heritage, and for the many events it hosts: the theatre season, music festivals, food festivals, embroidery courses. The Renaissance left a significant artistic imprint here through such men as Il Perugino, Raphael and G. Battista Caporali, just to mention some the great masters of that era. The nearby Mongiovino Sanctuary (3) is considered one of the most important examples of Italian Mannerist art. Designed by Rocco da Vicenza, it houses works by Il Pomarancio, Lombardelli, Alfani and many more... Tel. +39 0758379531 Tel. +39 0758379531 www.comune.panicale.pg.it www.comune.panicale.pg.it 13 Museo del Vetro Inside the village of Piegaro there is an imposing brick chimney which marks the location of the ancient glassmaking factory. Today it houses the Glass Museum or Museo del Vetro. The building itself is a fine example of industrial archaeology and its content tells the history of glassmaking in Piegaro from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The highlight of the museum is its monument of molten glass, an homage to the industry that made this town famous. The museum organizes various educational activities for both adults and children. Piegaro www.museodelvetropiegaro.it Museo Paleontologico “Luigi Boldrini” - Pietrafitta This museum is named after Luigi Boldrini, an archaeologist who, while inspecting several local sites in the 1960s, began to gather samples for the first local paleontological collection. This collection of fossil remains from the Quaternary lignite sites of Pietrafitta encompasses several thousand pieces and is one of the most important collections of its genre in Europe. P.zza Umberto I Via a Vi a m Ro de iF os si Tavernelle Macereto Pietrafitta Castiglion Fosco Abb. dei Sette Frati Gaiche el P ass egg io P.zza G. Matteotti Via d The Piegaro area is rich in history and natural beauty. There is much to be explored and discovered here: the medieval village of Cibottola, with its nearby Convent of San Bartolomeo (private) and the castles of Gaiche (which dates back to before 1318) and Greppolischieto, which have both been beautifully restored to their former splendor. The lovely village of Castiglion Fosco is not far and has a round tower dating to the 15th century. Near Pietrafitta is the Abbey of the Seven Friars, which has a lovely Romanesque church with a semi-interred crypt and a monastery with a gorgeous courtyard. Here you can also find a precious fossil collection, one of Europe’s richest and most important paleontological finds now housed in the Luigi Boldrini Paleontological Museum (1) in Pietrafitta. In the historical centre of Piegaro there is also the beautifully preserved Palazzo Misciattelli-Pallavicini (18th century) and the ancient glass factory of Piegaro, which has been beautifully restored and now houses the Glass Museum (2). Glassmaking was an important activity in this town starting in the Middle Ages, and it is still a fundamental part of the local economy. Cibottola Greppolischieto www.comune.piegaro.pg.it www.comune.piegaro.pg.it 14 Land of Etruscan- Roman Civilisation Lake Trasimeno has been at the centre of the great historical events of Italy since time immemorial thanks to its location half way between Rome and Florence. Enchanting views made up of overlapping green hills and the presence of great civilisations have always animated this land. The Etruscans, for example, considered Trasimeno the crossroads between their main cities of Cortona, Perugia and Chiusi. Each of these is home to important traces of this past civilisation in the form of funerary urns, country houses and several churches, which were probably built in the very same places of worship once frequented by the Etruscans. An especially important find in San Donnino (Città della Pieve), in October 2015, involves an Etruscan tomb that seems to date to the III century B.C.E. The underground burial place has a rectangular layout and contains two large sarcophagi, as well as funerary urns that will soon be on exhibit at the Santa Maria dei Servi Museum in Città della Pieve. “Museo dell’Accademia Etrusca Cortona (Arezzo) Tel. +39 0575637235 “Antiquarium” Palazzo della Corgna Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 075951099 Cortona Museo Archeologico Corciano (Perugia) Tel. +39 0755188260/25 Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell’Umbria e “I luoghi della Perugia Etrusca” Perugia - Ponte San Giovanni Tel. +39 0755736458 Lago Trasimeno Corciano Castiglione del Lago Perugia Ponte San Giovanni Chiusi Museo Archeologico Nazionale Chiusi (Siena) Tel. +39 057820177 Città della Pieve 15 Land of Churches and Castles The Trasimeno area has a strong spiritual vocation and is home to a rich array of churches, sanctuaries and convents dating to the XV and XVI centuries, many of which have a Marian dedication, and which apart from being the guardians of valuable works of art, also recount a rural world in search of protection. This same protection and sense of defense, one of man’s most basic needs, can be felt in the many castles, fortresses, towers and fortified hamlets that dot every corner of this land, a reminder of its rich and varied history. Santuario “Maria Santissima dei Miracoli” Castel Rigone (Passignano sul Trasimeno) XV - XVI century Tel. +39 075845292 Tel. +39 3495991264 (tours on request) Rocca Medievale Rocca del Leone Passignano sul Trasimeno V - VI century www.comune.passignano-sul-trasimeno.pg.it Castiglione del Lago XII century Tel. +39 075951099 Passignano s.T. Castel Rigone Lago Trasimeno Cattedrale S. Gervasio e S. Protasio (“Duomo”) Città della Pieve XIV century Tel. +39 0578298520 Perugia Mongiovino Città della Pieve Città della Pieve XIV century Tel. +39 0578298520 Magione XII - XIII century Tel. +39 0758477051/61 Magione Castiglione del Lago Rocca di Città della Pieve Torre dei Lambardi Santuario della Madonna di Mongiovino Mongiovino (Panicale) XVI century Tel. +39 3478498395 Castello dei Cavalieri di Malta Magione XII century Tel. +39 075843547 (tours on request) 16 217 a.C. ANNIBALE (247 B.C. - 183 B.C.) Some consider this Carthaginian general as the greatest general of all of antiquity. As you approach Tuoro sul Trasimeno, you can immediately get a sense of how ideal this place must have been for the ambush Hannibal lead which annihilated the battalions of the Roman consul Caio Flaminio Nepote. Known as the Battle of Trasemene, it was one of the bloodiest encounters of the Second Punic War. At dawn on 24 June, 217 BC, some fifteen thousand Roman soldiers lost their lives in just three hours of fierce fighting. The memory of this battle is kept alive in the Tuoro area with a fascinating archaeological route dotted with plaques. Tuoro sul Trasimeno www.prolocotuorosultrasimeno.it Fra’ GIOVANNI da PIAN del CARPINE Born in Magione, Friar Giovanni was one of St Francis’ first followers. An explorer and missionary, he was sent out to travel throughout Europe to spread the Franciscan Order. He became famous for the long and perilous journey he undertook all the way to Mongolia to deliver a message of peace from the Pope to the Great Khan in 1245, several years before the more celebrated Marco Polo embarked on his journey. He wrote about his fascinating travels in his Historia Mongalorium upon his return. 1182 - 1252 1450 - 1523 Città della Pieve Tel. +39 0578298520 Panicale Tel. +39 0758379531 Magione Tel. +39 0758477051/061 Land of Great Men and Women 1182 - 1226 SAN FRANCESCO The founder of the religious order that still bears his name, the Trasimeno area can be considered at the centre of an itinerary which links the places of the great saint. Starting in Assisi - Santa Maria degli Angeli all the way to the Verna Sanctuary outside of Arezzo and the Convent of the Cells in Cortona in Tuscany.During his wanderings, Saint Francis came to Isola Maggiore for a period of meditation in 1211. In memory of this visit a church and a convent were built, and there is a boulder, which can still today be seen, which they say bears his footstep. Not far from Castel Rigone is a pilgrimage site, a large flat stone that legend tells us is where the saint slept. Isola Maggiore - (Tuoro sul Trasimeno) Tel. +39 0758254233 SANTA MARGHERITA Born in 1247 at Laviano (Castiglione del Lago), Saint Margaret was a woman of incomparable inner strength and considered the “third light” of the Franciscan tradition. After various trying episodes, she moved to Cortona and became a Franciscan Tertiary. Her conversion, like a Novella Maddalena (Pope Benedict XVI), took place near an oak tree known as del Pentimento just outside of I Giorgi (Castiglione del Lago). She was a maker of peace between the warring local Guelphs and the Ghibellines and founded the congregation of the Poverelle and a hospital for the poor. 1247 - 1297 Laviano/I Giorgi (Castiglione del Lago) Tel. +39 3336722906 (tours on request) 1475 - 1507 Magione Tel. +39 075843547 (tours on request) 17 PIETRO VANNUCCI “IL PERUGINO” The best-known artist of his time, Pietro Vannucci, also known as “Il Perugino”, was, among others, also the teacher of Raphael. Born in Città della Pieve, his work can be found in the most important museums the world over. In Città della Pieve one can still admire his Adoration of the Magi featuring a procession of knights that disappears into the vast landscapes he loved to paint, in which the Trasimeno area is easily recognised. In Panicale there is the Martyrdom of St Sebastian depicting the saint in ecstasy as he is pierced by arrows, his face looking upwards to God in the heavens. Sought after by kings and noblemen, Il Perugino was the founder of a new way of painting, a style featuring clear-cut forms and colours rich with light. 1514 - 1571 1514 - 1571 ASCANIO della CORGNA A great adventurer, Ascanio della Corgna’s name is tied to Città della Pieve and Castiglione del Lago, both of which are graced with grand palazzi belonging to his family, where many rooms are decorated with frescoes that depict episodes from his life. Ascanio della Corgna is a prime example of a strong and vehement adventurer with, nonetheless, a broad and gentle humanist streak. He fought in all of his era’s wars, even as far away as Lepanto, and was such an able swordsman that thousands would come watch him duel, as evidenced by a fresco in the family’s Castiglione del Lago palace. Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 075951099 Città della Pieve Tel. +39 0578298520 1884 - 1977 1884 - 1977 GERARDO DOTTORI Born in Perugia in 1884, Gerardo Dottori is a central figure of Futurism in art, the most significant Italian art trend of the XX century. He was one of the most important exponents of aeropainting, a special way of portraying mystical landscapes, mostly based on Lake Trasimeno and Umbria, and, as Marinetti himself wrote, “renewing the original intensity of Sacred Art.” Among the works still in Umbria is the frescoed assembly hall in the Municipal Building of Magione (in particular the one in which Father Giovanni da Pian del Carpine delivers a letter of peace from the Pope to the Great Khan during a long journey that took him all the way to Mongolia years before Marco Polo) and those with a religious theme in several churches of Magione, San Giovanni Battista, San Cristoforo (Monte Sperello), Santa Maria Annunziata (Montecolognola) and in Tuoro, Santa Maria Maddalena. Magione Tel. +39 0758477051/061 Tuoro sul Trasimeno - Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena The Trasimeno region is rich with traces left by emblematic historical personages CESARE BORGIA The Italian Renaissance left many important traces in Magione in, for example, the treatise of Niccolò Machiavelli in his The Prince. Here he cites the Castle of the Knights of Malta in Magione as the theatre of one of one of the best-known military conspiracies against Cesare Borgia, known as il Valentino. In 1502, he narrowly avoided a plot that had been organised against him by the lords of various cities in Central Italy intent on putting an end to his expansionary aims. When Borgia heard of the plot, he very handily befriended the very men that were against him and then, having gathered them together in a room at the Castle, killed most of them and exiled the rest. VITTORIA AGANOOR and Guido Pompilj Vittoria Aganoor and Guido Pompilj are the stars of a romantic yet tragic love story that took place here at the turn of the XX century. She was an Armenian poet, he a local politician who saved Lake Trasimeno from drying up. When Vittoria arrived in Monte del Lago she wrote about the beauty of the lake in her poems. Considered the best known poet of the 1800s in Italy, her style recalls D’Annunzio and Leopardi. She married Guido but then fell gravely ill and died. He organised her funeral and then committed suicide, and in the note he left behind, asked to be buried next to her. 1855 - 1910 1855 - 1910 Monte del Lago (Magione) villafest1@gmail.com (tours on request) - Magione Tel. +39 075841983 1901 - 2001 1901 - 2001 FRANCO RASETTI When it comes to peace, one of the most memorable figures of this region was Franco Rasetti, a physicist and botanist born in Pozzuolo Umbro (Castiglione del Lago), where an association dedicated to him has been set up with a permanent exhibition and a bronze bust. He frequented several universities, including one in Berlin where he befriended Albert Einstein and was one of the so-called Via Panisperna Boys, young physicists under the guidance of Enrico Fermi. However, when he saw that much of his studies were oriented towards weapons research he abandoned physics and turned to botany. “No good could ever come from the monstrous weapons of destruction being created,” is how Rasetti explained his decision, one that isolated him from the rest of the scientific community. Pozzuolo Umbro (Castiglione del Lago) www.francorasetti.it - Tel. +39 3392709618 (tours on request) 18 The Park and its Islands Il Parco del lago Trasimeno Oasi Naturalistica La Valle - San Savino - Magione Isola Maggiore The largest of the six Regional Parks of Umbria, is one of the most important wetlands areas in Europe for the presence of plant species, fauna and fish of great importance. The total silence and the nature that it encompasses allows life to go on here without having to turn to artificial methods of preservation. It is truly unique. The La Valle Oasis is the natural heart of the Trasimeno area: shallow water and extensive cane thickets make it an important rest stop and nesting grounds for thousands of migrant birds. The Oasis is open all year round in the morning (9am to 1pm) and in the afternoon (3pm to 6pm from October through May and from 4pm to 8pm from June through September) and offers guided tours, audio tours and nature walks every Thursday and Saturday morning from 15 June through 15 September. The Oasis has a 500m long walkway over the marshland to the water’s edge where there is an observatory with 30 binoculars visitors may use. It also has a bird ringing station that is open to the public on Saturday mornings as well as accommodations for twelve with a kitchen. Isola Maggiore is under the jurisdiction of Tuoro sul Trasimeno and is the only one of the three islands that has a stable population. It still preserves the unique atmosphere of a 15th century fishing village. In 1211 Saint Francis of Assisi came here at Lent to pray and fast in peace and quiet, and there is now a lovely chapel dedicated to his arrival on the island during a violent storm, marking the place where he landed and knelt down in prayer. One of the feathers in the cap of the island is the Irish-point lace made by the local women. The Isola Maggiore Museum Circuit indicates the most important places to see on the island: Museo del Merletto, Chiesa di S. Michele Arcangelo, Casa del Capitano, Chiesa di S. Salvatore. Aeroporto Eleuteri - Castiglione del Lago This former military airport is named after the famous Umbrian pilot Leopoldo Eleuteri and is now a pristine nature reserve covering some 100 hectares along the Lake Trasimeno shoreline. It is the departure point for walking trails, horseback excursions and cycling tracks, and boasts numerous observation areas dedicated to the local fauna and flora. PROVINCIA DI PERUGIA www.oasinaturalisticalavalle.it www.isolamaggiore.net Ferry Schedule Info: www.umbriamobilita.it +39 0759637702 19 Isola Polvese Isola Minore The largest of the three islands of the Lake, this one falls under the jurisdiction of Castiglione del Lago. It actually belongs to the Province of Perugia and is used all year round for tourism and environmental purposes. It is home to various historical buildings such as the Church of San Secondo, the Olivetano Monastery, the Church of San Giuliano and a Castle dating to the XIV century. The island also boasts the Porcinai Pond, an aquatic garden constructed there by Pietro Porcinai in the late 1950s. The island is a fine example of sustainable environmental management and many educational activities and research activities are organised there. It has a Study Centre with accommodations, a Hostel and centre with a meeting hall and classrooms. This is the smallest of the three islands, and not much is known about it. Privately owned, it is not inhabited. It falls under the jurisdiction of Passignano sul Trasimeno. www.provincia.perugia.it/guidetematiche/ambienteterritorio Ferry Schedule Info: www.umbriamobilita.it - +39 0759637702 Photo by Enrico Papi 20 Sports and Leisure Not only can you relax walking, cycling and horseback riding (there are various horseback riding centres and stables), but the sports you can enjoy here are many and include golf, archery, tennis on land, or, on the water, kite-surfing, sailing, windsurfing and waterskiing. Lovers of two and four-wheeled racing can go to the nearby autodromo and the crossdromo. The Trasimeno area is also ideal for fishing – both amateur and professional. There are many well-equipped bathing establishments along the shoreline. 21 Exploring the Lake Trasimeno area Loop walks Sanguineto over the hills surrounding Lake Trasimeno and in the valleys of the Tiber river to explore a landscape steeped in history and flavours. You will be accompanied by the men and women who live here and who bring out the finest crops the land here provides. Vernazzano Terontola SIE Torale Il Pischiello Castello di Monte Gualandro NA Punta Navaccia Ferretto AWAITING THE BLOOM Petrignano del Lago Walks in the hills waiting for Spring (24 January – 17 April) ZE Enjoying the fragrance of May (23 April – 29 May) FIREN HIKING IN THE SCENT OF SPANISH BROOM Monelli Pieracci Sant’Ansano Pernici Piana Rogheto Laviano Villa Poggio del Sole Pozzuolo Baldelli Madonna del Vitellino Cozzano SUMMER SUNSETS OVER TRASIMENO Casamaggiore Sunsets walking over the hills (5 June – 4 September) Frattavecchia Gioiella Badia Lopi Sanfatucchio Binami Mugnanesi AUTUMN TRAILS Walking in the woods, sampling new wine and fresh olive oil (2 October – 27 November) Borghetto Bolognami Poggio del Papa Panicarola Vaiano Via Romea Germanica Stazione di Panicale Villastrada La Torre Chiusi Casalini Macchie T. Tresa Poderone Le Mura Cantagallina Marcacciani Caioncola Ravigliano Moiano Po’ Bandino San Litardo ORV Missiano Casa Pausillo Casaltondo Villa S. Bartolomeo Sant’Egidio Macereto Tavernelle Oro Madonna delle Grondici Castiglion Fosco O IET Villa Po’ del Vento Casa Santa Chiara MA - RO Via Romea Germanica Castello di Montalera Madonna del Busso Poderame Porto Sant’Arcangelo Carraia Ierna Poannelli Pratalenza Vignaie Casa Martino The Via Romea from Stade to Rome was first described in the early XIII century by the Abbot Alberto and is, practically speaking, a succession of itineraries, with precise data on the places and distances, as well as road conditions, of a round trip journey he made from Rome to Stade, in Germany, and back. In the Trasimeno region it covers an area that includes Castiglione del Lago, Paciano and Città della Pieve. Associazione Culturale “L’Olivo e la Ginestra” Tel. +39 3471148395 - +39 3471715155 - +39 3494642484 romaniermete@gmail.com - louismontagnoli@libero.it - graziano_vinti@libero.it www.viaromeadistade.eu 22 Walking paths 16 sign-posted walking trails 16 loop walks signposted according to CAI (Club Alpino Italiano) standards with red/white markings on trees and various poles at the crossroads. SIE NA Sanguineto Terontola 2 Vernazzano 11 Torale Il Pischiello 3 Il Pontaccio Torricella Pieracci Villa Montecolognola Sant’Ansano Pernici Rogheto Laviano Col Piccione Isola Maggiore Monelli Petrignano del Lago 5 Monte del Lago Piana Isola Polvese ZE FIREN Gioiella Sanfatucchio Panicarola Poggio del Papa Poderame Montebuono S.Maria di Ancaelle Le Bandite Monte Bellaveduta 494 Sant’Arcangelo Carraia Badia 9 Castello di Montalera Madonna del Busso Monte Marzolana Casalini Vaiano Stazione di Panicale Macchie Casa Bruciata Palazzone Villastrada La Torre Cantagallina Chiusi T. Tresa Poderone Caioncola Moiano Muserale 6 Sant’Egidio Monte Petrarvella Macereto Tavernelle 627 Oro 12 Villa S. Bartolomeo Madonna delle Grondici 1 Casa Santa Chiara Ierna Pratalenza F. Nest A ROM Villa Po’ del Vento ore OIET ORV San Litardo Casa Martino Castiglion Fosco Poannelli 681 Montarale 13 Mercatello Monte Vibiano 666 Greppolischieto 3 - Ferretto - Petrignano del Lago - Km. 12,5 4 - La Goga di Magione - Caligiana - Km. 12 10 - Passignano - Poggio del Belveduto - Km. 13 Abbazia dei Sette Frati Collebaldo Poggi 2 - Castel Rigone - Torre Fiume - Km. 14 9 - La Marzolana - Montali - Sant’Arcangelo - Km. 10,5 Pietrafitta Montalvino Monte Città di Fallera 1 - Città della Pieve - Pobeto - Km. 10 8 - Mongiovino - Buca del Calcinaro - Km. 11 Gaiche Vignaie 14 7 - Torale - Vernazzano - Cima di Tuoro - Pischiello - Km. 12,2 Fontignano Colle San Paolo Mongiovino Santuario San Martino Missiano For people who are very fit and athletic For people who are in good physical condition 6 - Missiano - Petrarvella - Panicale - Km. 12 598 8 A 5 - Magione - Monte Ruffiano - Km. 11 Montali Casaltondo Casa Pausillo Po’ Bandino Mugnano Monte Solare Lemura Casafonte Marcacciani Ravigliano 16 Agello Due Case 586 UGI Monte Melino La Frusta Bolognami Porto 525 San Savino Frattavecchia Mugnanesi Monte Penna Le Piagge Casamaggiore PER Monte Sperello San Feliciano Madonna del Vitellino Lopi ISI - Case Nuove Baldelli Binami ASS Le Capannacce Pozzuolo Villa Poggio del Sole Cozzano Nordic Walking This sport features walking with walking sticks especially designed to improve your physical condition. The Trasimeno area is a particularly good place to practice this sport thanks to the beauty of the surrounding countryside and tranquility that abounds. Info: www.anwi.it Cerqueto San Donato S. Vito Isola Minore Borghetto Castel Rigone 4 425 10 Punta Navaccia Ferretto Poderi Strada Monte Ruffiano 7 15 Castello di Monte Gualandro Monte L’Agello 853 You can download the GPS trails and a description/map of the excursions from www.nelleterredeltrasimeno.com 11 - Sanguineto - Montegualandro - Km. 14 12 - Città della Pieve - Fosso della Molinella - Km. 7 13 - Montarale - Greppolischieto - Km. 12 14 - Monte Melino - Monte Penna - Monte Sperello - Km. 14 15 - Torale - Pischiello - Poggio Bandito - Convento dei Cappuccini - Km. 12 16 - Paciano - Monte Pausillo - Km. 12,5 23 Bike trails On a mountain bike along the lakeshore and over the hills, 16 loop excursions are sign-posted with red/white markings at crossroads. Sanguineto Terontola SIE 16 loop bicycle paths NA Il Pischiello Castello di Monte Gualandro 3 4 Punta Navaccia 6 Col Piccione 1 - The Loop of the Lake - 116 km (in 3 stages) Il Pontaccio Torricella Pieracci ASS ISI - Montecolognola Sant’Ansano Pernici Rogheto Laviano Castel Rigone 425 San Donato S. Vito Isola Maggiore Monelli Petrignano del Lago Poderi Strada Monte Ruffiano Cerqueto Isola Minore Borghetto Ferretto Monte del Lago Le Capannacce Piana Pozzuolo Villa Poggio del Sole 1 Baldelli Madonna del Vitellino Cozzano Isola Polvese 8 7 Sant’Arcangelo Carraia Sanfatucchio Poggio del Papa Porto La Frusta Badia Bolognami Poderame Castello di Montalera FIREN ZE Casaltondo Canale Villa S. Bartolomeo 12 13 ORV F. Nest ore Villa Po’ del Vento Casa Santa Chiara Castiglion Fosco Ierna Pratalenza Poannelli 2 Montali 10 853 5 - Over dry Riverbeds - 41.1km. 6 - Col di Maggio - 31.7 km. 7 - The Three Lakes - 46.7 km. 8 - Trasimeno Loop - 71.6 km. 9 - The Seven Hills - 31.9 km. 10 - The Crest of Montali - 28.3 km. 11 - Hamlets, Woods and Castles - 51.9 km. 12 - In the Wild Woods - 28.2 km. 13 - Greppolischieto - Montarale - 38.9 km. 14 Mercatello Castiglione del Lago - La Frusta Distance 36 km on level terrain Monte Vibiano 666 Poggi 4 - Monte Castiglione - 36 km. 16 - From the Oasis to the Woods - 49.3 km. 15 Pietrafitta Collebaldo 3 - Between the Lake and its Hills - 32.6 km. 15 - The Woods on the Pian Salto - 39.5 km. Fontignano Abbazia dei Sette Frati Montalvino 681 Montarale 11 A 14 - The towers of Cibottola and Gaiche - 23.2 km. Gaiche Vignaie Monte Città di Fallera Casa Martino Mugnano Colle San Paolo Mongiovino Santuario San Martino Macereto Tavernelle Oro Madonna delle Grondici 627 Due Case 586 Muserale Sant’Egidio Monte Petrarvella Agello 598 Missiano Casa Pausillo Le Bandite Monte Solare Ravigliano Moiano Po’ Bandino T. Tresa Poderone Monte Melino 16 Montebuono Monte Marzolana Madonna del Busso Lemura Casafonte Marcacciani Cantagallina Caioncola 425 Monte Bellaveduta 494 Panicarola La Torre San Litardo Monte Penna S.Maria di Ancaelle Casalini Vaiano Stazione di Panicale Macchie Casa Bruciata Palazzone Villastrada Chiusi Monte Sperello San Savino Frattavecchia Gioiella Mugnanesi UGI 9 5 Case Nuove Le Piagge Lopi 2 - Between Montarale and il Fersinone - 47 km. PER San Feliciano Casamaggiore Binami Medium difficulty Difficult Very difficult Vernazzano Torale Monte L’Agello Greppolischieto IET The bike paths of Trasimeno OA ROM You can download the GPS trails and a description/map of the excursions from www.nelleterredeltrasimeno.com The bike paths of Trasimeno This bike route can be done only with a mountain bike or on foot and goes over dirt tracks linked together with stretches of paved roads. It is located between Castiglione del Lago and La Frusta (Sant’Arcangelo) and covers about half of the lake’s perimeter. In the towns of Passignano, Torricella and San Feliciano the route goes over existing streets. Some stretches of the path may be flooded due to the extraordinary high water level of the Lake this year. Alternative routes are well marked. 24 Food and Wine The Saffron of Città della Pieve This magical plant is famous for the beauty of its purple flower and its crimson red stigmas which dye everything a splendid yellow. Today, saffron is mostly used in cooking and some of the finest local restaurants specialize in its use. There is now a consortium dedicated to safeguarding saffron, promoting its use and maintaining high production standards so that this local specialty will retain its unusual typical characteristics. Trasimeno Fish Fish has been a vital source of nutrition for the local people since time immemorial. Today’s professional fishermen work together united by a cooperative. The fish they catch are regina carp, eel, tench, royal bass, pike and silversides. The regina carp is best cooked in porchetta and is Trasimeno’s best known fish. It roe is used to make soups and as dressing for pasta dishes. The area’s famous “tegamaccio”, which gets its name from the crock pot in which it is prepared, is a delicious fish soup. The Fagiolina of Trasimeno Cultivated here since the times of the Etruscans and the Greeks, this tiny bean thrives in the ideal climate and terrain of Lake Trasimeno. It can be easily recognized by its small size and various colours.The fagiolina is used by gourmets and great chefs in both traditional dishes and brand new modern recipes. The Trasimeno Fagiolina Consortium was founded in 2002 to safeguard its production and guarantee its quality, and since 2002 it has been part of the Slow Food. Wine Oil Wine grapes have been cultivated here on the hills of Trasimeno since the days of the Etruscans. The mild climate of Lake Trasimeno and the slopes of the hills that surround it offer the vines perfect exposure to the sun. The district is known for such autochthonous varieties as Grechetto – a ‘white’ grape that makes straw-yellow wine with flashes of light green – and Gamay del Trasimeno – of the Grenache family, a ‘black’ grape that makes a garnet coloured wine of varying intensity. Olive oil is one of the Trasimeno region’s oldest and most typical products. Vast expanses of groves cloak the hillsides and characterise the landscape, offering a fine quality extra virgin olive oil that has been certified and guaranteed by the DOP (Denomination of Protected Origin) Umbria seal and with the geographic Colli del Trasimeno denomination. The quality olive oils are made using mostly the Dolce Agogia, Frantoio, Leccino and Moraiolo varietals. 25 Local delicacies, traditions and culinary creativity An initiative promoted by the URAT consortium of Trasimeno tourist operators, the Local Tourism System, the Wine Roads Association and all the food producers who support the enhancement and promotion of local culinary specialities and the typical products of the Trasimeno area. The restaurants taking part in this initiative guarantee all the quality and professional dedication that have given local cuisine its unique identity. www.trasimenosapori.it LA CAPANNINA Via Lungolago, 20 Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 3395456987 - 3277321167 lacapannina.srl@libero.it LA PIGRA TINCA Via Lungolago Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 0753730036 www.ristorantepigratinca.it L’ACQUARIO Via V. Emanuele, 69 Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 0759652432 www.ristorantelacquario.it BISTROT DEL DUCA Via Pó di Mezzo Città della Pieve Tel. +39 0578298008 www.bistrotdelduca.it L’OCA BRUCIATA Via Roma, 7/C Paciano Tel. +39 0758307008 rosichiara@libero.it DANDY’S Via Garibaldi, 20/22 Città della Pieve Tel. +39 0578299320 www.ristorantedandys.it MONNALISA Via del Forte, 2 Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 075951071 monnalisacastiglione@gmail.com DA SAURO Via Guglielmi, 1 Isola Maggiore - Tuoro sul Trasimeno Tel. +39 075826168 www.dasauro.it OSTERIA DEL CARRO Via della Libertà, 6 Passignano sul Trasimeno Tel. +39 075827898 www.osteriadelcarro.it I BONCI Via Lungolago Alicata, 31 San Feliciano - Magione Tel. +39 0758479355 www.ibonci.com OSTERIA ROSSO DI SERA Via Papini, 81 San Feliciano - Magione Tel. +39 0758476277 rossodisera96@hotmail.com IL CASALE Voc. Cerreto, 50 Paciano Tel. +39 075830465 - 3483018414 www.ristoranteilcasale.it IL LIDO SOLITARIO Via Lungolago, 16 Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 075951891 www.castiglionedellago.eu/illidosolitario.htm IL PELLICANO Ristorante Pub Birreria Loc. Pineta,12 - Macchie - Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 0759589969 www.pellicanopub.com LA CANTINA Via Vittorio Emanuele, 93 Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 0759652463 www.ristorantecantina.it IL CASALE Voc. Cerreto, 50 - Paciano (PG) Tel./Fax + 39 075830465 - +39 3483018414 www.ristoranteilcasale.it - ristoranteilcasale@hotmail.com Located on the slope of Monte Pausillo, it offers all the peace and quiet of the Umbrian countryside it is nestled in. Panoramic terrace and lake views. An à la carte menu and wholesome meals prepared by hand on the premises using locally grown ingredients. Closed on Wednesdays and all of November. L’ACQUARIO Via V. Emanuele, 69 - Centro Storico - Castiglione del Lago (PG) Tel. +39 0759652432 - +39 335 6080575 www.ristorantelacquario.it - info@ristorantelacquario.it Our cuisine is dedicated to the products of Umbria’s fertile land, to the delicious fish from the Lake, to the vegetation, flowers, flavours and fragrances of the Trasimeno area. Outdoor summer dining on the main street. RISTORANTE C’ERA UNA VOLTA Loc. Trasimeno I, 23 Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 0759659197 TRATTORIA DA BRUNO Via P. Vannucci, 90/92 Città della Pieve Tel. +39 0578298108 www.trattoriabrunocoppetta.com VOLANTE INN Via Sette Martiri, 52 Tuoro sul Trasimeno Tel. +39 075826107 www.housecooking.it ZAFFERANO PIEVESE Via I. Vanni, 1 Città della Pieve Tel. +39 0578298063 www.hotel-vannucci.com 26 Certified Environmental Quality Since 2006, Trasimeno Lake has been associated with Living Lakes, a network of 52 lakes all over the world which has been recognised by the UN for its efforts in the field of the sustainable growth of important lakes, wetlands and other sweet-water bodies. As a recognition of the efforts towards adhering to the standards that guarantee quality management and services that respect the environment, a seal of quality has been created called the “Manifesto Ambientale”. An efficient monitoring system to safeguard the quality of the environment The quality of the environment is under the constant and vigilant eye of the ARPA (the Regional Authority for Environmental Protection), who takes samples and analyses the various parameters of air, water and earth to make sure they conform to both national and European norms. The results of this data is fundamental in the establishment of policies aimed at the improvement of the environment of the lake area. www.arpa.umbria.it The Touring Club and Environmental League’s Guida Blu, a guide to seaside resorts and lake destinations for vacations in environmentally friendly places, has once again awarded Castiglione del Lago, Magione, Passignano and Tuoro sul Trasimeno with the much vaunted 4-Sails rating in 2015. The Touring Club Italiano Orange Flag The “Bandiera Arancione” is a seal of environmental and tourism excellence awarded by the Italian Touring Club to smaller towns and villages which distinguish themselves for the quality of their hospitality. In the Trasimeno area, Città della Pieve and Panicale earned this high honour from among the many fascinating hamlets and villages that dot the region. Italy’s Prettiest Villages The Italian organisation known as the “I Borghi più Belli d’Italia” came about to raise awareness of the great historical, artistic, environmental and cultural heritage the small towns and hamlets of this country represent. In the Trasimeno area, Castiglione del Lago, Panicale and Paciano were admitted as members of this exclusive club, further proof of the liveability of this region. Corciano, also in this area, has just earned membership. 27 Events Strasimeno Castiglione del Lago 6 March Quadri Viventi Città della Pieve 27 - 28 March Festa del Tulipano Castiglione del Lago April Panicale offers a rich calendar of cultural and tourist events throughout the year: shows at Teatro Caporali, concerts all over the area (including Musica Insieme Panicale and Festival Morettini), light opera at the PanOpera Festival and such traditional events as the Grape Harvest Festival, Olive Oil Festival, the Tulle festival and the Palio of Tavernelle, just to name a few. Folklore, traditions, music, art and fine food and wine await you in the land of Boldrino and Masolino! Strasimeno is the Park of Trasimeno’s ultra-marathon. 58 kilometres long, the race runs around the entire shoreline of Lake Trasimeno, starting and, of course, ending in Castiglione del Lago. This important race has attracted an increasing number of participants over the years and is now one of the season’s most important “ultra” races in Italy. It marks the beginning of the tourism season in this region where hospitality ranks as one its most distinguishing characteristics. Every year, in the evocative setting of the basement of the Palazzo Orca, “living paintings” can be admired which depict scenes of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ. Each of the six “paintings” portrays one particular scene: the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, Ecce Homo, the Flagellation, the Pietà and Resurrection. The lighting is provided by torches and candles held by some forty figures. The “paintings” are “reproductions” of 16 and 17th century works of Italian art. The Tulip Festival has been celebrated every April since 1956. It is organized by the Castiglione del Lago pro-loco association and attracts thousands of visitors every year. The event features an opening-day parade of allegorical floats decorated with thousands of colourful tulips by the five neighborhoods. Around town the tavernas open their doors and the streets are enlivened with local street actors playing ancient games in vintage costumes. Tulip Palio. Tel. +39 0758379531 www.comune.panicale.pg.it strasimeno2013@dreamrunners.it www.podismo.com/strasimeno.htm APRIL Stagioni Culturali Panicale January - December MARCH JANUARY - DECEMBER Foto by Nazareno Margaritelli www.borgodentro.it Ass. Turistica Pro-Castiglione Tel./Fax +39 0758671183 www.festadeltulipano.it 28 Events Infiorata del Corpus Domini Tuoro sul Trasimeno 29 May Isola del Libro Trasimeno Isola Maggiore June - September This annual international meeting at the Castiglione del Lago airport features some 1500 light aircraft and attracts a wide range of visitors enamored of flight in its many forms. There will be some 100 stands offering all sorts of products and equipment for flying, an air show including aerial acrobatics and many aircraft on the ground to see from up close. Visitors, even those who have never flown before, can also climb in a plane and enjoy a flight. At Castiglione del Lago, on the 1st of May weekend in 1984, hundreds of kite enthusiasts gathered from around the world to “paint the sky” and an event was born. Every year at the same time thousands of kites and hot-air balloons fly high in the sky in a spectacular show of colours and shapes, all framed by the beauty of the surrounding landscape and imbued with the traditional values of the land. The traditional carpeting of the main street of several historic centres with large religious designs made of flower petals, known as the Infiorata, is an increasingly popular event animated with a strong spirit of volunteering as the night is spent carefully laying the petals and leaves, donated by some of the major flower companies and gathered over the preceding months, into intricate designs. The Trasimeno Book Island is an event aimed at promoting books and reading and takes place on Isola Maggiore. It was organised by the Isola del Libro Association founded by book seller Italo Marri and the first edition of this event in September 2013 was very well received by an enthusiastic public. Literary cafés, musical events, exhibitions and much more made up this cultural happening, and highlights included talks by famous authors, journalists and figures from the world of culture and politics. Tel. +39 075953330 www.meetingdiprimavera.it aeroclubtrasimeno@tiscali.it Comune di Castiglione del Lago Ufficio Cultura - Tel. +39 0759658229 www.coloriamoicieli.com facebook:Comune di Tuoro sul Trasimeno informa - Tel. +39 075825220 JUNE Coloriamo i Cieli Castiglione del Lago 29 April - 1 May MAY Meeting di Primavera Castiglione del Lago 23 - 24 - 25 April www.isoladelibrotrasimeno.it 29 Trasimeno Music Festival Magione 30 June - 6 July Palio delle Barche Passignano sul Trasimeno 23 - 31 July Festival Internazionale dei Giovani Concertisti - Castel Rigone July - agosto This very beautiful and particular yearly celebration is in honour of St. Luigi Gonzaga, Patron of the Casalino Quarter, and since the Middle Ages had involved adorning the main street of the city with “paintings” made with colourful and fragrant flower petals. The evening before the festival, the inhabitants of the Casalino quarter cover the pavement of via Pietro Vannucci with carpets of perfectly placed flower petals for all to admire until the following evening. The event is enlivened with music. This classical music festival is directed by the renowned Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt. Concerts are held in the Castle, Saint Peter’s Abbey in Perugia and Gubbio’s Church of San Domenico and feature extraordinary musicians who, during the weeklong festival, offer their audiences some of the world’s greatest music. The international press has ranked this festival as “one of the most prestigious festivals in Europe” and as a “small great festival”. The Palio delle Barche, or competition of the boats, is an historical reenactment of the power struggle between two important Perugian families: the Baglioni and the Oddi. The spectacular race takes place on land and on the lake waters on the last Sunday of July. The burning of the castle is particularly thrilling, as are the fireworks over the lake, and both attract thousands of visitors from all over. During the event the local tavernas open their doors to offer the finest of local culinary tradition. In 2015 this festival will celebrate its 19th edition. The 11 concerts that make up the festival take place in the charming Piazza Sant’Agostino in Castel Rigone and feature trios, quartets and both national and international orchestras with soloists of great renown. The evening dedicated to voice is one of the most popular and visitors flock from all over to hear the beautiful music in this enchanting atmosphere. JULY Infiorata di San Luigi Gonzaga Città della Pieve 18-19 June Tel./Fax +39 0578298520 www.terzierecasalino.it Tel./Fax +39 0755733078 www.trasimenomusicfestival.com www.paliodellebarche.it www.giovaniconcertisti.com info@giovaniconcertisti.com 30 Events Rassegna Internazionale del Notti Bianche Folklore Passignano sotto le Stelle Castiglione del Lago - August Passignano sul Trasimeno The joyous atmosphere of one of Italy’s most important blues festivals wraps Lake Trasimeno’s towns in great music, and in 2016 it will be twenty years old. The great sound – performed by artists from Mississippi to Mali - wafts in the air of the charming villages around the Lake, with concerts from sunset to dawn and a events that include exhibits, competitions and workshops. A festival rich with exotic musical contaminations, experimentation and innovation, all in a setting of exquisite peace and harmony. In August of every year, Castiglione del Lago hosts a folklore event organized by the Agilla e Trasimeno folklore group and it has become very popular both in Italy and abroad. It is based on a formula which offers performances of international folklore groups presenting their countries’ traditional and culture. The venue is the enchanting Rocca Medievale and performances are also given at other locations in and around the Lake area and Umbria. www.trasimenoblues.it AUGUST Trasimeno Blues Festival Various towns around Lake Trasimeno 20 - 31 July www.agillaetrasimeno.it agillatrasimeno@libero.it From sunset to dawn the shoreline and historical centre of Passignano become a single bustling pedestrian zone where visitors can enjoy a full night of shows, fashion, exhibitions, concerts, crafts stalls, food and wine. Notte Verde Bianca Rossa Città della Pieve A very special all-night event celebrating the beauty of Italy. The Italy of the great brand names, thrilling music, fine food and wine in the pleasant and spacious historical centre. Italy is celebrated through its films, theatre, TV and fashion in the grandest of ways. www.comune.passignano-sul-trasimeno.pg.it www.cittadellapieve.org Palio dei Terzieri Città della Pieve 10 - 21 August The challenge is launched on 14 August and the medieval archery competition is on 21 August. The historical procession and the “Bull Hunt”, a competition which sees the archers of the various quarters pitted against one another as they try to hit the “bull’s-eye” on large revolving wooden bulls. Before the competition begins, some 700 locals, all dressed in vintage clothing (dressed as Pietro Vannucci, the painter and native son, had depicted them) and playing the roles of medieval farmers, lawyers, priests and ladies, head to the arena from their own neighborhoods in a lively, dramatic and very colourful procession. Ufficio Turistico Comunale Tel./Fax +39 0578298520 www.paliodeiterzieri.it 31 Foto by Arbit Ferragosto Toreggiano Tuoro sul Trasimeno August Trasiremando Passignano sul Trasimeno 15 August Piccolo Festival del Rondò Tuoro sul Trasimeno Last ten days of August Festival di Musica Classica Castiglione del Lago Last ten days of August This event features a series of theatrical displays and animation based on Ancient Rome to enliven the streets of the town during this mid-summer vacation time. There is a great Historical Dinner offering delicacies based on recipes from Roman times prepared by talented local chefs and there are actors in vintage clothing to make the atmosphere as realistic as possible. The venue is the very panoramic Rondò terrace. Trasiremando takes place every year on the 15th of August. The vintage boat race starts in Passignano sul Trasimeno and is a non-competitive event open to any vessel powered by paddles. It is a re-enactment of an ancient traditional race among fishing boats which for centuries took place during the San Rocco festival. Trasiremando goes from Minore Island to Maggiore Island and then to Polvese Island, Monte del Lago and then returns to Passignano sul Trasimeno. There are also ending spots for less difficult races. Classical music played on the violin, cello and piano, operatic arias, monologues and presentations on the lovely Rondò terrace overlooking the lake. The quiet, central Rondò is small and boasts great acoustics, and during the last two weeks of August offers spectators some truly breathtaking scenery and sunsets. First held in 2014, it’s tremendous success has mandated its return! The Classical Music Festival is held every year at the hall at Palazzo della Corgna in Castiglione del Lago. Now in its 12th year, this elegant musical event continues to host celebrated ensembles and soloists of international standing. The artistic direction is curated by Marchioness Marzia Zacchia Crispolti. Tel./Fax +39 075825220 www.prolocotuorosultrasimeno.it info@prolocotuorosultrasimeno.it www.trasiremando.it info@trasiremando.it facebook: Comune di Tuoro sul Trasimeno informa - Tel. +39 075825220 Comune di Castiglione del Lago Ufficio Cultura Tel. +39 0759658229 www.comune.castiglione-del-lago.pg.it 32 Festival delle Corrispondenze Magione September L’Isola di Einstein Isola Polvese 2 - 4 September Mille & Una Umbria Paciano Second Sunday of September L’Opera dei Vetrai Piegaro Second weekend of October Conferences, readings, exhibitions, theatre, wine and food tasting, hiking and book stalls, the Festival of Letter writing takes place every year in the splendid medieval village of Monte del Lago and enriches the Vittoria Aganoor Pompilj National Prize for Literature for correspondence. The poet Vittoria Aganoor (1855-1910) was one of Italy’s most important literary figures of the early 1900s. She spent the last years of her life in Monte del Lago and dedicated some of her most moving poetry to Lake Trasimeno. Fifth edition of spectacular scientific exhibitions. The beautiful setting of the Isola Polvese becomes the charming backdrop where scientists, actors and street artists from all over the world gather to present demonstrations and performances having to do with science and technology. It’s a new way to approach science and innovation by involving families with children, students, the elderly and people of all ages who are curious about the world and want to spend a weekend in Umbria having some really smart fun. Mille & Una Umbria, a Thousand and One Umbria is a food and wine event designed to share the beauty of the historical centre. There is music from morning to night, as well as guided tours, creative workshops, shows, entertainment for kids, local delicacies and stands. A day in which to celebrate our cultural heritage, sample 0 Km products and enjoy the village and its joyful festive spirit. Every year, on the second weekend of October together with the Chestnut Festival, the OPERA DEI VETRAI (or the Work of the Glassmaker) takes place in Piegaro at the Glass Museum. Artisans from all over Italy come and for two days they teach us about the ancient craft of glassmaking, the many different technique, how to paint it, fuse it, work with it, put it together and even engrave it. During this same time there is also a small crafts market featuring glass products made by the artisans. www.corrispondenzetrasimeno.it www.magionecultura.it www.isoladieinstein.eu www.comune.paciano.pg.it OCTOBER SEPTEMBER Events www.comune.piegaro.pg.it www.museodelvetropiegaro.it 33 Events Zafferiamo - Giornate di Valorizzazione dello Zafferano Presepe Monumentale Città della Pieve Città della Pieve 21 - 23 October www.cittadellapieve.org DECEMBER In honour of the flowering of this delicate spice, the city organises tours of the saffron plantations as the harvest takes place and the crimson stigmas are left to dry. There are cooking lessons, classes on how to dye cloth and make paint and there are conventions and concerts all dedicated to this marvellous gift from nature. The consortium of saffron producers and the restaurants will feature the product and recipes using it. 25 December - 6 January The Monumental Nativity Scene, set up in the underground rooms of the renaissance Palazzo della Corgna, is a series of scenes that lead up to the Nativity Scene and is a tradition that has been handed down over many years. It was first set up by the Terziere Castello and its collaborators in 1967 to exalt the Umbrian nativity scene tradition. Since then, thanks to the talent and creativity of local artisans, the Nativity Scene of Città della Pieve has become one of the most important ones in Italy, attracting thousands of visitors every year. Opening hours:every day from 10am to 12:30pm and again from 3pm to 7pm. www.presepemonumentale.it Christmas at Lake Trasimeno Theatrical performances and concerts on the piazza and in the churches, Christmas markets and an abundance of nativity scenes: live ones, monumental ones, mechanical, miniature and life-sized crèches enliven Christmas at Lake Trasimeno. Nativity scenes and more. Worthy of note: Castel Rigone - a life-sized nativity scene in front of the Santuario di Maria Santissima dei Miracoli.. Castiglione del Lago - Monumental nativity scene in front of the Rocca del Leone, with figures inspired on the della Corgna family. Magione - Next to the Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista. This large historic nativity scene occupies an area of some 55 sqm and features scenes of daily life during the time of Christ, with mechanised figures that follow the rhythm of the day and night, a presentation which enchants the young and old alike. Passignano sul Trasimeno - at the Castello. A live nativity scene with more than 100 personages, with food and crafts stands. Piegaro - “Il Presepe di Oro” occupies the entire Oro Church with streams and handmade constructions. Pozzuolo - Live nativity scene in the small town’s historic centre. The events listed herein are subject to change, and the Consorzio URAT can assume no responsibility for this. 34 l te de e por l e r Ti ap eno im of Tras oors the d n e p O imeno s Tras re le e s ouv Trasimèn u o v c a Elle l en s du e Tür porte en di eno n h I fnet asim Es öf re des Tr o lle T or u a und ent vo no gebied p o d r e a Deze c het Trasim in n e r u e d ALL THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING HERE Entertainment, Wellness, Culture, Local Delicacies Present your YES TRASIMENO CARD whenever you see the YES TRASIMENO logo and take advantage of the discounts and promotions offered within. 35 Museums Excursions Excursions Excursions OASI NATURALISTICA LA VALLE Via Emissario, 115 Loc. San Savino - Magione Tel/Fax +39 0758472865 - 3283055083 www.oasinaturalisticalavalle.it oasilavalle@gmail.com LE CASE ROSSE DI MONTEBUONO Loc. Case Sparse, 15 - Montebuono - Magione Tel. +39 0758476105 - +39 3486400402 info@lecaserosse.com - www.lecaserosse.com Walk over the water on a 500 metre long walkway and observe the migratory birds. Open all year, the Oasis offers a variety of nature walks, bird watching (binoculars provided) excursions, guided tours, a special children’s programme and the chance to watch the scientists put rings on the birds Riding excursions over trails described on the website Beginner’s rides Riding therapy and equestrian rehabilitation Horse and buggy rides e 1.00 discount per person for family nature walks with guided tour of the water lily garden, bird watching and bird ringing. 15% discount on all items in the gift shop A 10% discount on all group (min 8 persons) excursions. We look forward to seeing you! If you are blessed with an innate curiosity about the world around us then don’t miss this chance! HYLA TOUR LAGODARTE Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 075951099 www.lagodarte.com - info@lagodarte.com Lagodarte invites you to visit Palazzo della Corgna and the Mediaeval Fortress of Castiglione del Lago Studio Naturalistico Hyla s.n.c. Via Aganoor Pompili, 4 Tuoro sul Trasimeno Tel/Fax +39 075825107 www.hylagroup.com - tour@hylagroup.com Nature hikes to learn about and observe the fauna that populates the Lake Trasimeno area from up close, starting with the most common to the most bizarre and unexpected species. We will take you on a discovery tour of the most interesting ecosystems within the Trasimeno area, from the most exotic to the more familiar varieties. 36 Tours and tastings Vineyards have been cultivated on the hills surrounding Lake Trasimeno since time immemorial, thriving in the mild climate of the lake and the optimum exposure to the sun the slopes provide to the vines, the many microclimates an ideal habitat for a variety of different types of wine grapes. Over the years, there has been a marked improvement in the quality and variety of the wine production which has resulted in new Colli del Trasimeno wines: four whites (Dry, Select White, Sparkling and Vinsanto), five reds (Red, Select Red, Red Reserve, Sparkling and Novello), a Spumante Classico and a selection of single varietals (Grechetto, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Merlot Riserva, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva and Gamay Riserva). The Consorzio Tutela Vini Colli del Trasimeno (Trasimeno Wine Consortium) was founded in January of 1997, its logo depicting the gently rolling hills that surround the Lake. The aim of the Consortium, which is supported by contributions from the winemakers who for years have committed themselves to the improvement of their product, is to increase awareness the fine quality of the wines made here. www.trasimenovinidoc.org 1) La Casa Colonica Loc. La Casella snc - 06069 - Vernazzano - Tuoro s.T. (PG) Tel. +39 075 8254060 - +39 335 8305853 www.vinimezzetti.it 2) Az. Agricola Montemelino Fonte S. Angelo, 15 - 06069 Tuoro s.T. (PG) Tel. +39 075 8230127 - Fax +39 075 8230156 www.montemelino.com 10% discount on wines purchased at the winery 3) Az. Agr. Carlo e Marco Carini Strada del Tegolaro, 3 - 06133 Colle Umberto (PG) Tel./Fax +39 075 6059495 www.agrariacarini.it E 2.00 discount on guided tours of the farm, includes a snack of bruschetta, cinta senese smoked ham, a sampling of cheese and two glasses of wine 4) S. AGRI.V.IT srl Azienda Castello, di Magione Viale Cavalieri di Malta, 31 - 06063 Magione (PG) Tel. +39 075 843547 - Fax +39 075 8478770 www.sagrivit.it 7) La Casa Dei Cini soc. agr. semplice di R. e C.Cini Voc. Petroso, 68 - 06066 Pietrafitta (PG) Tel. +39 349 2594845 - www.lacasadeicini.it #lacasadeicini 15% discount on purchases. The Castello di Magione is steeped in history and looks forward to welcoming you with its fine wines, grappas, walnuts, pasta and honey 10% discount On wine purchased at the winery, by appointment only 5) Az. Agr. Pucciarella Via Case Sparse, 39 Fraz. Villa - 06063 Magione (PG) Tel. +39 075 8409147 - Fax +39 075 8409440 www.pucciarella.it 8) Cantina Nofrini Via Case Sparse, 58 - 06063 Magione (PG) Tel. +39 075 841595 - +39 3204605322 www.casaleilpicchio.it Guided tours and sparkling, dessert and other fine wine sampling by appointment in the lovely underground cellar of the XVIII century home 6) Molini Popolari Riuniti Cantina Terre del Carpine Via Formanuova, 87 - 06063 Magione (PG) Tel. +39 075 840298 - Fax +39 075 843744 www.mpr-eu.it 10% discount on wine. Tradition, the land and innovation, these are the guiding principles of our company every day 10% discount on minimum purchase of E 40.00 Free guided tour of the winery by appointment 9) Cantina Berioli Fraz. Montesperello, 21 - 06063 Magione (PG) Tel. +39 347 4082172 Elisabetta +39 335 5498173 Roberto - www.cantinaberioli.it 20% discount on guided tours with wine tasting 37 The Colli del Trasimeno Wine Road leads you to the local wineries, to explore the land and its wines on guided tours and with tastings by appointment. Contact the winery and take advantage of their special Yes Trasimeno Card promotion! Tuoro SIENA sul Trasimeno 1 Vernazzano 2 Passignano Borghetto Castiglione del Lago Piana 28 and 29 May: Open Wineries 6-15 August: Glasses under the stars September: Open Wineries at harvest time 13 November: Open Wineries for San Martino December: Open Wineries for Christmas Pozzuolo 17 Gioiella Porto All the events are organised in collaboration with the Movimento Turismo Vino www.mtvumbria.it Follow us on Facebook: Strada del Vino Colli del Trasimeno to keep informed about all the events planned. Isola Minore Isola Maggiore Lago Trasimeno Monte del Lago Petrignano 16 del Lago EVENTS: Get a bottle free for every six bottles you purchase at the winery. Italy Premium Quality year 2016 offer. 11) Cantina del Trasimeno Duca della Corgna Via Roma, 236 - 06061 - Castiglione del Lago (PG) Tel. +39 075 9652493 - Fax +39 075 9525303 www.cantinadeltrasimeno.it 10% discount on Duca della Corgna wines 12) Il Poggio Via Petrarca, 50 - 06060 Macchie - Castiglione del Lago (PG) Tel./Fax +39 075 9680381 www.vitivinicolailpoggio.com 10% discount on wines purchased 13) Az. Agr. La Querciolana Via Vieniche, 4 - 06064 Panicale (PG) Tel. +39 075 837477 www.laquerciolana.it Sampling of five wines and crostini E 5.00 per person 14) Morami Voc. Morami - 06060 Panicarola - Castiglione del Lago (PG) Tel./Fax +39 075 9589107 www.morami.it Free wine tasting and winery and vineyard tour 15) Madrevite Via Cimbano, 36 - 06060 Vaiano - Castiglione del Lago (PG) Tel./Fax +39 075 9527220 www.madrevite.com 30% discount on guided tours with wine tasting Colle Umberto 10 3 5 8 4 Magione 9 PERUGIA San Feliciano Sanfatucchio Vaiano 12 15 Villastrada 14 Panicarola Macchie Monte Sperello San Savino Agello Sant’Arcangelo 13 Moiano Paciano Città della Pieve 6 Isola Polvese 11 Panicale Po’ Bandino 10) Coldibetto Voc. Col di Betto - 06133 Colle Umberto (PG) Tel. +39 3461454558 Raffaele www.coldibetto.com Castel Rigone sul Trasimeno Tavernelle 7 Piegaro Pietrafitta Castiglion Fosco Ponticelli 16) Podere Marella Loc. Ferretto, 32 - 06061 Castiglione del Lago (PG) Tel. +39 075 9659028 www.poderemarella.com 5% discount Sconto del 5% on for Yes Trasimeno della Card holders. 10% discount ai possessori Yes Trasimeno Card on 100.00sale al 10% purchases per acquisti superioriexceeding a E 100 loEsconto 17) Azienda Agricola Poggio Santa Maria Loc. La Villa, 30 - 06061 Castigline del Lago (PG) Dr. Teodoro Calvo - +39 347 9309224 www.poggiosantamaria.it 10% discount for anyone buying wine directly at the winery 38 Tours and tastings Tours and tastings Tours and tastings LA CASA DI CAMPAGNA LA ROSA DEI VENTI PescaTUrismo Fishing tourism: come and experience a real fishing expedition on real fishing boats, hear the stories and learn about the fishermen and their trade. The excursion lasts about 3 hours and includes the various types of fishing techniques, sailing around and a stopover at Polvese island, tales from the past and plenty of tradition. MAX 12 PARTICIPANTS, TWO BOATS (TOTAL OF 24 VISITORS) CAN BE BOOKED A DAY IN ADVANCE, E 120 PER EXCURSION FOR 12 PEOPLE. Loc. Poggio del Sole Vaiano - Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 3355455622 www.agricolabittarelli.it - info@agricolabittarelli.it We grow and sell legumes, dry and processed cereals, jams, olive oil and Trasimeno’s special Fagiolina bean. Educational courses about the environment and caring for it, about production methods and how to cook local dishes. Tastings, lunches and dinners for small groups by appointment (at least 48 hrs prior). New APERIpesca The agriturismo has guest rooms and the restaurant is open for dinner in the evenings. Fun learning games and farm animal visits for kids, great fresh produce from the garden and traditional cuisine. Prices: € 8.00 per child By appointment only Reduction for groups and siblings Campers welcome Direct sale of jams and preserves Farmer’s snack with the Lake Trasimeno sunset as a backdrop, this fishing excursion includes a delicious aperitif featuring products made by the local Fisherman’s Co-op. DURATION 1,5 HRS, COST e10 PER PERSON FOR A MIN. OF 10 PERSONS. MAX CAPACITY 12 PEOPLE PER BOAT. BOOK THE DAY spazio foto BEFORE. Info and reservation: Emilio +39 349 83 09 527 Aurelio +39 345 3266112 Alessandro +39 340 66 69 485 FACEBOOK Pescaturismo Trasimeno TWITTER Cooperativa Pesca Trasimeno SITO www.pescatorideltrasimeno.com TEL/FAX +39 075 84 76 005 Via Case Sparse, 57 - Casenuove di Magione Tel. +39 0758472746 +39 3357536326 info@lacasadicampagna.it www.lacasadicampagna.it 5% discount on home-grown products 39 Tours and tastings Tasting Tour Vino & Olio with vineyard and olive grove tour € 5,00per person Every morning from Monday to Friday, starting at 10, we organize tastings of our wines and extra virgin olive oil. We start out from Casa Colonica, our agriturismo, and go on a panoramic tour to show you our vineyards and olive groves. After the visit we go back the agriturismo, where you can sample all our products - olive oil, Tuscan and Umbrian wines and grappa – with bruschetta (toasted bread) seasoned with our olive oil and, finally, Vin Santo (dessert wine) to top off the experience. To take part in our sampling tour please BOOK the day before by calling STEFANIA MEZZETTI at +39 3358305853 or the UFFICIO at +39 0758254060 You can come to visit our agriturismo at any other time of the day too and we’ll be happy to let you sample our wines, but we will not be able to take you on the tour at that time. To reach us: follow the signs for Vernazzano Basso, then for Agriturismo “La Casa Colonica” Wine and Oil – Voc. Le Caselle, 1 Vernazzano – GPS 43.210497, 12.096567 For more information, please call Stefania at +39 335 830 5853 www.vinimezzetti.it – info@vinimezzetti.it 40 Tours and tastings “A DAY IN PARADISE” Every Tuesday and Thursday morning the La Cerreta farm organizes guided tours with a little train and offers samplings of our own organic extravirgin olive oil, wine and cured ostrich meat. The tour begins at the milk-cow stalls and the Ostrich pen after which there is a walk in the olive grove to explain the various production processes. We then continue over the ArteCerreta route, a lovely itinerary to look at some interesting works of contemporary art. €10.00 per person. Children free. Please book the day before by calling: Angela: +39 3346864765 - Ufficio: +39 075951464 10% discount on farm products for all CARD holders 41 Tours and tastings Come to the Perugina House of chocolate for a unique and exciting experience Give in to your passion for chocolate... ...find out more about it at the museum a fascinating journey through history and modern times as you learn about the company’s industrial and artistic spirit, a true icon of Italian enterprise ...enjoy it in the factory a multi-sensory route will open doors to the world of chocolate with a rich tasting area of Perugina Delicacies ...learnatabout it school to get to know the secrets of chocolate, learn the techniques and, with your own hands, make some of your own exquisite delicacies For information and bookings call SCOUNT ENTRY TICKETonDIfull ticket Save e 2.00 reduced ticket Save e 1.00 on years old 5 Free entry up to or visit sito www.perugina.it From abroad call Tel. +39 0245467655 Follow us on The Perugina house of chocolate is located inside the Perugina factory Viale San Sisto 207/C, S. Sisto, Perugia 42 Boat with skipper hire Boat hire Nautical Centres Sailing Clubs MOTONAUTICA MANCINELLI CLUB VELICO CASTIGLIONESE Via Val di Rigo, 16/C - San Feliciano Tel. +39 0758479255 - +39 3357809641 www.motonauticamancinelli.com posta@motonauticamancinelli.com Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Viale Divisione Brigata Garibaldi, 49 Castiglione del Lago - Tel./Fax +39 075953035 www.cvcastiglionese.it - info@cvcastiglionese.it Sailing School for adults and children, weekly camps for kids, excursions with a skipper, boat dock equipped with water and power with 200 berths. Open all year. Hire a boat for which no license is needed, long terms rentals welcome. 10% discount on sailing excursions of 3 to 6 hours, with an optional stop at Polvese Island € 20.00 family discount for 4 persons Free 15 minutes extra with every 2 hour rental ACQUA DOLCE SAILING NAVILAGANDO www.navilagando.com - navilagando@libero.it Wonderful excursions on Lake Trasimeno Via dell’Università, 13 Loc. Monte del Lago - Magione www.acquadolcesailing.it - info@acquadolcesailing.it Tel. +39 345 0467983 - +39 333 5200694 Rent dinghies, sail boats, canoes and bikes – sailing school for children and adults – canoe lessons and excursions 43 Water Parks Water Parks Thermae Rafting, Toboggan and Twister slides AQUAPARK DI TAVERNELLE The largest water park in all of Umbria - Raft Water Slide - Toboggan Water slide - Twister Water slide - Soccer field - Rent sunbeds and deck chairs - Water Games for Children - Green Beach - Restaurant and Bar Open every day from 9:30 to 19:00 CARD HOLDERS Kids lagoon benefit from a 10% discount on entry fee 20% discount on 1 person-1 run TERME DI CHIANCIANO Ticket discounts E 2.00 for adults E 1.00 for children free 0-3 TRASIMENO WAKE PARK Castiglione del Lago www.trasimenowakepark.it www.facebook.com/trasimenowakepark Tel. +39 3491609637 The only cable park in all of Umbria. Wakeboarding and wake-skating for adults and children. Lessons given by qualified and certified instructors with all equipment included. Five pools set in nature Via Pievaiola Km 25 - Tavernelle - Tel. +39 075832056 http://tavernelle.azzurrapiscine.it Chianciano Terme (SI) prenotazione@termechianciano.it www.termechianciano.it Tel. 848800243 Just 25 Km from Trasimeno you’ll find two spas at the Terme di Chianciano, the Theia hot springs and the Terme Sensory springs! Treat yourself to a relaxing wellness moment. The Theia hot springs are 500 metres of warm thermal water kept in motion by spouts, some indoor, others outdoor, kids welcome, entrance from 4 hours, a massage centre and coffee bar/restaurant on the premises. The Sensory Springs is a health spa based on the principles of nature therapy and offers twenty types of experiences, including the Flavour Rooms at the massage and treatment centre. 44 Water sports Tour operators 10% discount on the various activities LE CASE ROSSE DI MONTEBUONO The Corno River and Adventure Course in Serravalle di Norcia. Run the river on a raft, canoe or hydrospeed. Even beginners can join in the fun, safety is guaranteed by our expert assistants. We provide shoes and neoprene wetsuits, water jackets, life jackets and helmets. An experienced guide will accompany you throughout the descent. Dress code: swim suit, shower flip flops and a towel. Adventure course with 12 stations: Tibetan and Nepalese bridges, runways and logs, zip lining and lots more! Multi sports programs: rafting, canoeing, canyoning, hydro speed, hiking accompanied by donkeys or mules, paragliding, hang gliding, rock climbing, orienteering, survival training, adventure trails, Nordic walking, archery, mountain biking, caving, horseback riding, hiking with snowshoes, quad rides, team building events, incentives and environmental education for schools. Many of the activities are wheelchair accessible. Open every day Please first make a reservation by telephone. For information and reservations call: 348.3511798 www.raftingumbria.it www.raftingumbria.com rafting@raftingumbria.it GPS: 42°47’09’’ N - 13°01’21’’ E Loc. Case Sparse, 15 - Montebuono - Magione Tel. +39 0758476105 - +39 3486400402 info@lecaserosse.com - www.lecaserosse.com AGRILIFE TURISMO RURALE S.R.L. Via Caduti del Lavoro, 33 - Perugia Tel. +39 07535746 - Fax +39 0755837544 info@agrilife.com - www.agrilife.com Villas with private swimming-pool, apartments and agritourism in Umbria and Tuscany Follow us on www.facebook.com/raftingumbria Visit our collection 2016 ! 45 Public Bathing Establishments Adventure Park Fun Park Golf CITTÀ DELLA DOMENICA Il Parco per le famiglie Via Col di Tenda, 140 - Ferro di Cavallo Tel. +39 0755054941 www.cittadelladomenica.it www.facebook.com/cittadelladomenicaufficiale info@cittadelladomenica.it PESCATORE CAFÈ “ZONA SUD” E SPIAGGIA MERANGOLA SPORTS BEACH“ ZONA NORD Lungolago - Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 3476678398 - +39 3277433885 lovetrasimeno@hotmail.it Città della Domenica is the best place to rediscover the joys of being together with the family: the best Family Park in all of Italy, it combines nature and fun so that every member of the family can enjoy themselves. Ideal for all ages. Pescatore Cafè Praia and Merangola Sports Beach, equipped beaches for relaxation and fun. Rent a canoe or a pedalò, play soccer, beach volley-tennis or enjoy snacks at the coffee bar. Live bands Fridays. 5% discount on umbrellas and sun beds E 3.00 discount on full ticket E 2.00 discount on Mini-golf to have fun on the ground too, not just up on the trees! 10% discount on Green Fees for 9 or 18 holes Under 14 enter free PARCO AVVENTURA SALTALBERO Loc. Fontemaggio - Rapolano Terme (SI) Tel. +39 3493747061 - +39 3389333977 +39 3485815842 info@saltalbero.it - www.saltalbero.it Adventure park in Tuscany, just 30 mins from Lake Trasimeno. Tree walking for kids and adults - Mini-golf Snack bar and picnic area. See website for opening times. ASD GOLF CLUB LAMBORGHINI Loc. Soderi 1 - Panicale Tel./Fax +39 075837582 info@lamborghinigolf.it www.lamborghinionline.it 9-hole Golf Course with practise runs, putting and pitching green – equipment for beginners membership office, pro-shop and bar 46 Bike and mountain bike rentals Bike, mountain bike and scooter rentals Car hire with or without driver UMBRIA IN VESPA MARINELLI FERRETTINI MOTOCICLI Strada Provinciale di San Feliciano in direzione di San Savino www.umbriainvespa.com Tel. +39 3474636423 Via B. Buozzi, 26 - Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 075953126 Tel. +39 3397105387 - +39 3337119093 mfstefano@libero.it Explore Umbria on a Vespa or enjoy the “Dolce Vita” lifestyle with our iconic Ape Calessino! Bike services: sale, assistance and hire A give-away for everyone with the Card 10% discount on weekend rentals AURA LAGO srl Via Santa Maria, 72 - Macchie Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 0759589116 - Fax +39 0759681210 +39 3395822422 - +39 3356917850 auralagosrl@virgilio.it - www.auralago.it CICLI VALENTINI Via Firenze, 68/B - Castiglione del Lago Tel. +39 075951663 www.ciclivalentini.it info@ciclivalentini.it CAR RENTAL– CAR AND DRIVER HIRE TOUR OPERATOR Car and mini-van rentals, home delivery – car and driver hire – airport and train station pickup services – Guided tours to the art cities for individuals or groups Bike services: sale, assistance and hire A give-away for everyone with the Card Vespa hire 10% discount on rental services with or without driver, on airport and train station transfers, guided tours 47 Navigation DISCOVER THE ISLANDS OF LAKE TRASIMENO ON THE BOATS OF BUSITALIA Nestled in the verdant hills of Umbria, the gently rolling landscape of the Lake is home to lovely little islands just waiting to be explored: Maggiore Island and Polvese Island. You can get there on the Busitalia boats that leave from the docks at Passignano, Tuoro, Castiglione del Lago and San Feliciano. ENJOY A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WITH THE BOATS OF BUSITALIA Although the boats run a regular service, they can also be rented for dinners, meetings, ceremonies or tourist groups day or night. 48 Mobility INNOVATIVE AND ECOLOGICAL PEOPLE MOVING SYSTEM OPERATING: MONDAYS THROUGH SATURDAY from 7:00am to 9:05 pm last run The minimetrò stations and tunnels were designed by French architect JEAN NOUVEL Changes in operation times can be seen on www.minimetrospa.it SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS from 8:30am to 8:15pm last run PARKING PORTA NUOVA 3:000 PLACES FREE PARKING HIGHWAY PERUGIA TO A-1 PERUGIA HISTORICAL CENTER EXIT PERUGIA MADONNA ALTA HOW TO GET TO THE HISTORICAL CENTRE OF PERUGIA BY MINIMETRÒ: BY CAR: MINIMETRÒ STATION AT PIAN DI MASSIANO TOURISM BUSES MINIMETRÒ STATION AT PIAN DI MASSIANO BY TRAIN MINIMETRÒ FONTIVEGGE STATION From the highway Perugia - A1: Exit at Perugia Madonna Alta, follow signs to Stadio From the highway Perugia - A1: Exit at Perugia Madonna Alta, follow signs to Stadio; Park for free next to the Minimetrò station of Pian di Massiano (space for 3,000 cars - free of charge) Park for free next to the Minimetrò station of Pian di Massiano (Room for 33 buses) Perugia’s main Fontivegge train station From track 1 there is a footpath directly to the Minimetrò 49 Minimetrò Food Stores Select local delicacies - Butcher - Prepared meats - Delicacies - Fish market - Fruit - Wine cellar - Prepared meats - Delicacies - Fruit - Wine cellar - Butcher - Prepared meats - Delicacies - Fruit - Wine cellar - Prepared meats - Delicacies - Fruit - Packed meat - Wine cellar - Butcher - Prepared meats - Delicacies - Fruit - Wine cellar With a purchase of at least €20.00 worth of goods, get a free bottle of wine chosen by Bussolini. del porte e le r p a Ti imeno of Tras oors the d n e p O imeno les Tras ouvre asimène r vous T e c ll E la s du üren die T porte n e n h no I e t e im fn as Es öf re des Tr o lle a T u d or un bied ent vo ard op rasimeno ge c e z e T D t e h in deuren Thank you for having chosen the YES TRASIMENO CARD 50 In the area DERUTA: THE ART OF CERAMICS The origins of Deruta remain a mystery, although Etruscan and Roman archaeological remains dating to between the IV century BCE and the IV century CE, some of which are on display in the atrium of City Hall, do offer some clues. What we do know is that “diruta” means ruined, destroyed (as do its derivatives: ruta, rupta, direpta and druida). The city boasts a rich past and the production of artistic as well as traditional ceramics have made it famous the world over. Much of this heritage can still be seen in the town’s churches, the facades of its buildings and the museum dedicated to the history of ceramics. One can see the extraordinary level of this art by touring the many workshops and factories along almost every street of Deruta, and watch the artisans at work on the various phases of ceramics production. Not only, but the town is also dotted with many examples of the fine work done here. World capital of Artistic Ceramics THE REGIONAL MUSEUM OF CERAMICS IN DERUTA This interesting museum is located in the renovated 14th century convent of San Francesco in the centre of Deruta and is the oldest of its kind in all of Italy. Founded in 1898, it holds more than 6000 pieces. The museum offers visitors an historical tour that traces the evolution of the art of ceramics in Deruta from archaic times to the present. There are several theme areas, such as the reconstruction of an old pharmacy, the section dedicated to ceramic floors and those of votive tiles. The museum is characterized by a unique four-storey metal tower which houses various store rooms that can be visited by the public and a special room dedicated to research. The tour of the museum also includes the Archaeological Area of the San Salvatore Kilns, buildings that date to the late 13th century and to the early 18th century which were, fortunately, discovered in 2008. The Archaeological Area is linked to the Museum via an underground tunnel. CITY ART GALLERY The Pinacoteca Comunale di Deruta has its seat in the 14th century Palazzo dei Consoli. It houses a collection of art that includes a fresco done by Pietro Vannucci, known as Il Perugino (Eterno and Santi Romano and Rocco), two works by Niccolò di Liberatore also known as L’Alunno (Madonna dei Consoli and Gonfalone di Sant’Antonio Abate), and the Franciscan Missal, a 13the century parchment, and the Lione Pascoli collection. SANCTUARY OF THE MADONNA DEI BAGNI This sanctuary dates to the mid-1600s and houses more than 600 votive tiles of great historical, artistic and religious value all made by Derutese artisans for the faithful in thanks for blessing bestowed upon them. Ufficio Cultura - +39 0759728649 www.comunederuta.gov.it - protocollo@comunederuta.gov.it Museo Regionale della Ceramica - +39 0759711000 www.sistemamuseo.it - deruta@sistemamuseo.it Ufficio Turistico +39 0759711559 - info@proderuta.it Reduced admission “A” 20% discount on guided tours 51 Ultragas supplies its clients with LPG gas in small tanks for domestic, commercial, agricultural or industrial use. Filiale Umbria Toscana - Tel. +39 0763 393502 - Fax +39 0763 341698 www.umbriatourism.it Published by the Sistema Turistico Locale del Trasimeno (Trasimeno Local Tourism Authority), the Temporary Associations of Scope for the Territorial Integrated Projects “Nelle Terre del Trasimeno” (In Trasimeno’s Land), and “Nelle Terre del Perugino” (In Perugino’s Land), the Trasimeno Area Tourist Service, Consorzio URAT and by the “Trasimeno 2016” partners. Graphic design: BRUGI communication - Castiglione del Lago Printing: Dimensione Grafica - Spello For information: Servizio Turistico Territoriale del Trasimeno Piazza Mazzini, 10 06061 Castiglione del Lago (PG) - Italia Tel. +39 0759652484 - Fax +39 0759652763 www.lagotrasimeno.net - www.umbriatourism.it info@iat.castiglione-del-lago.pg.it urat@lagotrasimeno.net For information about specific accommodations, please contact the establishment directly. 30.11.2015 No responsability can be accepted for changes of the information provided in this brochure.
