TRASIMENO The lake and surrounding villages GB Table of Contents Lake Trasimeno is part of Living Lakes, an international network of lakes founded in 1998 and aimed at Castiglione del Lago 6 protecting the world’s heritage of lakes and wet zones. The project was begun by the Global Nature Fund, headquartered on Lake Costanzo in Germany, with a mission to protect nature and the environment, Città della Pieve 8 as well as the wellbeing of wildlife. As a recognition of the efforts by members to respect the standards Magione 10 which guarantee environmentally friendly systems and management services it has been granted a quality excellence guarantee seal, which includes care of both visitors and residents alike, as part of a wider Paciano 12 project known as “Manifesto Ambientale”. www.globalnature.org Panicale 14 Passignano sul Trasimeno 16 Piegaro 18 Tuoro sul Trasimeno 20 This project is financed by the LIFE 2014 2020 project which was initiated in September 2019 and Land of Etruscan/Roman Civilisation 22 concludes on 30 September, 2023. The countries involved are Italy and Germany and 5 pilot areas: Lake The della Corgna family at Trasimeno 23 Costanza, Lake Chiem for Germany, and Lake Trasimeno, Garda lake and Lake Bracciano for Italy. The project partners are: Legambiente, ARPA Umbria, ENEA, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Autorità di Land of Great Men and Women 24 Bacino Distrettuale dell’Appennino centrale, Global Nature Fund (Germany), Lake Constance Foundation (Germany). Walking and Cycling Trails 26 The main objective of LIFE BLUE LAKES is to reduce the presence of microplastics in the Italian and Trasimeno Cycle Path 27 German lakes through an integrated approach that combines governance, educational, informational and awareness strategies. The Park and its Islands 28 One of the tools used in the project is the “La Carta del Lago”, or Lake Charter, a tool specific for each lake designed to support local administrations and reinforce the commitment of the economic and social Trasimeno Sapori 30 entities near the lakes to protect the lakes from microplastic pollution. Food and Wine 32 www.lifebluelakes.eu Enjoy Lake Trasimeno 33 An efficient monitoring system to safeguard environmental quality. The Regional Environmental Protection Agency (ARPA Umbria) takes samples and analyses the parameters in the air, water and soil to ensure that they are in compliance with national and European standards. The data and research produced are an invaluable element in the drafting of local environmental policy. In 2017 the ARPA constituted the Centre for Climate Change and Biodiversity in Lake and Wet Zones on Polvese Island. In collaboration with some of the most qualified institutes in Italy and abroad, it’s task is to study the effects of global climate change on the flora and fauna of Lake Trasimeno. Furthermore, over the All rights to photography, maps and illustrations contained in this past few years, it has become a partner with the European Life Blue Lakes project whose aim is to study catalogue are reserved. the presence of microplastics in several European lakes, one of which is lake Trasimeno. Headquartered on Polvese Island, it also conducts a variety of awareness-raising scientific and sustainability activities through meetings, seminars and dedicated evenings. Cover photo by Angelo Lume www.arpa.umbria.it 3 Liverur is a project financed by the Programma Horizon 2020 of the Research and Innovation Division of the European Commission. Begun in April 2018, it will conclude in October 2021. Thirteen countries and 24 partners are involved, and Lake Trasimeno is one of the 14 pilot areas chosen for experimentation of the project results. Through the Living Lab of the “Trasimeno Living Lab”, the aim is to create a network between final users, institutions, businesses, researchers, associations and a third sector which strives to valorise the rural economy of Lake Trasimeno. The activities initiated through discussion and dialogue among the members are, up to now, the following: 1- The drafting of the Manifesto of Intent of the Trasimeno Rural Living lab; 2- The encouragement of good circular economic and innovative practices among the area operators; 3- The creation of a communicative intranet platform on which to facilitate the exchange of information and for the creation of future shared projects of the participants of the Trasimeno Rural Living Lab; 4- To favour sustainable initiatives that respect the environment and social inclusion among participants; 5- Increase the amount of slow and authentic experiential tourism packages to enhance the attractiveness of the area. www.liverur.eu Bandiera Arancione awarded by the Touring Club Italiano It’s the Touring Club Italiano’s seal of quality. Of the many charming historical towns around Lake Trasimeno, Città della Pieve and Panicale have been awarded this prestigious recognition. I Borghi più belli d’Italia www.lagotrasimeno.net This initiative came about to highlight the great historic, cultural and environmental heritage inherent in Italy’s smaller towns and villages. In the Trasimeno area Castiglione del Lago, Paciano, Panicale and Passignano sul Trasimeno have been rewarded with this prestigious recognition. Corciano, not far away, is also a member. Between Florence and Rome FIRENZE Arezzo Città di Castello Roma Pienza TOSCANA Gubbio SIENA Cortona Exit Valdichiana LAGO TRASIMENO Montepulciano PERUGIA Montalcino Pienza Assisi Deruta Exit Chiusi Chianciano Terme Foligno Firenze UMBRIA Siena Exit Fabro Todi Spoleto Grosseto Orvieto Norcia Cascata Bolzano Amelia delle Marmore TERNI Milano Trieste Torino Venezia Genova Bologna Narni Firenze Perugia ROMA Perugia Ancona Assisi ROMA Bari Napoli Bari Napoli Cagliari Palermo Reggio Calabria Gubbio Terni SIENA Km. 72 Terontola Sanguineto Tuoro s/T Vernazzano Montegualandro Il Pischiello Madonna dell’Oliveto San Donato Castel Rigone FIRENZE Km. 120 Punta Navaccia Cerqueto Isola Minore Col Piccione Ferretto Borghetto Passignano s/T S. Vito Monelli Colle Umberto Petrignano del Lago Isola Maggiore Villa Pieracci Torricella Churches and Sanctuaries 5 Sant’Ansano Montecolognola Pernici Castles Monte del Lago Corciano Museums Laviano Piana Historical Palazzos Villa Poggio del Sole Zocco Magione Pozzuolo Monte Sperello PERUGIA - ASSISI Case Nuove Archaeological Sites Cozzano Baldelli Castiglione Vitellino San Feliciano Nature Reserves del Lago Monte Melino Casamaggiore Isola Polvese Le Piagge Ferry Docks San Savino Frattavecchia OASI LA VALLE Beaches Binami Gioiella Sant’Arcangelo Montebuono The Italian Railroad Carraia Lopi Badia Le Bandite Mugnanesi Cascina S. Maria di Ancaelle Landing Strips Bolognami Sanfatucchio Panicarola Montalera Agello Porto Poggio del Papa Madonna del Busso Casalini Vaiano Macchie Casa Bruciata Palazzone Mugnano Villastrada La Torre Lemura Cantagallina Marcacciani Muserale ROMA Km. 145 Chiusi Panicale Fontignano Caioncola Montali Colle San Paolo Paciano Missiano Moiano San Martino Sant’Egidio Po’ Bandino Mongiovino Pietrafitta Casaltondo Macereto Tavernelle San Litardo Abbazia dei Sette Frati Canale Madonna delle Grondici Piegaro Mercatello Città della Pieve Castiglion Fosco Collebaldo Cibottola Monte Vibiano Villa Po’ del Vento Vignaie Gaiche Poggi Montelagello 6 Castiglione del Lago “On the border between Umbria and Tuscany sits a charming town built by centuries of history. Castiglione protects Lake Trasimeno, its image mirrored in the water.” The town’s most important landmark is, without a doubt, Palazzo della Corgna (1). Originally a grand villa, it later became the Corgna dynasty’s court palace. Today it is the venue of many important cultural activities and hosts a museum that celebrates the main events of the della Corgna family in frescoes painted by the renowned artist Niccolò Circignani, also known as Il Pomarancio. The Rocca del Leone (2), a military fortress built in the late XII century over the remains of an Etruscan site, is connected to Palazzo della Corgna. The Rocca is a pentagonal building that was modified by Frederick of Svevia to reflect the astronomical sign of Leo. The tower that dominates the entire perimeter of Lake Trasimeno and its enchanting landscape was added in 1310. The remains of a church of probable +39 075951099 Byzantine origin devoted to saints Filippo and Giacomo can still be seem inside the Rocca today. www.palazzodellacorgna.it The walls of the castle are home to a lovely amphitheatre where, in summer, exhibits and performances of all types can be enjoyed. 7 Historical routes Numerous other buildings are also worthy of note: the Chiesa di San Domenico (3) with its adjacent Museum of Sacred Art, and the Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena (4), where you can admire the lovely work of Eusebio da San Giorgio. Just outside of Castiglione del Lago you can go see the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie at Casamaggiore and the Santuario EVENTS della Madonna della Carraia at Panicarola. The former airport of Castiglione del Lago is especially beautiful and significant for the history it represents and the natural heritage that surrounds it. By Giorgio Brusconi 20% discount at the Art Shop of Palazzo della Corgna The nature that lines the lakeshore and the exceptional amphitheatre of the Rocca del Leone makes Castiglione del Lago an ideal place to hold events, especially in summer. From Castiglione Cinema, a festival celebrating Italian films featuring screenings, encounters and debate, to the many events devoted to music such as Trasimeno Prog, featuring artists representative