TRASIMENO The lake and surrounding villages GB Table of Contents Castiglione del Lago 6 Città della Pieve 8 Magione 10 Paciano 12 Panicale 14 Passignano sul Trasimeno 16 Piegaro 18 Tuoro sul Trasimeno 20 Area-Wide Events 22 Trasimeno Cycle Path 23 Land of Etruscan/Roman Civilisation 24 The della Corgna family at Trasimeno 25 Land of Great Men and Women 26 The Park and its Islands 28 Walking and Cycling Trails 30 Trasimeno Sapori 32 Food and Wine 34 Things to do 35 Inside the catalogue is a “Where to Stay” insert with all the accommodations! www.lagotrasimeno.net All rights to photography, maps and illustrations contained in this catalogue are reserved. 3 Since 2006, Lake Trasimeno has been associated with Living Lakes, a network of 64 lakes all over the world which has been recognised by the ONU 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”. www.globalnature.org An efficient monitoring system to safeguard the quality of the environment The Regional Environmental Protection Agency (ARPA Umbria) collects samples to analyse the quality of the air, water and earth to ensure that they fall within the parameters established by the EU and the Italian government. The resulting data is a fundamental basis for the establishment of local environmental policy. In 2017, ARPA founded the Centre for Climatic Change and Biodiversity in Lake and Wetland Areas at Polvese Island which, together with some of Italy and the world’s most specialized institutes, study the effect of global warming on the flora and fauna of Lake Trasimeno. Furthermore, there has been scientific collaboration to study and identify microplastics in Lake Trasimeno. www.arpa.umbria.it 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 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 Perugia ROMA Assisi Ancona 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 Torricella Villa Pieracci 5 Churches and Sanctuaries Sant’Ansano Montecolognola Pernici Monte del Lago Castles Corciano Laviano Piana Museums Villa Poggio del Sole Zocco Magione Pozzuolo Monte Sperello PERUGIA - ASSISI Historical Palazzos Case Nuove Cozzano Baldelli Castiglione Archaeological Sites San Feliciano Vitellino del Lago Monte Melino Nature Reserves Casamaggiore Isola Polvese Le Piagge San Savino Ferry Docks Frattavecchia OASI LA VALLE Binami Beaches Gioiella Sant’Arcangelo Montebuono Carraia Lopi Le Bandite The Italian Railroad Mugnanesi Badia Cascina S. Maria di Ancaelle Bolognami Sanfatucchio Panicarola Landing Strips 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 Paciano Montali Colle San Paolo Moiano Missiano 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 Montelagello Poggi 6 Castiglione del Lago Via Lungolago 1 Via del Pozzino 2 Piazza 4 Gramsci Via V. Emanuele 3 Via del Forte Via Garibaldi www.palazzodellacorgna.it “On the border between Umbria and Tuscany sits a charming town Historical landmarks built by centuries of history. Castiglione protects Lake Trasimeno, its There are numerous other buildings that well deserve image mirrored in the water.” your attention, starting with the church of San Domenico and its Museum of Sacred Art, the church The town’s most important landmark is, without a doubt, Palazzo of Santa Maria delle Grazie at Casamaggiore, della Corgna (1). Originally a grand villa, it later became the Corgna the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Carraia and, dynasty’s court palace. Today it is the venue of many important cultural finally, the church ofSanta Maria Maddalena to activities and hosts a museum that celebrates the main events of the admire the fine works of art done by Eusebio da San della Corgna family in frescoes painted by the renowned artist Niccolò Giorgio. Another especially important and beautiful Circignani, also known as Il Pomarancio. landmark is what was once the airport of Castiglione The Rocca del Leone (2), a military fortress built in the late XII century del Lago, both for the history it represents and the over the remains of an Etruscan site, is connected to Palazzo della natural legacy it encompasses. 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 Byzantine origin devoted to saints Filippo and Giacomo can still be seem inside the Rocca today. The walls of the castle are home to a lovely amphitheatre where, in summer, exhibits and performances of all types can be enjoyed. +39 075951099 7 MEETING DI PRIMAVERA 24 - 26 April International Aviation Meet for leisure and sports aircraft at the Castiglione del Lago airport, Events an event that attracts enthusiasts and visitors from all over the world. Aerial acrobatics and exhibitions as well as aircraft, accessories and flight equipment stands. www.meetingdiprimavera.it - [email protected] FESTA DEL TULIPANO E DI PRIMAVERA 22 - 26 April For more than a half century, the Tulip and Spring Festival has been the most popular local festival in Costiglione del Lago, with theme floats, floering balconies, street entertainment and tavernas that imbue the town a truly unique and unforgettable magic. www.festadeltulipano.com - [email protected] COLORIAMO I CIELI 30 April - 3 May World peace and environmental protection are the main themes of this important kite flying event, one of Castiglione’s most iconic events. Let’s Colour the Skies is a truly unique event which earned the town the Italian Tradition Heritage award from the Ministry of Tourism. Palazzo della Corgna +39 075951099 - Servizio Turistico Associato +39 0759658293/94 www.coloriamoicieli.com FESTA IN ONORE DI SAN DOMENICO first ten days of August This event is celebration of the miraculous healing of Duchess Eleonora de Mendoza in early 1600s featuring historical re-enactments in full period costumes, processions and representations. Organised by the Brotherhood of San Domenico, which was founded in 1638. www.confraternitasandomenico.it/confraternita RASSEGNA INTERNAZIONALE DEL FOLKLORE first ten days of August This event is organised by the Agilla e Trasimeno folklore group of Castiglione del Lago. The intent is cultural exchange among folklore bands from Italy and abroad in order to raise awareness of the rich popular traditions and cultures around the world. www.agillaetrasimeno.it - [email protected] ISOLA DI EINSTEIN 4 - 6 September This year is the seventh edition of this one-of-a-kind international science fair. The extraordinary setting of Polvese island acts as an open air stage on which scientists, amazing street artists and experts from all over the world are the stars. www.isoladieinstein.it - [email protected] - +39 0754659547 - +39 3486976450 8 Città della Pieve Viale Vanni Via Beato Giacomo Villa P.zza Plebiscito P.zza Gramsci Porta Via Vannucci S. Agostino Viale Garibaldi Viale Cappannini www.cittadellapieve.org Città della Pieve sits perched on a hilltop at 508m above sea level and Museum Route looks out over the Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno. The landscape The tour includes stops at the main historic and artistic sites and monuments of the city. At the Oratorio di is so remarkable here that it inspired native painter Pietro Vannucci Santa Maria dei Bianchi is the celebrated Adoration of the Magi (a.k.a. Il Perugino, 1450 ca. 1523), who left behind some of his (1504) by Pietro Vannucci. The Museum at Santa Maria most memorable works: the Adoration of the Magi at the Santa dei Servi houses Il Perugino’s last work, the Deposition Maria dei Bianchi (1), the Baptism of Christ and the Madonna from the Cross (1517) and an exhibit of Etruscan relics in Glory between Sts Gervasio and Protasio in the cathedral, the (sarcophagi and funerary urns) discovered in the Tomb Deposition from the Cross at the Museo Civico Diocesano di Santa of San Donnino (Città della Pieve). The XVI century Maria dei Servi and a fresco depicting St. Anthony Abate between Palazzo della Corgna was designed by Galeacco Alessi Sts Paul the hermit and Marcello at the Church of San Pietro.The and decorated with grotesques by Niccolò Circignano historical centre still features the original, Sienese-influenced layout (a.k.a.