GB The lake and surrounding villages 2 Table of Contents Castiglione del Lago 8 Città della Pieve 10 Magione 12 Paciano 14 Panicale 16 Passignano sul Trasimeno 18 Piegaro 20 Tuoro sul Trasimeno 22 Local Events 24 Land of Etruscan/Roman Civilisation 28 Della Corgna Tour 29 Land of Great Men and Women 30 The Park and its Islands 32 Sports and Leisure 34 Exploring the Trasimeno Area 35 Walking and Cycling Trails 36 Trasimeno Sapori 38 Food and Wine 40 Things to do 41 All rights to photography, maps and illustrations contained in this catalogue are reserved. www.lagotrasimeno.net 3 Since 2006, Trasimeno Lake has been associated with Living Lakes, a network of 29 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”. An efficient monitoring system to safeguard the quality of the environ- ment The Regional Environmental Protection Agency, known as the ARPA Umbria, has an efficient environmental protection system in place which regularly tests the quality of the air, water and soil to ensure they are safely within both national and European limits. The data and its analysis are a fundamental ingredient in forming local environmental policies. In 2017, the ARPA turned Polvese island into its Centre for the Study of Climate Change and Biodiversity as it affects lake and wet areas, and in collaboration with several of the most qualified national and international institutes examines the effects of global warming on the flora and fauna of 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 Roma Pienza Arezzo Città di Castello TOSCANA Gubbio SIENA Cortona Exit Valdichiana LAGO TRASIMENO Montepulciano PERUGIA Montalcino Pienza Assisi Firenze Exit Chiusi Deruta Foligno Siena Chianciano Terme UMBRIA Exit Fabro Todi Spoleto Grosseto Orvieto Norcia Cascata Amelia delle Marmore TERNI Bolzano Narni Torino Trieste Milano Perugia Bologna Venezia ROMA Assisi Firenze Genova Perugia Ancona ROMA Bari Napoli Cagliari Palermo Reggio Calabria Gubbio Terni SIENA Km. 72 Terontola Sanguineto FIRENZE Km. 120 Tuoro s/T Vernazzano Monte Gualandro Il Pischiello Madonna dell’Oliveto San Donato Castel Rigone Punta Navaccia Cerqueto Isola Minore Col Piccione Ferretto Borghetto Passignano s/T S. Vito Monelli Colle Umberto 5 Petrignano del Lago Isola Maggiore Villa Churches and Sanctuaries Pieracci Torricella Castles Sant’Ansano Montecolognola Pernici Museums Monte del Lago Corciano Historical Palazzos Laviano Piana PERUGIA - ASSISI Villa Poggio del Sole Zocco Magione Archaeological Sites Pozzuolo Monte Sperello Case Nuove Nature Reserves Cozzano Baldelli Castiglione San Feliciano City Gates Vitellino del Lago Casamaggiore Isola Polvese Le Piagge Beaches Frattavecchia San Savino Monte Melino The Italian Railroad Binami OASI LA VALLE Gioiella Sant’Arcangelo Montebuono Carraia Lopi Le Bandite Mugnanesi Badia Cascina S. Maria di Ancaelle 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 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 Monte L’Agello Poggi 6 7 All the advantages of being here Present your YES TRASIMENO CARD whenever you see the YES TRASIMENO logo and take advantage of the discounts and promotions offered within. www.lagotrasimeno.net 8 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 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. www.palazzodellacorgna.it Historical landmarks There are numerous other buildings that well deserve your attention, starting with the church of San Domenico and its Museum of Sacred Art, the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie at Casamaggiore, the Sanctuary of the Madonna Via Lungolago della Carraia and, finally, the church ofSanta Maria Maddalena to admire the fine works of art done by Eusebio da San Giorgio. Another especially important and beautiful landmark is what was once the airport of Castiglione del Via del Pozzino Piazza Lago, both for the history it represents and the Gramsci natural legacy it encompasses. A sweet water Via V. Emanuele aquarium, a planetarium and an airplane Via del Forte museum will also soon be open to the public, a perfect place for everyone to enjoy some leisure time out in the fresh air. Via Garibaldi +39 075951099 9 COLORIAMO I CIELI 28 April - 1 May Events Its mission is an emphasis on peace and environmental protection and it is one of the most important gatherings on the Italian kite-enthusiast’s calendar, the most representative meeting of the Castiglione community. Coloriamo i Cieli, or Colouring the Sky, celebrated its 20th edition in 2017 and strives for a world of peaceful cohabitation, which is why it received the title of Italian Patrimony of Tradition from the Ministry of Tourism in 2011. Ufficio Cultura +39 0759658229 - www.coloriamoicieli.com MEETING DI PRIMAVERA 11-13 May International aviation event for leisure craft at the former airport of Castiglione del Lago. A popular event for both aviation enthusiasts and tourists alike to enjoy exhibitions and aerobatics, as well as aircraft and aviation accessories and equipment. Those who have never flown before can even experience the thrill of a first flight! www.meetingdiprimavera.it - [email protected] FESTA IN ONORE DI SAN DOMENICO first ten days of August A re-enactment of the miraculous healing of the Duchess Eleonora de Mendoza, this event is a celebration in full historical costume, with processions and shows. It is organized by the Brotherhood of San Domenico, which was founded in 1638 and whose charitable events benefit the conservation and restoration of the adjacent Sacred Arts Museum. www.confraternitasandomenico.it/confraternita RASSEGNA INTERNAZIONALE DEL FOLKLORE first ten days of August 2017 marked the 40th anniversary of this event, which is organised by the Agilla and Trasimeno folklore group of Castiglione del Lago. Its aim is cultural exchange and to spread awareness of popular traditions and culture through folkloric music and dance performed by Italian and international groups. www.agillaetrasimeno.it - [email protected] FESTIVAL DI MUSICA CLASSICA last ten days of August The entire festival takes place in the enchanted setting of Palazzo della Corgna. Twelve concerts of fine music to enrich summer evenings. The organisers offer their audiences quality programmes featuring the amazing talent of renowned Italian and foreign artists. Ufficio Cultura +39 0759658229 - www.comune.castiglione-del-lago.pg.it 10 CITTÀ DELLA PIEVE Città della Pieve sits perched on a hilltop at 508m above sea level and looks out over the Valdichiana and Lake Trasimeno. The landscape is so remarkable here that it inspired native painter Pietro Vannucci (a.k.a. Il Perugino, 1450 ca. 1523), who left behind some of his most memorable works: the Adoration of the Magi at the Santa Maria dei Bianchi (1), the Baptism of Christ and the Madonna in Glory between Sts Gervasio and Protasio in the cathedral, the Deposition from the Cross at the Museo Civico Diocesano di Santa Maria dei Servi and a fresco depicting St. Anthony Abate between Sts Paul the hermit and Marcello at the Church of San Pietro.The historical centre still features the original, Sienese-influenced layout from the early XIII century, including renaissance and neoclassical buildings constructed with a Roman flair. Worth visiting: Cathedral (2) Ancient Longobard parish church. City Tower (2) Roman-style, dating to the XII century. Palazzo della Corgna (3) designed by the architect Galeazzo Alessi, residence of Ascanio della Corgna. Santa Maria dei Servi (4) Church of the Ordine dei Servi di Maria, now the Museo Civico Diocesano. La Rocca (5) Fortress built in 1326.