Hotels to remember: Citta della Pieve
Villa di Monte Solare
Tavernelle di Panicale (Perugia) - 4 Star Hotels
A luxurious 4 star hotel with Tuscan-Umbrian restaurant, spa, pool, tennis courts and a lot, lot more...
Hotel Vannucci
Città della Pieve (Perugia) - 4 Star Hotels
Situated in Città della Pieve, the Hotel Vannucci, is housed in the historic Villa Mirafiori.
Logge del Perugino Resort
Città della Pieve (Perugia) - 4 Star Hotels
Walks, wellness and wonderful food: Umbria in a resort
Logge del Perugino Resort
Città della Pieve
Eremito
Parrano
Il Fontanaro
Paciano
Villa di Monte Solare
Tavernelle di Panicale
Griffin's Resort
Orvieto
Hotel Vannucci
Città della Pieve
Locanda Palazzone
Orvieto
La Badia di Orvieto
Orvieto
Podere Le Olle
Montegabbione
Travel ideas
Itineraries (Umbria) Itineraries
Art, nature, and jazz
Medieval villages, artistic masterpieces, Lake Trasimeno, untainted landscapes, and jazz festivals
Citta della Pieve: introduction
A splendid medieval town, in the shape of an eagle. This is Città della Pieve, just a few kilometers from Perugia, and inhabited since the time of the Etruscans. In the center of the town, great part of which is enclosed within a thick defence wall, lies the cathedral dedicated to Saints Gervasio and Protasio. This is the church or "Pieve" after which the town was named.
It is inside Citta della Pieve's various houses of worship that the works of two great local artists can be seen - artists known by the names of Perugino and Pomarancio. In the oratory of Santa Maria dei Bianchi there is a splendid fresco by Perugino, completed in 1504, in which the Adoration of the Magi is depicted, complete with backdrop of what, at that time, was a decidedly contemporary Città della Pieve.
The 14th century Castle is situated just a few steps away from the Church of San Francesco, now known as the Sanctuary of the Madonna of Fatima, in which to admire a stunning Pentecost by Pomerancio. Not to be missed: the 38meter high Torre del Pubblico, and the Churches of Santa Maria delle Mercede and of Sant'Agostino.
In the month of August, Città della Pieve hosts a centuries old event: that of the Palio dei Terzieri. This re-enactment of a bull hunt is preceded by a historic parade through the town center involving some seven hundred participants, all dressed in elaborate medieval costume.
Citta della Pieve: suggestions from the hotels
Umbria, Tuscany, and Lazio can be comfortably explored from Citta' della Pieve, perched on a hilltop 508 metres above sea level, over-looking Lake Trasimeno, and the enchanting Chiana valley. (Hotel Vannucci) →
Until now it has been difficult to find more than 'rustic charm' when it comes to renting a Villa in Umbria, with our unique "Fontanaro" Concierge 2.0 service and luxurious styling,. see also umbriatuscanyreview.com (Il Fontanaro) →
Citta della Pieve: gourmet addresses
- Lillo Tatini
- Panicale
- On the hillside overlooking Lake Trasimeno, Umbrian cuisine with a taste of Tuscany.
- +39 075 837771
- www.lillotatini.it
