Casa Upupa Guidebook
Food Scene
It would be too long a list to mention all the wonderful restaurants and food spots in Umbria we have been able to eat at. However, here are a few local gems we found with delicious food, different prices ranges and located in wonderful settings.
Local family favourite. A hotel-restaurant located approximately 20 mins drive away from the house. The restaurant specialises in Umbria cuisine and more specifically have a range of dishes with truffles. Best too book in advance. Evening restaurant
Cost: $$-$$$
Tel: 075 874 3532
Address: Via Marcurischio Primo, 1, 06055 Marsciano PG
Oasi Villaggio
1 Vocabolo Marcurischio PrimoLocal family favourite. A hotel-restaurant located approximately 20 mins drive away from the house. The restaurant specialises in Umbria cuisine and more specifically have a range of dishes with truffles. Best too book in advance. Evening restaurant
Cost: $$-$$$
Tel: 075 874 3532
Address: Via Marcurischio Primo, 1, 06055 Marsciano PG
Another family favourite. The only gambero rosso take away to tables in Italy. Delicious food and views of the lake. Avoid lunch time on Saturday and Sundays and always remember to get a ticket number when you go in.
Cost: $
Address: Via di, 06063 Montebuono PG
Booking: Not needed
Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g644286-d6180193-Reviews-Da_Faliero_E_la_Maria-Magione_Province_of_Perugia_Umbria.html
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Faliero Torta d'la Maria
2 Via di MontebuonoAnother family favourite. The only gambero rosso take away to tables in Italy. Delicious food and views of the lake. Avoid lunch time on Saturday and Sundays and always remember to get a ticket number when you go in.
Cost: $
Address: Via di, 06063 Montebuono PG
Booking: Not needed
Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g644286-d6180193-Reviews-Da_Faliero_E_la_Maria-Magione_Province_of_Perugia_Umbria.html
Via del Filatoio 4, 06064 Panicale Italy
$$ - $$$
Italian Mediterranean Tuscan
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Albergo Ristorante Masolino Sas
4 Via del FilatoioVia del Filatoio 4, 06064 Panicale Italy
$$ - $$$
Italian Mediterranean Tuscan
Bottega del Vino
1 Via del Solefood and wine bar in the centre of Perugia
Caffè di Perugia
10 Via Giuseppe Mazzinifood and wine bar in the centre of Perugia
Il Convento" is a historic restaurant located in Corciano, a few kilometers from Perugia, a spectacular village, considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Surrounded by medieval walls dating back to 1200, the charming village of Corciano is characterized by small up and down streets, stairs and authentic houses of the time built in travertine and limestone.
In this suggestive context, where you can breathe the history of a past time, the restaurant "Il Convento" welcomes you with the specialties of the best Umbrian cuisine. A unique place of its kind, located in an ancient monastery of the thirteenth century, which was a Franciscan residence. Today, the historic building has been transformed into a fine restaurant known for its culinary specialties, and in particular Umbrian dishes and selected wines.
Via del Serraglio, 2, 06073 Corciano PG
$$ - $$$
Mediterranean, Tuscan/Umbria, Vegetarian, Friendly Vegan Options
Il Convento
2 Via del SerraglioIl Convento" is a historic restaurant located in Corciano, a few kilometers from Perugia, a spectacular village, considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Surrounded by medieval walls dating back to 1200, the charming village of Corciano is characterized by small up and down streets, stairs and authentic houses of the time built in travertine and limestone.
In this suggestive context, where you can breathe the history of a past time, the restaurant "Il Convento" welcomes you with the specialties of the best Umbrian cuisine. A unique place of its kind, located in an ancient monastery of the thirteenth century, which was a Franciscan residence. Today, the historic building has been transformed into a fine restaurant known for its culinary specialties, and in particular Umbrian dishes and selected wines.
Via del Serraglio, 2, 06073 Corciano PG
$$ - $$$
Mediterranean, Tuscan/Umbria, Vegetarian, Friendly Vegan Options
Price $$$$
Deruta, 3.5 km da: Centro
Website: https://www.anticoforziere.com/en/#menu_7871
Ristorante I Rodella (by L'Antico Forziere)
2 Str. Esterna Vicinale della RoccaPrice $$$$
Deruta, 3.5 km da: Centro
Website: https://www.anticoforziere.com/en/#menu_7871
Cost: $$$$
Roccafiore Resort is situated a few minutes away from Todi, on the top of a hill surrounded by vineyards and olive groves: it is the ideal place where one can enjoy a healthy and relaxing time, taste refined local products, host unique business meetings. You will find in Roccafiore everything you need to experience an unforgettable stay in the green heart of Umbria.
Site: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g194934-d649138-Reviews-Roccafiore_Spa_Resort-Todi_Province_of_Perugia_Umbria.html
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Roccafiore Spa & Resort
Cost: $$$$
Roccafiore Resort is situated a few minutes away from Todi, on the top of a hill surrounded by vineyards and olive groves: it is the ideal place where one can enjoy a healthy and relaxing time, taste refined local products, host unique business meetings. You will find in Roccafiore everything you need to experience an unforgettable stay in the green heart of Umbria.
Site: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g194934-d649138-Reviews-Roccafiore_Spa_Resort-Todi_Province_of_Perugia_Umbria.html
Il Cerchio Delle Streghe
Piazzale Aleardo MonaciLocated in Tuscany and very nice setting
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, 44, 06121 Perugia PG, Italy
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La Pasteria di Perugia
5 Via BaldoPiazza Giacomo Matteotti, 44, 06121 Perugia PG, Italy
A true gem in Umbria. Very nice restaurant in a small town called titignano and near lake corbara. Best to reserve.
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Castello di Titignano
A true gem in Umbria. Very nice restaurant in a small town called titignano and near lake corbara. Best to reserve.
Sightseeing and must sees
If there is a region that can be considered the land of the villages, this is precisely Umbria, where the charm of the Middle Ages is perfectly preserved and you can breathe in every corner of the villages that dot an area as if suspended in time. From Montefalco to Spello, from Arrone to Preci, passing through Cascia and Bevagna, the atmosphere of an ancient era comes to life like never before, among cobbled streets and postcard views. Umbria also boasts landscapes of inestimable beauty: here are the spectacular Marmore Falls, among the most suggestive in Europe, and the peaceful Lake of Trasimeno.
Historic and picturesque village that surrounds Lake Trasimeno, a few kilometers from Perugia, Panicale retains its typical medieval structure, with the walls that outline it and the houses huddled to form concentric ellipses around the main squares. Important is the presence of olive groves, widespread throughout the area, which provide an acid-free oil and which represents one of the pillars of local cuisine.
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Panicale
Historic and picturesque village that surrounds Lake Trasimeno, a few kilometers from Perugia, Panicale retains its typical medieval structure, with the walls that outline it and the houses huddled to form concentric ellipses around the main squares. Important is the presence of olive groves, widespread throughout the area, which provide an acid-free oil and which represents one of the pillars of local cuisine.
A suggestive village, surrounded by the medieval walls of the 13th-14th century, Corciano is all an alternation of small streets, stairways and new corners where you can peek, of houses built in limestone and travertine. The town is dominated by a majestic medieval castle, in the middle of an enchanting landscape.
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Corciano
A suggestive village, surrounded by the medieval walls of the 13th-14th century, Corciano is all an alternation of small streets, stairways and new corners where you can peek, of houses built in limestone and travertine. The town is dominated by a majestic medieval castle, in the middle of an enchanting landscape.
The medieval town of Perugia, also the capital of Umbria is a stunning hill top town, full of life and character. It also hosts the chocolate festival in October and the famous jazz festival in July. The town in perfect for walks around, evening strolls, nightlife, shopping and events.
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Perugia
The medieval town of Perugia, also the capital of Umbria is a stunning hill top town, full of life and character. It also hosts the chocolate festival in October and the famous jazz festival in July. The town in perfect for walks around, evening strolls, nightlife, shopping and events.
The town of Assisi has maintained over the centuries the uncontaminated aspect of its legendary origins. It enjoys a splendid natural position and the architectural forms of public buildings, towers and houses harmonize in the middle of the green thanks to the pink colour of the stone of Mount Subasio.
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Assise
The town of Assisi has maintained over the centuries the uncontaminated aspect of its legendary origins. It enjoys a splendid natural position and the architectural forms of public buildings, towers and houses harmonize in the middle of the green thanks to the pink colour of the stone of Mount Subasio.
Between Assisi and Spoleto, in the center of the Umbrian Valley, the village is a precious treasure chest where time slows down. Typical medieval village, Bevagna offers suggestions and atmospheres in which you can feel the protagonist and not just the spectator, between art and history. Here you are in a relaxing atmosphere where you can taste traditional Umbrian dishes and Sagrantino di Montefalco with all its fragrant notes.
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Bevagna
1 Corso Giacomo MatteottiBetween Assisi and Spoleto, in the center of the Umbrian Valley, the village is a precious treasure chest where time slows down. Typical medieval village, Bevagna offers suggestions and atmospheres in which you can feel the protagonist and not just the spectator, between art and history. Here you are in a relaxing atmosphere where you can taste traditional Umbrian dishes and Sagrantino di Montefalco with all its fragrant notes.
Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, Montefalco overlooks the plains of the Topino and Clitunno rivers from the top of a hill. For this favorable panoramic position, from 1568 he was given the title of Ringhiera dell'Umbria. From here, on clear days, it is possible to admire a 360 ° panorama that stretches from Perugia to Spoleto, from the Subappennino to the Martani Mountains.
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Montefalco
Surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, Montefalco overlooks the plains of the Topino and Clitunno rivers from the top of a hill. For this favorable panoramic position, from 1568 he was given the title of Ringhiera dell'Umbria. From here, on clear days, it is possible to admire a 360 ° panorama that stretches from Perugia to Spoleto, from the Subappennino to the Martani Mountains.
Todi is a hilltop town in Umbria, Italy. Among the medieval buildings framing the central Piazza del Popolo are the People’s Palace and the Captain’s Palace. The latter houses the Civic Museum and Gallery. Beneath the square are 2 Roman cisterns, part of a series of subterranean tunnels and wells dating from as far back as the 2nd century B.C.
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Todi
Todi is a hilltop town in Umbria, Italy. Among the medieval buildings framing the central Piazza del Popolo are the People’s Palace and the Captain’s Palace. The latter houses the Civic Museum and Gallery. Beneath the square are 2 Roman cisterns, part of a series of subterranean tunnels and wells dating from as far back as the 2nd century B.C.
Presided over by a formidable medieval fortress and backed by the broad-shouldered Apennines, their summits iced with snow in winter, hillside Spoleto is visually stunning. Ancient arches and a virtually intact amphitheatre tell of its past as a strategic Roman colony, while a series of Romanesque churches testifies to a golden age in the early Middle Ages. In 570 the Lombards made it capital of their duchy and over the next three centuries it flourished, becoming for a brief period one of the most important towns in Italy.
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Spoleto
Presided over by a formidable medieval fortress and backed by the broad-shouldered Apennines, their summits iced with snow in winter, hillside Spoleto is visually stunning. Ancient arches and a virtually intact amphitheatre tell of its past as a strategic Roman colony, while a series of Romanesque churches testifies to a golden age in the early Middle Ages. In 570 the Lombards made it capital of their duchy and over the next three centuries it flourished, becoming for a brief period one of the most important towns in Italy.
Located on a promontory overlooking Lake Trasimeno, Castiglione del Lago is one of the most suggestive villages in all of Umbria. Its historical past and its medieval beauty make the country one of the places not to be missed, immersed in the Trasimeno Regional Park, it is one of the coastal municipalities that characterize this protected natural area of incredible beauty.
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Castiglione Del Lago
9 Viale TrappesLocated on a promontory overlooking Lake Trasimeno, Castiglione del Lago is one of the most suggestive villages in all of Umbria. Its historical past and its medieval beauty make the country one of the places not to be missed, immersed in the Trasimeno Regional Park, it is one of the coastal municipalities that characterize this protected natural area of incredible beauty.
Among the most ancient cities of Umbria, Gubbio is certainly a fascinating country rich in historical charm and testimonies of medieval times. The village is located in the province of Perugia and is an essential stop of what is called "The Way of St. Francis", scenery and testimony of the life of the Saint in one of the most precious places in Italy.
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Gubbio
Among the most ancient cities of Umbria, Gubbio is certainly a fascinating country rich in historical charm and testimonies of medieval times. The village is located in the province of Perugia and is an essential stop of what is called "The Way of St. Francis", scenery and testimony of the life of the Saint in one of the most precious places in Italy.
Known for the production of artistic majolica, the village contains a treasure of art, culture and history. Here everything talks about potters and art of ceramics, starting from the historic center and the door of San Michele Arcangelo, on whose sides you can see the remains of the city walls. The custodian of the historic majolica heritage is the Regional Ceramics Museum, located inside the former convent of San Francesco, the oldest Italian museum for ceramics.
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Deruta
Known for the production of artistic majolica, the village contains a treasure of art, culture and history. Here everything talks about potters and art of ceramics, starting from the historic center and the door of San Michele Arcangelo, on whose sides you can see the remains of the city walls. The custodian of the historic majolica heritage is the Regional Ceramics Museum, located inside the former convent of San Francesco, the oldest Italian museum for ceramics.
Lying on the last offshoot of the Sabine mountains towards the Terni basin, the village of Narni has the singular characteristic of being half defended by double walls and the other part by the steep slope of the Nera valley, impervious and composed of many rocky spurs .
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Narni
Lying on the last offshoot of the Sabine mountains towards the Terni basin, the village of Narni has the singular characteristic of being half defended by double walls and the other part by the steep slope of the Nera valley, impervious and composed of many rocky spurs .
The name of this town comes from gens Vibia, a Roman noble family who owned much property in the area. Its urban layout is typical of a medieval castle. Built on a hilltop to dominate the Tiber Valley, its strategic location was the object of the territorial ambitions of the powerful neighbour Todi, which ruled over it for a long time. Repeated rebellions finally forced Todi to raze the town's walls. In 1303 the fortress was rebuilt by the larger city, adding it to its defensive system. The proud character of the residents, however, prevailed until 1596, when Todi finally consolidated its power. In the Napoleonic era the village flourished, opening up to new ideas with initiatives of great importance. It finally became an independent comune after the Second Pontifical Restoration in 1814. ART, CULTURE, ENVIRONMENT
The heart of town is home to a real gem, the unique Concordia Theatre. Considered the world's smallest theatre, it can seat 99 spectators in boxes and the stalls. It was inaugurated in1808 and designed in the heyday of Post-Revolutionary French style, named in celebration of the "Concordia tra i Popoli" (or Harmony among the People), a dominant trend of thought all over early 19th century Europe. It was constructed at the behest of several illustrious local families as a place for entertainment and gathering.
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Monte Castello di Vibio
The name of this town comes from gens Vibia, a Roman noble family who owned much property in the area. Its urban layout is typical of a medieval castle. Built on a hilltop to dominate the Tiber Valley, its strategic location was the object of the territorial ambitions of the powerful neighbour Todi, which ruled over it for a long time. Repeated rebellions finally forced Todi to raze the town's walls. In 1303 the fortress was rebuilt by the larger city, adding it to its defensive system. The proud character of the residents, however, prevailed until 1596, when Todi finally consolidated its power. In the Napoleonic era the village flourished, opening up to new ideas with initiatives of great importance. It finally became an independent comune after the Second Pontifical Restoration in 1814. ART, CULTURE, ENVIRONMENT
The heart of town is home to a real gem, the unique Concordia Theatre. Considered the world's smallest theatre, it can seat 99 spectators in boxes and the stalls. It was inaugurated in1808 and designed in the heyday of Post-Revolutionary French style, named in celebration of the "Concordia tra i Popoli" (or Harmony among the People), a dominant trend of thought all over early 19th century Europe. It was constructed at the behest of several illustrious local families as a place for entertainment and gathering.
Passignano sul Trasimeno
pello is a delightful tiny medieval town, ranged on terraces above the Spoleto Valley. There aren’t many major monuments to visit apart from Santa Maria Maggiore church, and its gorgeous frescoes from Pinturicchio.
What makes Spello special is the town itself, with its narrow alleys, the white stone century old buildings and, of course, the laid back atmosphere and the small town charm. The best think to do here is to sit on a café terrace under the tress, order a glass of local wine and enjoy life.
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Spello
pello is a delightful tiny medieval town, ranged on terraces above the Spoleto Valley. There aren’t many major monuments to visit apart from Santa Maria Maggiore church, and its gorgeous frescoes from Pinturicchio.
What makes Spello special is the town itself, with its narrow alleys, the white stone century old buildings and, of course, the laid back atmosphere and the small town charm. The best think to do here is to sit on a café terrace under the tress, order a glass of local wine and enjoy life.
In a part of the region that borders with Tuscany and is near Lazio, at an altitude of 508 metres above sea level, stands the characteristic Umbrian village of Città della Pieve.
Its towering position on the top of a hill affords a wonderful view of Lake Trasimeno and the Val di Chiana, some of central Italy’s truly unique gems.
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Città della Pieve
In a part of the region that borders with Tuscany and is near Lazio, at an altitude of 508 metres above sea level, stands the characteristic Umbrian village of Città della Pieve.
Its towering position on the top of a hill affords a wonderful view of Lake Trasimeno and the Val di Chiana, some of central Italy’s truly unique gems.
Parks & Nature
A symphony of green, from thick woods to meadows, rare flowers or marshes, Umbria is a region where wildlife is still untouched...
3rd largest lake in italy swimming, kayaking, good food, wine trail and walking trail.
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Lago Trasimeno
3rd largest lake in italy swimming, kayaking, good food, wine trail and walking trail.
Mont Subasio
The Cascate delle Marmore (Marmore waterfall) is the tallest waterfall in Italy, with a total 165 meters height. It is located in the beautiful Nera river park, rich of green meadows, thick forests, teeming streams and hidden gorges. It’s arguably one of the most beautiful areas in Umbria.
Many trails are available in the park, where you can also enjoy rafting, canoeing and canyoning.
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Marmore's Falls
The Cascate delle Marmore (Marmore waterfall) is the tallest waterfall in Italy, with a total 165 meters height. It is located in the beautiful Nera river park, rich of green meadows, thick forests, teeming streams and hidden gorges. It’s arguably one of the most beautiful areas in Umbria.
Many trails are available in the park, where you can also enjoy rafting, canoeing and canyoning.
Monte Cucco
Hiking trails and other activities
Train connections to Florence and Rome
40 miniute drive from the house, is the train station of chiusi. The trains have direct routes to Rome, Florence Venice and Milan
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Chiusi
40 miniute drive from the house, is the train station of chiusi. The trains have direct routes to Rome, Florence Venice and Milan
Supermarkets
Lidl
81 Via Fratelli RosselliLarger supermarket 20 mins from the house in Marciano
Eurospin
1 Via Leonardo da Vincilarge supermarket, good prices 15 mins drive from the house
Idee Dalla Natura Snc Di Buzzetti L. & C.
11 Via RomaSmall supermarket in village 5 mins drive from the house
Wineries
There are 4 wine routes in Umbria. They are the ‘Strada del Vino dei Colli del Trasimeno’, the ‘Strada dei Vini del Cantico’, the ‘Strada dei Vini Etrusco Romana’ and the ‘Strada del Sagrantino’. They will allow you to discover Umbria excellent wine production, and to spend an enjoyable day around wineyards and cellars.
8 mins drive from the house, excellent wine and activity service including a tour of the vineyard by golf cart and wine and olive oil tasting. Suggest to book in advance
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Cantina Monte Vibiano Vecchio
8 mins drive from the house, excellent wine and activity service including a tour of the vineyard by golf cart and wine and olive oil tasting. Suggest to book in advance
Roccafiore Spa & Resort
Immediate towns and villages
Small warm and friendly Umbrian village, approx. 10 mins from the house.
Local bar, small grocery shop, pharmacy water taps
Pietrafitta
Small warm and friendly Umbrian village, approx. 10 mins from the house.
Local bar, small grocery shop, pharmacy water taps
The town is of medieval origins, dating to the Lombard domination in Tuscany; later it was acquired by the commune of Arezzo and then by the Republic of Siena. In 1554 it was the seat of the Battle of Marciano (or Scannagallo).
The town has a number of large supermarkets and essential shops.
Marciano della Chiana
The town is of medieval origins, dating to the Lombard domination in Tuscany; later it was acquired by the commune of Arezzo and then by the Republic of Siena. In 1554 it was the seat of the Battle of Marciano (or Scannagallo).
The town has a number of large supermarkets and essential shops.
The town has a number of large supermarkets and essential shops and nice bars.
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Tavernelle
The town has a number of large supermarkets and essential shops and nice bars.
In the heart of Umbria, towering impressively over the entire Nestore river valley, stands the historic Castello di Cibottola.
The fortress is situated at an altitude of 471 metres in the village of Cibottola, part of the municipality of Piegaro and its prominent position gives visitors truly breath-taking views of the surrounding areas.
The most impressive and characteristic feature of the Castle is its heptagonal tower, which stands 20 metres high and has now become a civic tower; it houses a huge bell weighing 500 kg that was positioned within the tower in 1850 after it was donated by the rector of the University of Perugia, Pietro Tocchi. Some renovation work was carried out towards the end of the 20th century.
The construction of the castle, which is small in size, seems to date back to 1330 according to a certain legend, but other sources suggest to could date back to as early as the first half of the 9th century.
In the Middle Ages, the castle of Cibottola was often visited by important personalities in the military sphere, such as Braccio Fortebracci da Montone, and by representatives of monastic and religious orders, such as St Francis of Assisi and St Anthony of Padua.
The castle houses the Chiesa di San Fortunato and once there was also an ancient hospital.
The complex is now practically derelict and almost entirely privately owned. However, the door of the drawbridge, the entrance door and a good part of the perimeter walls with a corner tower are still clearly visible, and there is also an underground tunnel measuring some 500 metres in length.
Cibottola
In the heart of Umbria, towering impressively over the entire Nestore river valley, stands the historic Castello di Cibottola.
The fortress is situated at an altitude of 471 metres in the village of Cibottola, part of the municipality of Piegaro and its prominent position gives visitors truly breath-taking views of the surrounding areas.
The most impressive and characteristic feature of the Castle is its heptagonal tower, which stands 20 metres high and has now become a civic tower; it houses a huge bell weighing 500 kg that was positioned within the tower in 1850 after it was donated by the rector of the University of Perugia, Pietro Tocchi. Some renovation work was carried out towards the end of the 20th century.
The construction of the castle, which is small in size, seems to date back to 1330 according to a certain legend, but other sources suggest to could date back to as early as the first half of the 9th century.
In the Middle Ages, the castle of Cibottola was often visited by important personalities in the military sphere, such as Braccio Fortebracci da Montone, and by representatives of monastic and religious orders, such as St Francis of Assisi and St Anthony of Padua.
The castle houses the Chiesa di San Fortunato and once there was also an ancient hospital.
The complex is now practically derelict and almost entirely privately owned. However, the door of the drawbridge, the entrance door and a good part of the perimeter walls with a corner tower are still clearly visible, and there is also an underground tunnel measuring some 500 metres in length.