Historical itineraries in the territory of Città di Castello

Historical itineraries in the territory of Città di Castello

The epoch of greater shine of Città di Castello corresponds to the dominion of the Vitelli, a family who from the beginning of second halves of the XV century gave the Renaissance taste to the urban city architecture. Architects, painters and literates habitually attended Città di Castello, recreating an analogous spirit that animated every European court. Consequently raised up Palazzo Vitelli alla Cannoniera, Palazzo Vitelli a Sant'Egidio, Palazzo Albizzini, the Palazzo and the Loggiato Bufalini, just to mention some of the most characteristic places.

But leaving Città di Castello you can dive go back in the age of fortresses and fortitudes, of the Capitani di Ventura, and therefore of Braccio Fortebraccio da Montone, famous commander whose deeds still resound in the whole territory. The place was the fortified village Montone, a symbol of the Middle Ages, and despite its urban planning conformation, it’s a centre of international demonstrations able to recall public from every corner of the world. Its indisputable beauty made it recently being included in the club of the "most beautiful suburbs of Italy", an essential destination of each itinerary. Every town of this territory reserves great relief surprises and beauties that attract every year numerous visitors. The CastelloBufalini of San Giustino deserves a particular mention, it’s an example of fortified fort that during times suffered modifications and embellishments that made it a delicate Renaissance abode. Also Rocca di Umbertide, from the imposing massive structure and from the many towers, is as well an excellent city symbol. Recently restored, it possesses again the ancient shine and is centre of artistic collections and public shows.

There are then the castles and the fortresses of Lisciano Niccone, a town behind " Corridoio Bizantino ", which required a continuous overseeing and a suitable garrison, so for this reason and to protect it, rose consequently suburbs and castles on every hill. In these places the Umbrian valleys disclose all their shine and their load of history and culture, showing in this panorama their best aspect.