Scheggino

The structure of Scheggino is the one of a castle on the slant, it has a triangular form with the keep on the high summit and the long side formed by the bank of the river Nera.

Its historical function was to place itself as a block to keep watch of one of the bridges over the river, for a merely defensive purpose which was to protect the dukedom of Spoleto.

The proper inhabited centre developed in the course of the 14^th and 15^th century, when a community devoted to agriculture sprang up around the castle.

The first circle of walls marks the boundary of the most ancient part of Scheggino, called ''Capo la Terra'', whereas the more recent areas are those sloping down towards the valley and being built around the 16^th century with the birth of the village.

Scheggino is immersed in the natural environment of the Valnerina and reflects totally its best characteristics, adding to the typical landscape some completely particular and personal aspects. Not far from the town centre gush out plentifully the sources Fonti di Valcasana, a real natural spectacle which offers an incomparably beautiful view.

The ''defence'' of the Castle of Scheggino - Scheggino in ancient times became the protagonist of a to put it mildly unique incident. In a text, the ''Riformanze'' of the dukedom of Spoleto from 155...
The local products of Scheggino - The area of the commune of Scheggino has many precious and tasty local products and the most famous of them is without any doubt the truffle. This king of cuisi...
Canoeing the Valnerina at Scheggino - In the spring and summer period it is possible to make wonderful trips along the river Nera and look from a most particular point of view at the valley where it...