Wonderful example of medieval art in Umbria, the village of Tuoro sul Trasimeno was established around 1300; it is one of the tourist destinations of greatest honour and interest in central Italy, boasting an extraordinary wealth of monuments, palaces and ancient buildings that will satisfy the curiosity and interest of tourists and visitors.
We remember the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, the Church of Sant'Agata, built in the twelfth century, the Church of St. Saviour, ancient domain of the Abbey of Farneta and Pieve di Confine, amazing historic building.
The village is situated on the Umbrian wonderful and crystal waters of Lake Trasimeno, perched on rural views of enormous beauty, and can count on the presence among its streets, monuments and palaces of majestic splendor.
We can visit the Castel Ranieri, extraordinary example of medieval art, the Documentation Centre on the Battle of Lake Trasimeno, with interesting and historical and archaeological documentation, the Field Sole, a clearing on which we can see an exhibition of fascinating buildings created in sandstone, the Museum of Lace with interesting and fascinating exhibitions and to conclude the parish of St. Michael Archangel dating back to the thirteenth century.
The history tells a significant event, the struggle of Trasimeno that saw the opposing armies of Romans and Carthaginians, led by Hannibal, with the bitter defeat of Romans, the death of console Caio Flaminio, and the spread of the Carthaginian in Italy.
On the northern shores of Lake Trasimeno, built in the north-western territory of the Umbrian, Tuoro sul Trasimeno is a charming village, rich in ancient buildings and that with their lives describe the historical events that have remained etched the city.
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Frazioni of Tuoro sul Trasimeno: Borghetto, Isola Maggiore, Piazzano, Vernazzano
This beautiful land is still able to keep alive the spirit of quality food and good wine.