30Nov 0 Città della Pieve Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini All about Umbria, Sights of Umbria, Towns in the Province of Perugia in Umbria, Towns of Umbria Città della PieveThe red brick city of Città della Pieve, birthplace of Perugino Città della Pieve, Umbria Città della Pieve in Umbria overlooks the Val di Chiana towards the western frontier of Umbria, about 20 km south of Lake Trasimeno and 8 km from Chiusi in Tuscany. Città della Pieve is more a town than a city and is an attractive, compact locality. Its churches and the houses of its nobility were built of brick within a fairly short time span, from the late mediaeval period into the Renaissance, thus giving the town a happy unity of style. Pietro Vannucci, known as “Perugino“, was born in Città della Pieve and some of his works may be seen here. Città della Pieve is reputed to have the narrowest street of Italy (via Baciadonne), so named because it’s possible to lean out a window on one side and kiss the woman leaning out opposite. The Palio dei Terzieri is the major festival of Città della Pieve and one of the best festivals of Umbria. Worth a visit. More about Città della Pieve. Here are some similar topics: Palio of Città della Pieve The three sectors of Città della Pieve, called Terzieri (Borgo Dentro, Casilino, Castello) challenge each other to an archery competition, known as "The Bull Hunt" (inspired by the "Caccia del Toro", a primitive bullfight that took place in the ancient… Read More » Perugino Perugino was the foremost painter of the Umbrian Renaissance. He was famous for his fiery temperament and lack of religious belief and yet he painted the tranquil and exquisite Madonnas against finely detailed backgrounds.… Read More » Assisi The “old town” of Assisi is not very large and can easily be explored on foot. The Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is the mother church of the Order of Friars Minor, commonly known as the Franciscan Order.… Read More » Perugia Perugia is one of the principal “art cities” of Umbria and indeed of Italy, and presents a rich feast of architecture, frescoes, paintings and historical artifacts. The location and climate of Perugia, as well as its reasonable size, add to… Read More » Panicale Panicale is a charming, mostly mediaeval, walled town about 6 km from Lake Trasimeno over which it offers a splendid view. The islands of the lake are sharply visible on a clear day. The few streets form concentric ovals that… Read More »
