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City: Città di Castello
(Perugia) - Pop. 39000 - Alt : 288 m asl
 Description: Città di Castello is a walled town in the province of
Perugia, in the northern part of the Umbria (Italy). It is situated
on a slope of the Apennines, on the upper part of the flood plain of
the nearby river Tiber. The town civil architecture is more
characteristic of the Middle Ages.
Sights and Attractions: Piazza Matteotti is the center of
local social life. •
Palazzo Vitelli (15th Century) - Majestic palazzo with decorated
facade with graffiti by Vasari •
Palazzo del Podestà (Gothic-baroque) • The
Palazzo Comunale, seat of the local government has beautiful portal
and elegant two light windows •
Torre del Vescovo, next to the Palazzo Comunale, holds the remains
of some stone coats of arms. Visitors can enjoy stunning views from
the top
 • The 11th century Cathedral preserves frescos, paintings, a
beautiful ligneous choir and the famous Canoscio hoard, a set of
Late Antique silver tableware with Christian motifs •
Church of San Francesco with Vitelli Chapel by Vasari •
Church of Santa Maria Maggiore •
Church of San Domenico with beautiful choir and 14th century frescos
•
Church of San Giovanni, with works by Luca Signorelli school and
Della Robbia followers. •
"Tela Umbra" fabric workshop: Pure linen fabrics, tablecloths, bath
towels, handkerchiefs, blankets, carpets and other decorative items
 Museums: Museum of the Cathedral: (Sacred vestments,
reliquaries, liturgical objects and works by Pinturicchio and Rosso
Fiorentino) •
Pinacoteca (Picture gallery): works by Bartolo di Fredi, Ghiberti,
Neri di Bicci, Raphael, Ghirlandaio, Signorelli, Pomarancio and
Della Robbia. •Alberto Burri art collection
Events:
Ancient books exhibition - 1st weekend of September
National horse exhibition - 2nd weekend of September
White truffle market - 2nd weekend of November
Retrò: The Antique market takes place in the city center every 3rd
Sunday of the month.
 Typical products: Truffles, salami, handicrafts, furniture.
Surrounding villages and hamlets:
Antirata, Astucci, Badia di Petroia, Badiali, Barzotti, Baucca San
Martino d'Upò, Belvedere, Bisacchi, Bonsciano, Caifirenze, Candeggio,
Canoscio, Capitana, Celle, Cerbara, Colcello, Coldipozzo, Cornetto,
Croce di Castiglione, Fabbrecce, Fiume, Fraccano, Grumale, Lerchi,
Lugnano, Madonna di Canoscio, Montemaggiore, Morra, Muccignano,
Palazzone, Petrelle, Piosina, Promano, Rio Secco, Roccagnano, Ronti,
Rovigliano, San Leo Bastia, San Lorenzo Bibbiana, San Maiano, San
Martin Pereto, San Pietro a Monte, San Secondo, Santa Lucia,
Scalocchio, Terme di Fontecchio, Trestina, Uppiano, Userna, Userna
Bassa, Valdipetrina, Vallurbana, Vingone, Volterrano
 Neighboring towns: Apecchio , Arezzo, Citerna, Cortona ,
Mercatello sul Metauro, Monte Santa Maria Tiberina, Monterchi,
Montone, Pietralunga, San Giustino, Sansepolcro, Umbertide
Nearest airport:
Perugia Airport (45 km) or Rome FCO international airport (3 hours)
Nearest train station: Stop at Arezzo train station, then
take a bus
Public transportation; website www.apmperugia.it
Distances: Assisi 66 km, Cesena 104 km,
Florence 129 km,
Orvieto 125 km,
Perugia 50 km,
Rome 220 km, San Marino 100 km, Sansepolcro 17 km,
Siena
140 km, Todi
94 km, Umbertide 20 km, Urbino
80 km.
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