Town: Corciano (Perugia) - Pop. 18000 - Alt : 408 m asl

Description: Corciano, perched on its hill about 12 km west of Perugia, is one of the beauty spots of Umbria, a peaceful and beautiful walled medieval town. It is located  in a landscape rich in olive groves and vineyards. It is a characteristic Italian walled town preserving several art works and historical evidences. From the walls there is a beautiful panorama. 

Sights, Attractions and Museums: The Gothic church of S. Maria Assunta, over the main altar of which can be seen one of the best works of Perugino • The Church and convent of Sant' Agostino on the  nearby hill • The Etruscan necoropolis of Strozzacapponi, (50 tombs); • Museum of country civilization • The Museum "della Pievania" hosted in the church of San Cristoforo, in Corciano town center is a little  museum of sacred art • The Archeological collection is preserved in the Palazzo Comunale (Town Hall)

Events: Primavera dell'Artigianato (Handicrafts exhibition) in April •  Pane in Piazza (June) • Corciano Festival (August) • Christmas Crib

Typical products: Olive oil, wine, bread, wrought iron, ceramics, handicrafts.


Surrounding villages and hamlets: Capocavallo, Castelvieto, Chiugiana, Mantignana, Migiana, San Mariano, Solomeo.


Neighboring towns: Magione, Perugia.

Nearest airport: Perugia Airport (10 km) or Rome FCO international airport (2 hours)
Nearest train station:  Perugia
Public transportation; website

Distances: Assisi  37 km, Deruta 30 km, Florence 140 km, Orvieto 90 km, Passignano sul Trasimeno 19 km, Perugia 8 km, Rome 220 km,  Siena 98 km, Todi 54 km.