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City: Deruta (Perugia) - Pop.
8500 - Alt : 218 m asl -
Location: Umbria
Description: Deruta is a walled hillside town in Umbria
[Italy]. It
is known as a center of refined majolica manufacture, and for
its ceramics, which are exported worldwide. Since the 16th century
the town has never stopped producing ceramic ware. The town is
filled with ceramic shops, lining both sides of the narrow streets,
up and down. If you are looking for a place where to buy majolicas
this is the right place.
Sights and Attractions: The Gothic Church of San Francesco built in
1388; The Palazzetto Municipale located on the Piazza dei Consoli
(1300).; The church of Sant'Antonio, with frescoes; Church of the
Madonna del Divino Amore; The church of Madonna delle Piagge, at the
foot of the old town, is clad in a colorful array of ceramic tiles.
the Sanctuary of Madonna dei Bagni just outside of Deruta (covered walls
of majolicas with different scenes) ; the polygonal stone fountain;
Museums: Museum of Ceramics; Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
Events: May 1, Antique fair
Typical products: Pottery, ceramics, tableware, vases, wall dishes,
ceramic tables, planters, hand painted tiles, true antique tiles,
biscotti jars, personalized baby sets, ceramic clocks,
mirrors, lamps.
 Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Casalina, Ripabianca,
Castelleone, Pontenuovo, Sant'Angelo di Celle, San Nicolò di Celle
Neighboring towns: Bettona, Collazzone, Marsciano, Perugia,
Todi, Torgiano
 Nearest airport: S. Egidio airport (km 20). www.airport.umbria.it
Distances: Assisi 33 km;
Florence 164 km;
Orvieto 58 km;
Perugia 19
km;
Rome 157 km; Spello 30 km; Todi
25 km
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