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City: Marsciano (Perugia) Pop. 17000 Alt: 148 m a.s.l. Location:
Umbria
Description: Marsciano lies on a plain along the river Tiber. The
town has ancient origins and still preserves intact some remains of its past,
such as walls and towers. Marsciano also is an important economic and industrial
center rich in mechanics, and building materials enterprises.
Sights and Attractions: Abbadiola di Valle Umberto
• Cerqueto where a precious painting by Perugino is preserved
inside the parish church
• Church of San Giovanni Battistan
• Church of Santa Maria della Neve preserving a 15th C fresco
by Pinturicchio
Church of Madonna delle Grazie
• The Theater
• Palazzo Battaglia
Museums: Museum of Terracotta.
Events: Palio dei Somari (Donkey Race) - 1st Sunday of September
Typical products: Bricks, terracottas, tiles, vases, ceramics,
handicrafts.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Badiola, Cascina, Castello delle
Forme, Castiglione della Valle, Cerqueto, Cerro, Compignano, Marsciano Stazione,
Mercatello, Migliano, Montelagello, Monte Vibiano Vecchio, Morcella, Olmeto, Pallotta, Papiano,
Pieve Caina, San Biagio della Valle, San Valentino della Collina,
Sant'Apollinare, Sant'Elena, Schiavo, Spina, Via Larga, Villanova.
Neighbouring towns: Collazzone, Deruta, Fratta Todina, Perugia, Piegaro,
San Venanzo,
Todi.
Nearest airport: Perugia airport (km 28). www.airport.umbria.it
Nearest train station: Marsciano - website
www.fcu.it
Public transportation: website
www.apmperugia.it
Distances: Assisi 35 km, Florence 170 km,
Orvieto
40 km, Perugia 28 km,
Rome 145 km, Terni 60 km ,
Todi 20 km,
Ancient Mill converted in country house to rent (w/ pool)
Fully restored stone farmhouse rental with garden and pool
2 country houses in panoramic location with pool, sleeps 12
3 apartments for rent in ex convent, fully restored, sleeps 12
Apartment in town, sleeps 4 - ADSL Internet connection
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