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City: Torgiano (Perugia) - Pop. 5700 -
Alt: 219 m asl -
Location: Umbria

Description: Torgiano is a small fortified hamlet located in
the center of Umbria. It lies in a beautiful landscape among vineyards
and olive grove and is a very famous wine producing center thanks to the
appeal of its wines.
Sights and Attractions: San Michele is a collegiate church
dating from the 11th •
Museums: Museum of Wine • Museum of Olive tree and
Olive Oil • Torre Baglioni • Fountain of Giano • Fountain of "Cocciari"
• Church of St. bartolomeo • Church of "St. Maria del Castello" • Church
of St. Maria dell'Olivello (paintings) • Oratory of "Misericordia"
• Oratory of St. Antonio (frescos) • Church of St. Maria at Miralduolo
preserves a beautiful fresco of "Maestà"
Events: April 23: Fires of St. Giorgio • June: Corpus
Christi flower carpets • August: Calici di Stelle music festival and
fireworks • August: Popular festivals • November: New Oil tasting
festival
Typical products: Wines, olive oil, handicrafts, ceramics.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Brufa, Ferriera,
Fornaci, Miralduolo, Pontenuovo di Torgiano, Signoria.
Neighboring towns: Bastia Umbra, Bettona, Deruta, Perugia
Nearest airport: S. Egidio airport (16 km)
www.airport.umbria.it
Nearest Train Station: Torgiano
By Car: Autostrada del Sole (A1) Roma - Firenze: exit
Valdichiana and take the road no. 75 to Perugia, the continues
towards Terni; exit Torgiano (if you are coming from the North) or Exit at
Orte, take the road No. 75 and follow the signs to Perugia, pass
Todi and Deruta and exit Torgiano (if you are coming from the South).
Distances: Assisi 20 km, Cortona 60 km, Florence 163 km,
Milan 464 km,
Orvieto
67 km, Perugia 16 km,
Rome 164 km, Siena
120 km,
Todi 34 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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