Montefalco, nicknamed the ‘Balcony of Umbria’, is a beautiful peaceful spot in Italy that sits within the hills of Perugia. Close to the pilgrimage town of Assisi, Montefalco itself was the home of six canonised saints, each one with churches here dedicated in their honour. Montefalco is a well preserved medieval town that earned itself the prestigious Orange Flag award for its dedicated preservation of architecture, historic and culture.
Stay in a holiday rental in Foligno, only a few kilometres away from Montefalco where you can enjoy a peaceful stay under the warm Italian sunshine.
Begin your day of exploration with the visit to the beautiful church of San Francesco. Inside is an impressive fresco collection, depicting the life of Saint. Francis. The church is also home to a museum of fine art and precious artefacts that has made it one of the most notable in all of Umbria.
Stay in a holiday rental in Foligno, only a few kilometres away from Montefalco where you can enjoy a peaceful stay under the warm Italian sunshine.
Begin your day of exploration with the visit to the beautiful church of San Francesco. Inside is an impressive fresco collection, depicting the life of Saint. Francis. The church is also home to a museum of fine art and precious artefacts that has made it one of the most notable in all of Umbria.
Montefalco town is walled and can be entered through five ancient gateways, the main one being Porta Sant’ Agostino which is adorned with its very own watchtower. Visitors must be sure to try the delicious DOCG awarded wine that is produced in this area of Umbria. If you happen to be passing through at the end of September you can enjoy the joyous Grape Festival that is hosted here in the town of Montefalco!
During the Easter celebrations each year, a popular wine festival called Settimana Enologica takes place which would be a true delight to experience. Throughout the year, many wineries open their doors and happily serve visitors free wine tastings.
During the Easter celebrations each year, a popular wine festival called Settimana Enologica takes place which would be a true delight to experience. Throughout the year, many wineries open their doors and happily serve visitors free wine tastings.
Spend a cultural afternoon meandering around the town’s many churches and see the beautiful decorative paintings and ornate interiors which each one proudly displays. Or head out for a refreshing walk along some of the quiet trails that wind through the surrounding hills and valleys of Umbria.
Montefalco is a perfect town to visit on your travels of Umbria and is guaranteed to enrich your tourist experience of authentic Italian culture!
Montefalco is a perfect town to visit on your travels of Umbria and is guaranteed to enrich your tourist experience of authentic Italian culture!
Photo credits
picture 1: Zyance / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 3: Michela Simoncini / CC BY 2.0
picture 1: Zyance / CC BY-SA 2.5;
picture 3: Michela Simoncini / CC BY 2.0
