Lake Trasimeno

Trasimeno Lake, which name according to the legend derived from Trasimeno, son of God Turreno, who during a stay in this area knew Nymph Agilla and felt in love at first sight with her. But was not possible for the son of a God to get married with a nymph, and this unhappiness caused his death. Lake Trasimeno has always been contested for its strategic position and importance, for its beauty, for the richness of its water and of its land: Umbria “Green Heart of Italy”. Lake Trasimeno was born about 600.000 years ago because of a collapse of the area. Lake Trasimeno is the largest lake on the Italia peninsular, it is situated on 258 meters on the sea-level, it is of alluvional origin, has a surface area of 128 km2 and a depth of 6 mt.

Three Islands surface from its waters: Maggiore, Minore and Polvese. Except island Minore that is inaccessible because privately owned, the other two are very well connected with the surrounding villages by daily ferry boat. Polvese is the largest of the three islands, it has been declared natural reserve. It has many interesting historical landmarks that include: Church of San Secondo, a castle dating to the 14th century and recently restored, the Porcinai Pool, church of San Giuliano, and an aquatic plants garden. Maggiore Island is the only one with a fulltime population in a village that still retains its 15th century fishing village architecture.