Castiglione del Lago

Castiglione del Lago is the most picturesque town of the lake, its name derived from its Medieval fortress built about during the XIII century and called “Castello del Leone” thanks to its pentagonal form which remember the constellation of the lion. Etruscan village at 305 mt on the sea-level, rises on a calcareous promontory was at the beginning the forth Island of Trasimeno. There are many monuments to visit here, the most important is probably Palazzo della Corgna widened between XVI and XVII century by Galeazzo Alessi. Inside of the Palace is possible to visit one of the most important paintings of the Umbrian and Tuscan mannerism. Today thanks to an attentive renovations it is possible to observe the most part of the paintings of Niccolò Circignani, know as Pomerancio. The palace is connected to the fortress via an evocative covered walk-way built at the beginning of XVII century along the external walls. The Medieval fortress, “The Castle of the Lion” was built in accordance with the wishes of Federico II, starting in 1247. It is in the form of an irregular pentagon with towers at four corners and a 30 mt high triangular keep. One o the most beautiful views in the whole of Trasimeno can be enjoyed from the battlements and towers.

To visit: Palazzo Ducale della Corgna, Castello, chiesa della Maddalena. Not to be missed: Spring Meeting of light craft and hot air-ballons, Coloriamo i Cieli (international kite meeting), Festa del Tulipano.