Originally it was an island. Then the waters of Lake Trasimeno receded and Castiglione del Lago was transformed in promontory with panoramic view of the lake. The Castello del Leone, with its irregular pentagonal shape, four corner towers, and 30-meter high triangular "mastio" tower, dominates the lake and the whole of the surrounding area. It was Frederick II of Swabia who ordered the castle's construction in 1247, as part of his extensive defence system which from Puglia spread across the whole of the Italian peninsular.
A walkway links the fortress to the 16th century Palazzo della Corgna, designed by the architect Galeazzo Alessi so as to incorporate the pre-existing Palazzetto Baglioni. Inside the Palazzo one of the most important cycles of late Umbrian-Tuscan mannerist artworks can be seen.
The Church of Santa Maria Maddalena was built in 1836 on a Greek cross plan. The interiors of the church are embellished with stuccoes by Piervittori. The Baroque Church of S.Domenico di Guzman features a splendid coffered ceiling and numerous artworks dating back to the 17th century. From Castiglione, boats depart for the three islands of Lake Trasimeno: the Isola Maggiore, Isola Minore and Isola Polvese.
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Slow Life Umbria Passignano sul Trasimeno
Slow Life Umbria - Passignano sul Trasimeno Hotels | At Slow Life Umbria, in the peaceful countryside of Passignano, the ancient traditions of Italy's greenest region...
Localitą Castel Rigone Campagna, 32 - Passignano sul Trasimeno (Perugia)
Hotel Vannucci Cittą della Pieve
Hotel Vannucci - Cittą della Pieve Hotels | Situated in Città della Pieve, the Hotel Vannucci, is housed in the historic Villa Mirafiori.
Via I. Vanni, 1 - Cittą della Pieve (Perugia)
La Locanda del Capitano Montone
La Locanda del Capitano - Montone Hotels | Locanda del Capitano is a unique place, in which guests experience both the magic of an ancient fortified village in...
Via, Roma, 5/7 - Montone (Perugia)
La Preghiera Calzolaro
La Preghiera - Calzolaro Hotels | Umbria's La Preghiera is a luxury period residence situated in a finely restored medieval monastery.
Via del Refari - Calzolaro (Perugia)
Griffin's Resort Orvieto
Griffin's Resort - Orvieto Hotels | Part farm stay, part country hotel, Griffin's Resort is the perfect place in which to experience the timeless charm...
Localitą San Faustino, 24 - Orvieto (Terni)
Torre de' Monaldeschi Ficulle
Torre de' Monaldeschi - Ficulle Hotels | The history, culture and landscapes of Umbria combine to create the magical atmosphere pervading the modern country...
Strada Conventaccio - Ficulle (Terni)
I Capricci di Merion Tuoro sul Trasimeno
I Capricci di Merion - Tuoro sul Trasimeno Hotels | Once the secret love nest of Lady Merion, I Capricci di Merion is now a splendid period residence with view of Lake...
Via Pozzo, 21 - Tuoro sul Trasimeno (Perugia)
Palazzi Rufini Corciano
Palazzi Rufini - Corciano Hotels | Dream holidays come true in this gorgeous rural retreat in Umbria
Via Galilei, 15 - Capocavallo - Corciano (Perugia)
Antico Casale di Montegualandro Tuoro sul Trasimeno
Antico Casale di Montegualandro - Tuoro sul Trasimeno Hotels | Experience the history and traditions of Umbria in an 18th century residence, on the shores of Lake Trasimeno.
Via Montecchio, 1 - Tuoro sul Trasimeno (Perugia)
Villa Nuba Perugia
Villa Nuba - Perugia Hotels | A peaceful rural residence just outside the city of Perugia, a gorgeous country house in Umbria: Villa Nuba.
Strada vicinale Colle San Giorgio, 70 - Perugia (Perugia)
Castiglione del Lago Italy towns in the vicinity
Perugia
In the heart of Umbria, one finds Perugia, a city born more than two thousand years ago, older...
Castiglione del Lago
Originally it was an island. Then the waters of Lake Trasimeno receded and Castiglione del Lago...
Citta della Pieve
A splendid medieval town, in the shape of an eagle. This is Città della Pieve, just a few...
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Lillo Tatini
Panicale
On the hillside overlooking Lake Trasimeno, Umbrian cuisine with a taste of Tuscany.
www.lillotatini.it
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San Ginesio
Floating over the beautiful landscapes of the Marche, Umbria and Tuscany.
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Park of Lake Trasimeno
Passignano sul Trasimeno
The site of the battle fought between Hannibal and the Romans, steeped in history and natural beauty.
www.parcotrasimeno.it


