For centuries famous for its mineral water, from the spur of rock on which it was built Nocera Umbra dominates the valley of the Topino river. The town's past as defensive outpost, both in Roman and Medieval times is evident, particularly so in the thick perimeter walls which enclose the historic center.
Towering high above the rest of the town, is Nocera Umbra's cathedral: an impressive building originally constructed in Romanesque style, inside which the relics of the town's patron saint, San Rinaldo, are conserved. In the Church of San Francesco, noteworthy for its late gothic façade, a Museum complete with large archaeological section and a Pinacoteca containing fine examples of Umbrian art, has been installed. Also worth visiting are the Churches dedicated to San Filippo and Santa Chiara, this latter home to Carlo Maratta's Nativity of the Virgin.
Medieval Nocera is perhaps best represented by the town's Campanaccio. This imposing 11th century tower is all that remains of the castle which once defended Nocera and the northern border of the Duchy of Spoleto. The same defensive function was performed by the Palombara watch tower, an edifice of Byzantine origin. Just a few kilometers from the town, lie the Angelica springs, the curative properties of which have been extolled since the 16th century.
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Hotel Palazzo Bocci Spello
Hotel Palazzo Bocci - Spello Hotels | Palazzo Bocci is an elegant hotel located in an ancient 18th century residence in the historic center of Spello, one...
Via Cavour, 17 - Spello (Perugia)
Borgo di Carpiano Gubbio
Borgo di Carpiano - Gubbio Hotels | Borgo di Carpiano is a tiny medieval hamlet, hidden amidst the woods in the countryside just outside the Umbrian city...
Localitā Carpiano - Gubbio (Perugia)
Castello di Magrano Gubbio
Castello di Magrano - Gubbio Hotels | Experience the natural and manmade wonders of Umbria at Castello di Magrano, historic hunting lodge of the Duke of...
Frazione Carbonesca, 104 - Gubbio (Perugia)
Castello di Petroia Scritto di Gubbio
Castello di Petroia - Scritto di Gubbio Hotels | In the countryside just outside Gubbio, the Castello di Petroia offers guests the chance to experience an atmosphere...
Localitā Petroia - Scritto di Gubbio (Perugia)
Relais San Biagio Nocera Umbra
Relais San Biagio - Nocera Umbra Hotels | An ancient monastery transformed into a luxury country hotel. Umbria's Relais San Biagio is a rural retreat to...
voc. Lanciano - Nocera Umbra (Perugia)
Il Melograno Pianello
Il Melograno - Pianello Hotels | Il Melograno: the perfect place where to experience the relaxing lifestyle and genuine hospitality of rural Umbria.
Strada Colle Palazzone, 4 - Pianello (Perugia)
Le Mandrie di San Paolo Assisi
Le Mandrie di San Paolo - Assisi Hotels | Within minutes of the city of Assisi, the country house and farm-stay Mandrie di San Paolo, offers an enticing...
Localitā Mandrie di San Paolo - Assisi (Perugia)
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Spello
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Assisi
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Nocera Umbra
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Gualdo Tadino
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