municipality

Lugnano in Teverina

Is not weird that, with its characteristic medieval aspect, the pittoresque corners and the unsuspected panoramic views with the large view which it is spread from the Tevere valley and the green woods of the Amerini mountains, Lugnano in Teverina is one of the Umbrian villages insert inside of the Borghi Più Belli d’Italia.

origins

History

In the past , there must have been a sacred wood in Giano on the hill at an altitude of 419 meters where Lugnano in Teverina extends, if its name comes, probably, from the latin Lucus IaniAnd if there was for sure some rustic villas which occupied the valley and the medium hill like that one of the II century BC of Poggio Gramignano which, in addition to attest the presence of the roman in the territory, with its reuse as a cemetery around the VII century AC, are telling that the populations which used to live the Tevere,  ware forced , to escape to the malaria, to transfer on the hill.

origins

History

In the past , there must have been a sacred wood in Giano on the hill at an altitude of 419 meters where Lugnano in Teverina extends, if its name comes, probably, from the latin Lucus IaniAnd if there was for sure some rustic villas which occupied the valley and the medium hill like that one of the II century BC of Poggio Gramignano which, in addition to attest the presence of the roman in the territory, with its reuse as a cemetery around the VII century AC, are telling that the populations which used to live the Tevere,  ware forced , to escape to the malaria, to transfer on the hill.

what to see

Points of interest

The all village, characterized for its medieval imprint includes pittoresque corners and offers beautiful panoramic views that is possible to enjoy, in the actual structure, starting from the high of the square which hosted the ancient fortress.

territory

Itineraries and routes

Just outside of the walls, going back Via Regina Margherita, in Via delle Rimembranze 7, the Museum Civico with a section dedicated to the roman villa of Poggio Gramignano and that one dedicated to the World War.

where to stay

Stay in the municipality

Discover the accommodation facilities of the municipality.

experience the village

Events and traditions

vivi il borgo

Eventi e tradizioni