As the Corcianese writer Maria Sticco said: “…who will want to believe a corner of the earth poor, that possesses these two treasures: the pure beauty and the unobtainable peace?”
And just like that Corciano welcomes you when you cross the walls of its walls, dated between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. This small village retains a charming old town and its houses, monuments and alleys form an urban fabric that allows the visitor to immerse themselves in the most classic medieval atmosphere.
And certainly the local cuisine between pasta alla norcina and lamb with truffles will help you appreciate the genius loci especially if accompanied by excellent local wines, always drunk responsibly. Corciano is located in Umbria and precisely in the province of Perugia. Let’s discover its history, what to see and how to get to this fascinating place.
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Corciano, a little history.
The first traces of the presence of man in Corciano date back to the Neolithic period as evidenced by the finds of tools and vases. The first written documentation attesting the existence of the town of Corciano is from 1136 by Pope Innocent II who confirmed the Castrum de Corciano.
The fate of the small village has always been linked to Perugia. In the fourteenth century the city passes under the State of the church. Corciano then became part of the newborn kingdom of Italy in 1860. The origin of Corciano, according to a legend sees the small Umbrian village take its name from Coragino fellow soldier of Ulysses, who would even be the founder.
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Corciano: what to see
One of the most fascinating aspects of this village is the preservation of its medieval old town that spreads an atmosphere of tranquility. The narrow streets of the centre are surrounded by limestone houses. The town is fortified and is accessed through two gates that are Porta Santa Maria and Porta San Francesco.
Leaving these you can walk along the charming almond path that develops in a circle along the walls of this small village in the Umbrian countryside. But that’s not all, in fact this country also has some interesting churches that enrich its architectural heritage. One of these is the church of Santa Maria Assunta where two valuable works of art are kept.
It is the Pala del Perugino with the Assumption of Mary and the Gonfalone of the plague by Benedetto Bonfigli. Next to this stands the bell tower where there is a bell of over 12 quintals made in honor of Leo III and called the Leona. Another interesting church is that of San Cristoforo which preserves relics of the religious life of the community of Corciano.
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Corciano, how to get there
Corciano is a small town in the province of Perugia in Umbria that is located halfway between the capital and Lake Trasimeno. It is located on top of a hill from which you can enjoy a magnificent view. With a population of just over 20000 inhabitants Corciano is a small medieval town that still retains the charm of the past.
The village is characterized by narrow and steep streets and beautiful medieval buildings. For those coming from the north you can reach this village with the A1 motorway exiting at Valdichiana. From here continue on the road Bettolle-Perugia to your destination. For those arriving from the south, the A1è exit is Orte, from where you take the Orte-Cesena road. Finally, the nearest airport is undoubtedly Perugia. Alternatively, there are connections to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
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