Città della Pieve is a unique town in the province of Perugia on a hill dominating the underlying areas of Lake Trasimeno and Valdichiana; this Umbrian town is characterized by a distinctly renaissance, as evidenced by the oldest buildings.
The story of Città della Pieve begins in the Etruscan period, when the area is under the control of the powerful Chiusi, then, accepting many Christians on its territory, it became an important center and was called Castello della Pieve, in the centuries following the domination of the city belonged to Perugia but, after a few clashes between factions Ghibelline and Guelphs, the village was declared a free municipality.
Città della Pieve is rich in monuments, churches and buildings of particular beauty and interest, among the most important religious buildings include the Cathedral of SS. Gervasio and Protasio, whose structure was built on the Pieve, the Church of St. Francis, which was built during 1200, the Church of Jesus, which originally housed the Brotherhood of the Holy Name of Jesus, Church of Santa Maria della Ripa, built in 1600 and finally the Church of St. Augustine, which was built in 1200 and houses some important works.
The visit to the country continues with the Palazzo dei Priori, built in front of the Civic Tower was the seat of the town, , the Palace Baglioni, ancient refuge for orphans of the city, the Palace of Corgna, home after the family and to finish the House of the Perugino, a famous mbrian painter.
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Frazioni of Città della Pieve: Moiano, Po Bandino, Ponticelli
This beautiful land is still able to keep alive the spirit of quality food and good wine.