The charming town of Gualdo Tadino located in the heart of Italy, enjoying the presence of landscapes and scenes of absolute beauty and wonders able to amaze and fascinate many observers with their extraordinary variety of environments and of great natural beauty and charm impact; the medieval town boasts the presence of buildings and works of great beauty and historical and artistic importance, so as to be considered a jewel of art and culture.
Built on the whole of Mount Sant'Angelo , Gualdo Tadino occupies the eastern part of the Umbrian region, in the territory of Perugia; characterized as one of the favorite tourist destinations in Umbria, Gualdo Tadino hosts indeed important evidence of medieval history, it will certainly fascinate observation with its architecture and ancient buildings, concrete sign of its past history.
The History of this Umbrian town begins in the Roman period, as seen in many ancient artefacts; under the Roman Empire the village had an extraordinary period of development, increased by the extraordinary closeness of the Via Flaminia.
Of particular interest will be visiting the churches and palaces that arise in the town of Gualdo Tadino and that only by their majesty will remember the history that led to the development of the village.
You will have the opportunity to admire the Church of Santa Chiara, built in 1200, the Basilica of Saint Benedict whose construction occurred in 1700, the Church St. Francis, keeper of paintings and works of great beauty, then continue with the Church of San Donato and Church of Our Lady of Loreto.
The path to discover the village of Gualdo Tadino, will also include the Rocca Flea, a XII century building, the Palazzo Comunale and ita ancient ramparts, la Pinacoteca Comunale, wonderful old building, will also visit the Museo Civico of ancient pottery and the Museo Regionale dell'Emigrazione.
The village of Gualdo Tadino, is certainly known for the production of ceramic by locals, specialized in the creation of a Ceramics Lustro, with wonderful elements in rubies and gold.
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Frazioni of Gualdo Tadino: Boschetto, Busche, Caprara, Casale, Cerqueto, Corcia, Casone, Crocicchio, Gaifana, Grello, Morano Osteria, Morano Madonnuccia, Palazzo Ceccoli, Palazzo Mancinelli, Petroia, Piagge, Pieve di Compresseto, Poggio Sant'Ercolano, Rasina, Rigali, Roveto, San Lorenzo, San Pellegrino, Vaccara
This beautiful land is still able to keep alive the spirit of quality food and good wine.