Discover Centoia I: History, Routes and Regional Specialties

Centoia I can be explored through tangible themes: the collection at Museo Ai Borghi, the history of the Istituto Tecnico Agrario Statale “Angelo Vegni,” the Via Lauretana, a documented cycling stage, and olive oil and wine at IVITI. If you would like to combine cultural interests, historic routes and regional products, you will find several concrete starting points here for planning your trip.

Collections and Agricultural History

Museo Ai Borghi displays 46 exhibits. These include the “Locomobile a vapore Legnago,” the SuperLandini and the Motomeccanica Balilla. The selection offers a direct insight into technology- and agriculture-related themes without requiring you to focus on just one museum subject. For visitors who enjoy exploring regional development through specific objects, this collection is a clearly defined destination.

Another historical trail leads to the Istituto Tecnico Agrario Statale “Angelo Vegni.” The school was founded in 1886 in accordance with the testamentary wishes of Angelo Vegni, who had designated his wealth for the establishment of an advanced agricultural school. The institute houses a significant collection of historically important scientific instruments from the physics cabinet. These include old surveying instruments and physics apparatus used for experiments in the early 20th century. In this way, the history of the school’s foundation and scientific objects come together in one specific place.

The Via Lauretana and Routes through Centoia

The Via Lauretana originated as an Etruscan road. It was later used by the Romans and developed using advanced construction techniques. The historic Via Lauretana ran from Cortona via Camucia and across the plain to Centoia. From there, it continued along a hilly route to Castello di Valiano.

There is also a specific connection for cycling plans: the cycling route of stage 34, “Cortona–Pozzuolo–Castiglione del Lago,” passes through Ossaia, by Riccio and onward via Pietraia to Centoia, then along Via della Stella to Petrignano del Lago. Anyone preparing a trip involving historic themes and route itineraries can consider this information as a separate planning aspect alongside the cultural destinations.

Wine, Olive Oil and Local Tradition

At IVITI, tours and tastings are offered by reservation only. The stated visiting hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. IVITI manages 0.70 hectares of old olive trees for the production of extra virgin olive oil. In addition, a guided tour of the winery is offered with a wine tasting combined with typical local products.

A festival of new olive oil was also announced in Centoia for 2025. In the community hall, Proloco Centoia organized the “Merenda unta.” The local connection of the olive oil is therefore evident not only in the cultivation of old trees, but also in an announced culinary event. If you are looking for a hotel in Centoia I, you can therefore consider cultural collections, historic routes, cycling itineraries and regional food and drink offerings as different focal points for planning your trip.

More Destinations for Trip Planning

For more travel ideas, you can also explore Chitignano, Toppole, Pieve Vecchia, Fasciano, Montemignaio, Pian Di Sco, Manzi and Lonnano.

For the broader travel overview: Arezzo.