Brufa between Vineyards, Art and History

Brufa is the historic Castel Grifone, which was fortified between 1260 and 1276. This means that the history of the place begins with a specific connection to its medieval fortifications. At the same time, Brufa combines this historic character with a hilly landscape shaped by viticulture. If you are planning a trip to Brufa, you will therefore find different ways to explore its history, art, landscape and local events.

History, Hilltop and Viticulture

Viticulture has gradually shaped the landscape around Brufa, covering Brufa's hilltop towards the Tiber with vineyards. Brufa belongs to the Torgiano–Brufa–Miralduolo–Torgiano hilltop area, where La Strada del Vino e dell’Arte has developed. For your travel planning, the vineyards and the culture-related landscape can therefore provide a distinct focus alongside the historic buildings. It is precisely the combination of the hilly landscape and viticulture that gives Brufa a clear regional character.

Chiesa di Sant'Ermete

Several specific examples of sacred and musical culture come together in the Chiesa di Sant'Ermete. The church has served as Brufa's parish church since 1569 and preserves an Annunciation attributed to Sebastiano Conca. It also contains an 18th-century organ by Fedeli and the tomb of the musician Andrea Angelini Bontempi (1624–1702).

The Joaquin Roca Rey Collection

The works of Joaquin Roca Rey also form part of Brufa's cultural identity. In 2009, the heirs of the sculptor Joaquin Roca Rey donated his collection of works to the community. The Joaquin Roca Rey Collection comprises around 30 works in marble and metal and is housed in the former Brufa primary school building. In Brufa, therefore, alongside the church, you will encounter sculptures and materials that offer another way of engaging with the local culture.

Guided Tours, Hiking and Brufa in Festa

The Proloco di Brufa organizes guided tours and initiatives to promote the sculptures throughout the year. On 1 May, the Pro Loco di Brufa organizes an ecological hike described as traditional. During Brufa in Festa, the Pro Loco di Brufa offers a selection of typical foods and wines. The possible areas of focus thus range from sculptures and physical activity in the landscape to regional foods and wines.

Brufa for Your Travel Planning

When choosing a hotel or other accommodation for your trip, you can organize your days around Brufa's specific highlights: the Chiesa di Sant'Ermete, the Joaquin Roca Rey Collection, the hike on 1 May or Brufa in Festa. This selection helps you structure your stay according to cultural interests, landscape experiences, physical activity or typical cuisine, without reducing the different facets of the place to a single travel experience.

Further Destinations for Orientation

San Sisto, Fabbri, Citerna, Deruta, Fratticiola Selvatica, Collescille, Chioano and Grutti.

For the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.