Città della Pieve: Historic Centre, Saffron and Trails

The medieval historic centre of Città della Pieve is built from locally produced bricks in characteristic shades ranging from pink to dark pink. At its narrowest point, the Vicolo Baciadonne in Città della Pieve is less than 70 cm wide. These two distinctive features give a walk through the town a clear architectural and local character.

Museums and archaeological sites in the surrounding area

Several destinations with different cultural focuses are also located outside the historic centre. The Opera Laicale Della Cattedrale Museum is in the area surrounding Città della Pieve. Also nearby are the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Chiusi, the Museo Civico and the Parco Archeologico Naturalistico Di Belvedere archaeological site. This makes it possible to include religious art, archaeology, municipal collections and an archaeological nature park in personal travel plans without combining these subjects into a single destination.

Mountains and trails around Città della Pieve

The mountains of Monte Città di Fallera, Monte Cetona and Monte Calvello are also located around Città della Pieve. The Grotte paleolitiche di Belverde cave is likewise in the area surrounding Città della Pieve. The Fosso della Molinella Trek starts in the historic centre of Città della Pieve and passes through olive groves, past spring blossoms and through woodland along the Fosso S. Selvatico and the Fosso Molinella. The trek connects the urban starting point with olive groves, spring blossoms and woodland.

Guided trekking and e-bike excursions

The guided Urbano Trekking route leads through Città della Pieve and to places of interest connected with Perugino. E-bike excursions are also offered as part of the experiences in the Terre del Perugino. Those who like to distinguish between a guided urban experience, a route through olive groves and an e-bike tour when planning their trip will find several clearly separate options here.

Saffron, market and underground spaces

Every autumn, Città della Pieve hosts Zafferiamo, with saffron tastings and a market for local products. The event thus combines the characteristic raw material saffron with seasonal market activity. Città della Pieve is also home to the underground spaces of the Cantine della Corgna. Both subjects complement the trails and museums with culinary and location-specific impressions, without requiring a specific travel period other than autumn for Zafferiamo.

Arrival and local orientation

Città della Pieve is located on the SS71 road. The Chiusi-Chianciano Terme A1 exit is 20 km away. The nearest railway station is Chiusi-Chianciano Terme. These three details provide straightforward guidance for arriving by road or rail and help put the location of the place of stay into perspective before the trip.

A festival with a religious and public programme

The programme of the Festa dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio, the patronal festival of Città della Pieve, included religious celebrations, catechism sessions, a concert and a procession from 17 June to 19 June. Those interested in local festival traditions will find in it an example of the combination of religious events with music and a public procession.

Further destinations for planning your trip to Italy: Pila, Santo Stefano dei Piccioni, San Martino In Colle, Ripabianca, Bosco, Pianello, San Leo Bastia, Corlo I.

To the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.