Civitella Benazzone between art, the Castrum and hiking trails

Civitella Benazzone combines tangible art and church history with hiking routes through surroundings shaped by mountains and natural arches. This gives you different options when planning your trip: you can explore historic works of art and religious buildings, trace the history of the Castrum or discover Civitella Benazzone as a hiking destination.

Art and church history

A copy of the central panel of the Pala Oddi is kept in Civitella Benazzone. The work was created by Domenico Alfani in 1518 and gives the town a clear art-historical connection. The Church of Sant'Andrea also bears traces of the local architectural history: it was restored in 1787, using material from the demolished Church of San Biagio. The Abbazia Celestina includes a crypt that can be visited by prior arrangement. If you are particularly interested in churches, art and historical details, there are several distinct reasons here to explore Civitella Benazzone in greater depth.

The Castrum and its history

The Castrum of Civitella can be traced back to a donation of two small plots of land to the monastery of S. Maria Valdiponte in the mid-11th century. Through this donation, the monastery gained control of the castle and its properties. The Castrum of Civitella is considered an attractive centre and an important hub in the valley. Civitella Benazzone is connected to the area northeast of Perugia. Thus, the religious and artistic themes visible in the town complement a castle history reaching further back in time.

Hiking along trails and unpaved roads

A circular route between Casa del Diavolo, Morleschio and Civitella Benazzone runs entirely along trails and unpaved roads. The route leads to Monte Martello, where Civitella Benazzone is located. Another hiking route leads from Solfagnano to Civitella Benazzone and back.

Landscape and destinations in the surrounding area

The mountains Monte Tezio and Monte Urbino are located around Civitella Benazzone. In the wider surrounding region, you will also find the natural arches Arco dei Gigli and Mandorlàs Arch. Other destinations in the area include Palazzo Gallenga, the Soprintendenza Beni Architett Museum and the Casa Museo di Palazzo Sorbello museum. Abazzia Montelabate monastery is located near Civitella Benazzone.

Planning according to your interests

When choosing a hotel for a trip to Civitella Benazzone, you can consciously decide how to focus your days. Art and churches, the history of the Castrum, and hikes along trails and unpaved roads represent different travel interests. The destinations in the wider surrounding region also broaden the choice if, in addition to the town itself, you would like to consider historic buildings, museums, mountains or natural arches.

Other places for orientation

For further orientation in the region, you can also explore Pietralunga, Magione, Bonsciano, Pompagnano, Casenove, Marcellano, Carbonesca and Sant'enea.

For the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.