Ospedalicchio: St. Francis Way, Churches and Umbrian Tradition

Ospedalicchio between the St. Francis Way, the wayside shrine and local history

On the map of the St. Francis Way, Ospedalicchio is one of the places associated with St. Francis depicted there. The shrine of the Madonna del Rosario in Ospedalicchio is also listed on this map as place associated with St. Francis no. 20. This dual connection with the St. Francis Way and the shrine places Ospedalicchio within the local history of the Franciscan tradition.

Castello di Ospedalicchio and churches: sacristy, wax image and Via Ghisleria

At the site of Castello di Ospedalicchio, the former 17th-century country residence of the Eugeni family was restored and converted into accommodation. Together with the churches and the St. Francis Way, Ospedalicchio emerges as a place with several historical points of reference.

The ancient Oratory of San Leonardo was expanded into a church at the end of the 19th century, dedicated to San Cristoforo Vitale and the Madonna del Pianto. In the parish church of Ospedalicchio, the sacristy corresponds to the apse of the former Church of San Cristoforo. A blue-and-white wax image of the Madonna della Pietà is also located there. For the Church of San Cristoforo (Ospedalicchio), the municipality of Bastia Umbra provides an image gallery and videos online.

Another detail can be found at Castello di Ospedalicchio: on the gate side facing Perugia, there is a square stone bearing the inscription „Via Ghisleria“. The designation was attributed in 1577 to the Governor of Perugia, Pietro Ghisleri. The square stone connects the Castello with the Governor of Perugia, Pietro Ghisleri, and the year 1577.

Museums and ancient sites around Ospedalicchio

The Museo del vino, a museum, is located in the area around Ospedalicchio. Also in the surrounding area are the Temple of Minerva, an ancient site, Rocca Maggiore Castle, also an ancient site, and the National Archaeological Museum of Perugia, a museum.

Monte Veduta del Lago, natural arches and Giardini pubblici

The area around Ospedalicchio also features various landforms. Monte Veduta del Lago, a mountain, is located in the area around Ospedalicchio. Also in the surrounding area are Arco dei Gigli and Mandorlàs Arch, each a natural arch. Giardini pubblici, a garden, is also located in the immediate vicinity of Ospedalicchio. The mountain, natural arches and garden complement the church and museum themes with impressions of the surrounding landscape.

Madonna della Pietà celebration, Ospedalicchio in Festa and Umbrian cuisine

The Madonna della Pietà celebration is traditionally held on the last Sunday in August. At Ospedalicchio in Festa, karaoke, live bands, DJ sets, theatrical performances and games were offered between four Rioni. Typical dishes from Umbrian tradition were served at this festival in Piazza Bruno Buozzi.

Further destinations

Pale, Pascelupo, Rosciolo, Chiugiana-La Commenda, Costacciaro, Colle, Tuoro Sul Trasimeno, Castelluccio

To the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.