Umbertide - Preggio
The road that leads to Preggio, on a hill overlooking Umbertide, lies the castle of Romeggio building that dates back to medieval times, when these lands for passing the "Romei", pilgrims who came to visit the holy places. Not far encountered Polgeto Castle, built in 1399. Then along a few kilometers you reach Preggio, an ancient village at 630 m. in height surrounded by lush vegetation and forests that make it a resort for those who love nature and tranquility of the Umbrian hills.
The Rock of Preggio, for its dominant position, was considered the most important area of Perugino and the Upper Tiber Valley. Already existed in 917, when Emperor Berengar I confirmed the lordship of the Marquess Preggio Uguccione II of Bourbon. Besides the ruins of the fortress, it is worth visiting the church of SS Trinity in St. Francisco (1223) which houses a silver-gilt reliquary that holds a "Holy Thorn" exposed the Tuesday after Easter and the church of Our Lady of Grace (1400) which contains a lovely Renaissance style altar and the fresco attrribuito Pinturicchio. From Preggio you can go to Lake Trasimeno is discovered in all its beauty from Pinewood Col Bell, perfect for outdoor picnics and relaxing in a cool climate.