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The Castle of the Knights of Malta in Magione, an ancient fortified complex whose history is linked to the Hospitaller Knights and the 1502 Diet of Magione, houses Renaissance frescoes and re-enacts historical conspiracies.

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul, formerly the headquarters of the Society of the Disciplinati (Flagellants) of the Holy Saviour, is one of the city's three parishes.

Campo del Sole in Tuoro sul Trasimeno is an original open-air museum, rising on Punta Navaccia, an area of great naturalistic interest.

Eel, crucian carp, carp, silverside, pike, perch, sun perch, catfish and tench are the fish that are caught every day in the waters of Lake Trasimeno. One of the typical dishes where the unique and unmistakable taste of lake fish triumphs is the "tegamaccio", a fish soup that takes its name from the terracotta pan in which it is cooked with extra virgin olive oil, tomato sauce, white wine and aromatic herbs.

Lake Trasimeno is the ideal destination to spend a hot summer day practising water sports: from windsurfing to sailing, via kitesurfing and SUP, treat yourself to an unforgettable experience full of fun.

The domina laci brings dace and prized fish

The Trasimeno route, a circular route of about 160 km through the beautiful villages of the area, with breathtaking views of the lake from the surrounding hills.

A simple recipe with the exceptional products of Lake Trasimeno.

Il Giardino dei Lauri is a contemporary art gallery near Città della Pieve with over 300 works. Founded in 1990, it hosts events and promotes art in Umbria and Tuscany.

Saffron: a precious spice with numerous organoleptic properties.  It is one of Umbria's most important local trades which involves the territories of Città della Pieve, Cascia, Gubbio and Spoleto.

Strangozzi, popular throughout Umbria, are also known as strozzapreti or umbricelli depending on the area. This pasta variety, very simple to make, has always been part of Umbrian culinary tradition. Meat, fish or vegetable sauces can be used, depending on the locality.

The wines of the Colli del Trasimeno route take their character from the sweetness of the landscape. The soft tannins of Gamay and the moderate acidity of Grechetto: classic confirmations and unexpected enological surprises await among the lands of Hannibal.   

An itinerary among gastronomy and culture, from Magione to Passignano, to discover the PDO Trasimeno Hills.

Legume antichissimo ricordato da Plinio il Vecchio e  da Alberto Magno. Ogni famiglia aveva il suo tipo preferito di seme, tanto che, prima di diventare Presidio Slow Food,  esistevano tantissime variabili.

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The conformation of the hills, the small flat area and above all the presence of the lake characterize a micro-climate that makes this territory particularly suitable for the cultivation of vines and olives.

Where herons and ospreys fly