Citerna: Art, Pilgrimage Routes and Panoramic Views

Citerna Between Art, Walls and Distant Views

A holiday apartment in Citerna takes you to a place characterised by well-preserved medieval architecture and panoramic views over the Umbrian valleys. The roads leading up to the hill of Citerna offer panoramic views over the upper Tiber Valley in Umbria and Tuscany. At Piazza Scipioni, the view from the panoramic terrace extends across the entire upper Tiber Valley. For planning your trip, Citerna thus combines its townscape, landscape and various opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.

Art and History in the Town Centre

In the historic centre of Citerna stands the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, dedicated to the town's patron saint. Inside, there is a large panel painting of the Crucifixion, painted by Niccolò Pomarancio in 1570, as well as a terracotta figure of the Madonna and Child from the school of Giovanni della Robbia. This gives the town centre a tangible artistic character that can be combined with a culturally oriented stay.

The Church of San Francesco on Corso Garibaldi was built together with the adjacent Franciscan convent of Santa Elisabetta in the second half of the 15th century, on the foundations of an earlier building. The medieval defensive walkway runs along Citerna's walls; its fully preserved round-arched openings form a series of loggias.

Pilgrimage Routes and Challenging Tours

Citerna is the destination of the third stage of the Way of St Francis for pilgrims from Sansepolcro and, at the same time, the starting point of the stage to Città di Castello. Citerna is also a stage on the Cammino di San Romualdo, which leads from Ravenna to Fabriano.

A challenging route leads from Citerna to Pian delle Capanne through the Umbrian hills. This allows you to combine your stay with a pilgrimage stage or a sports-oriented tour through the hilly landscape. The pilgrim's certificate for the Way of St Francis is available at Citerna's tourist information point.

Cycling Route and Regional Cuisine

Citerna also offers a specific point of interest for cycling travellers: the town lies on the Apennine Cycle Route, a 3,100-kilometre route from Altare in the Province of Savona to Alia in the Province of Palermo. The route therefore represents an independent travel interest alongside the paths around Citerna.

In the Umbrian-Tuscan Valtiberina, pork processing is associated with the production of Vinsanto IGP. In the Valtiberina area, white truffles and porcini mushrooms are also used as the basis for numerous dishes of the local cuisine. When choosing your holiday apartment in Citerna, regional specialities can thus become part of your travel plans alongside art, pilgrimage routes and outdoor activities.

Festival and Museum Space

The Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel is celebrated in Citerna on 8 May. The Museo Bruno Bartoccini museum space is dedicated to the sculptor Bruno Bartoccini, who was born in Pistrino in 1910. Alongside churches, walls and routes, a festive date and a museum space dedicated to the sculptor are therefore also specific points of interest for your discoveries in Citerna.

Further Places for Orientation

Further town pages for planning your trip: Camerata, Azzano, Migliano, San Fatucchio, Sant'enea, Cecanibbi, Camporeggiano, Gualdo Cattaneo.

For the overarching travel overview: Perugia.