Holiday apartment in Città della Pieve: history, saffron and trails

Several specific local features come together in Città della Pieve: a medieval historic centre, trails through olive groves and woodland, as well as museums, an archaeological site and a cave in the surrounding area. Added to this are the Perugino connection of the guided Trekking Urbano, E-bike excursions in the Terre del Perugino and the autumnal Zafferiamo.

Historic centre and distinctive local details

The medieval historic centre of Città della Pieve is built from locally produced bricks in characteristic shades ranging from pink to dark pink. At its narrowest point, the Vicolo Baciadonne in Città della Pieve is less than 70 cm wide.

Città della Pieve is located on the SS71 road. The Chiusi-Chianciano Terme A1 motorway exit is 20 km away; the nearest railway station is also Chiusi-Chianciano Terme. When planning your arrival, the SS71, the A1 exit and the railway station provide three different points of reference.

Cultural sites in the surrounding area

The area around Città della Pieve is home to the Opera Laicale Della Cattedrale Museum, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Chiusi, the Museo Civico and the Parco Archeologico Naturalistico Di Belvedere archaeological site. The Grotte paleolitiche di Belverde cave is also located in the surrounding area. The underground rooms of the Cantine della Corgna, by contrast, are located in Città della Pieve itself.

The guided Trekking Urbano leads through Città della Pieve and to noteworthy places connected with Perugino.

Trails between the centre and the countryside

The Fosso della Molinella Trek begins in the historic centre of Città della Pieve and follows the Fosso S. Selvatico and the Fosso Molinella through olive groves, past spring blossoms and through woodland. For route planning, the starting point is in the historic centre; from there, the route leads through olive groves, past spring blossoms and through woodland.

Cycling is also part of the offering: E-bike excursions are available as part of the experiences in the Terre del Perugino. The mountains Monte Città di Fallera, Monte Cetona and Monte Calvello are also located around Città della Pieve. Cycling enthusiasts can plan E-bike excursions in the Terre del Perugino as a separate element of their trip.

Saffron and festival culture

Every autumn, Città della Pieve hosts Zafferiamo, featuring saffron tastings and a market for local products. Another cultural highlight is the Festa dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio, the patron saint festival of Città della Pieve, whose programme from the seventeenth to the nineteenth of June included religious celebrations, catechesis, a concert and a procession. The two festivals therefore take place in different seasons and are suitable as a time reference for trip planning.

More places for your trip planning

San Giovanni Di Baiano, Migliano, San Terenziano, Missiano Di Panicale, Villa, Morra, Casacastalda and Montone

For the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.