Holiday apartment in Giano dell'Umbria: culture, trails and olive groves

Between Giano dell'Umbria and Morcicchia, olive groves and farmland lie on the slopes of the Monti Martani at elevations of 550 to 600 metres.

Trails through the Umbrian landscape

The Martani Trekking trail network crosses Giano dell'Umbria; the individual trails are marked in the countryside with trail markers and signposts. The route Tra ulivi millenari e abbazie benedettine is 10.5 kilometres long and can be completed by car, on foot or by mountain bike. The 7.8-kilometre route Passeggiando per Castelli…tra storia e leggenda can likewise be explored by these means.

Medieval walls and Chiesa di San Francesco

Giano dell'Umbria preserves two circular rings of medieval walls with gates, towers and smaller entrances. The walls date from the 12th or 13th century and were restored in the 14th century on the orders of Cardinal Albornoz. The Chiesa di San Francesco dates from the second half of the 13th century and preserves an 18th-century wooden organ. Its Cappella del Crocifisso contains a cycle of frescoes attributed to the painter Giovanni di Corraduccio from Foligno.

Palazzo Pubblico and archaeological finds

The Palazzo Pubblico has medieval origins and was remodelled several times over the centuries. A municipal coat of arms from the 14th or 15th century remains set into the wall at the entrance. The palazzo also houses archaeological finds from an ancient Roman villa discovered in the village of Toccioli. The local archaeological museum, Antiquarium, preserves finds from excavations at the Villa Rufione in Toccioli. The excavation uncovered 18 rooms, including two rooms belonging to a bathing complex. The mosaics are only partially preserved; the same applies to parts of the wall decoration consisting of marble facings and frescoes.

Wine, olive oil and regional experiences

Giano dell'Umbria lies within the production area of the Colli Martani DOC wines. The area comprises three zones with protected designations of origin: two for wine and one for extra virgin olive oil. At the Oro di Giano site in Macciano, tastings and participation in company events are offered. The bookable experience Visita & Gusta includes a tasting of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG with Pecorino, as well as organic extra virgin olive oil with bruschetta.

Events and olive-growing culture

La Mangiaunta took place in Giano dell'Umbria for its 19th edition from 1 November to 3 November 2024. The programme of La Mangiaunta 2024 included guided tours of oil mills, workshops, music, walks and activities for children. The Fiera di San Francesco takes place every year on the first Sunday in October in the centre of the hamlet of Bastardo. The exhibition Ulivi Immortali begins at the monumental San Francesco complex and extends across the area of Giano dell'Umbria, where the olive tree has found suitable growing conditions for years.

Holiday apartment in Giano dell'Umbria and your travel idea

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in Giano dell'Umbria, you can incorporate the highlights of these places into your plans: medieval buildings and archaeological themes for cultural days, marked trails and Monte Martano for landscapes and trekking, and wine and olive oil experiences for enjoyable breaks. Monte Martano is regarded as an area for trekking and offers views over the Umbrian plain and the surrounding mountains.

For further discoveries in the same area, the direct links to the places lead you to Ferretto, Bettona, Palazzo, Cannara, Bevagna, Sanguineto, Preggio and Solomeo.

For the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.