Holiday apartment in Montecastelli: Tiber, bridge and history

Montecastelli overlooks the Tiber, historic crossings and routes between Città di Castello and Montone. These themes come together particularly clearly at today’s Ponte di Montecastelli: river crossing, pilgrim traffic and local history met here.

Holiday apartment in Montecastelli: routes, bridge and history

Stage 17 from Città di Castello to Montone follows the Tiber via Trestina to Montecastelli. It then leaves the valley floor and climbs to the village of Montone. The stage is officially signposted and partly follows CAI trails 126 and 136 as well as the cycle and footpath; it also bears the official signage of the Viae Sancti Romualdi. On this stage, Montecastelli is considered a rest stop. The village is also associated with a bar and a grocery shop. When choosing accommodation or a holiday apartment, this section of the route is particularly interesting if you are planning a stay with a specific connection to the river and the routes.

The Ponte di Montecastelli was built in an early period, possibly in the 8th or 9th century. A historic ferry at the level of today’s Ponte di Montecastelli was one of the few significant crossing options for people from Città di Castello, who otherwise had hardly any opportunity to cross the river. The bridge also served pilgrims travelling to Rome through the upper Tiber Valley.

Church and castle of Montecastelli

The Chiesa di San Pietro in Montecastelli was built between 1890 and 1897, probably on the remains of an older parish church. Its activity as a parish church can be traced back to 1751; it is still designated as a parish church. At the entrance, beneath a pointed arch, there is a ceramic image. It depicts an angel freeing Saint Peter from his chains.

The first known records of the Monte Castelli castle date from the beginning of the 11th century. The Monte Castelli castle was organised together with other fortified structures in this regional area. Together with the church and the Ponte, this creates a historical focal point that you can take into account when planning culturally oriented days.

Palaces, museums and surrounding mountains

The Palazzo Vitelli alla Cannoniera, which is considered a palace, is located in the Montecastelli area. The Museo del Duomo, which is considered a museum, is also located nearby. The Museo Diocesano Di Citta' Di Castello is likewise located in the vicinity of Montecastelli and is considered a museum. The Palazzo dei Priori is also nearby and is considered a palace. These places open up additional cultural themes for a stay, without limiting you to the history of Montecastelli itself.

The surrounding landscape includes several elevations considered to be mountains: Monte Acuto is located near Montecastelli, as are Poggio le Liane and Cima di Sant'Anna. Monte Tezio lies in the wider regional surroundings of Montecastelli and is also considered a mountain. If you would like to include landscape-related themes alongside historical discoveries, these different spatial connections may play a role in choosing your excursion destinations.

When deciding on a holiday apartment in Montecastelli, you can prioritise the focus of your days. The signposted Stage 17 supports planning centred around the Tiber, the routes and the climb to the village of Montone. The Ponte di Montecastelli, the Chiesa di San Pietro and the castle offer culturally interested travellers other points of connection. If different interests come together in your travel group, you can organise your stay around these clearly distinguishable themes.

Further places for your planning

Torgiano, Bosco, Bastardo, Rasiglia, Ponte Nuovo, Cascia, Deruta, Canalicchio Di Collazzone

For the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.