Holiday apartment in Scritto – discover churches, Castello di Petroia and mountains

Scritto among churches, mountains and history

Scritto and its surroundings combine sacred sites, medieval architecture and a landscape shaped by mountains. Between the village, Vallingegno and the valleys of Petroia, you will find different options for planning your day: churches and an abbey, a complex of buildings enclosed by a ring of walls, as well as paths for walking. Further cultural attractions extend into the surrounding region.

Sacred sites in Scritto and Vallingegno

The parish church of Scritto is dedicated to the Archangel San Michele Arcangelo. The parish church houses the small Madonna Bruna, known as the Madonna di Loreto, which comes from Caprignone. In Vallingegno, the Abbazia di Vallingegno is associated with the life of Saint Francis. Saint Francis is said to have sought refuge there after being attacked near Caprignone. Also located in Vallingegno is the Chiesa di San Verecondo, a branch church of the parish of San Michele Arcangelo in Scritto.

Castello di Petroia as a historical focal point

Castello di Petroia is a medieval complex of buildings enclosed by a ring of walls. It is strategically located between Gubbio and Perugia and dominates the Chiascio Valley and the road to Assisi. The oldest document attesting to the origins of Castello di Petroia dates from 1072. Today, Castello di Petroia houses a hotel.

For directions to Castello di Petroia, signage for it can be found on the left about 1 mile after the village of Scritto. A gravel road approximately 1.2 km long then leads to the castle.

Mountains and walking paths in the valleys of Petroia

The landscape around Scritto is also shaped by several mountains. Monte Urbino, a mountain, is located in the immediate vicinity of Scritto. Monte Niavo, Monte Citerna and Monte delle Croci are also located in the surrounding area, each of them a mountain. The valleys of Petroia have 10 km of paths for walking.

Cultural attractions in the surrounding area

The ancient site Teatro Romano Gubbio, the Palazzo dei Consoli museum and the Abazzia Montelabate monastery are located in the surroundings of Scritto. The ancient site Rocca Maggiore Castle is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Scritto.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Scritto, you can use your preferred holiday focus as a guide: walks in the valleys of Petroia, sacred sites in Scritto and Vallingegno, or historical destinations in the wider surrounding region. Those wishing to combine different interests can include landscapes and cultural sites in their daily itinerary.

More places for planning your trip

Panicarola, Umbertide, San Brizio, San Biagio De La Valle, Petrignano, Casamaggiore, Chiugiana-La Commenda, Passaggio Di Assisi

To the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.