Civitella del Lago – Culture, Fountains and Landscape

Civitella del Lago between History and Landscape

Civitella del Lago has Roman origins. In the Middle Ages, the town developed into a strong bastion of the city of Todi. Specific points of interest include the Chiesa della Madonna del Prato, the Museo ovoteca, the Palazzo degli Atti, Piazza Belvedere and the Passeggiata delle 5 fontane.

Chiesa della Madonna del Prato and Museo ovoteca

The Chiesa della Madonna del Prato dates from 1660. The church contains 14 Stations of the Cross paintings created by contemporary painters. The Museo ovoteca in Civitella del Lago presents another cultural theme. It houses an extensive collection of painted or carved eggs. The works were created by professional artists, amateurs and school students as part of the Mostra Concorso Nazionale “Ovo Pinto”.

Palazzo degli Atti, Piazza Belvedere and Fountains

The Palazzo degli Atti is one of Civitella del Lago’s attractions. Piazza Belvedere is bordered by old castle walls and offers a wide panorama. The Passeggiata delle 5 fontane is an urban circuit that runs along the Fontana Pozzarello, the Fontana Nova and three other fountains. The Fontana Nova dates from the 18th century. The fountain route and Piazza Belvedere draw attention to two specific local features: water sources and castle walls with panoramic views. This local circuit thus combines buildings, walls, a viewpoint and several fountains to create a variety of historical and landscape impressions.

Hiking Trail and Landscape Forms

An official hiking trail begins in Civitella del Lago; from there, views extend over Lago di Corbara and the wide valley panorama. The Buche del Vento are rock fissures from which strong cold air currents blow out or into which they flow at certain times of day. The time of day is part of observing this natural phenomenon. The so-called Vorgozzo Voragine is a gorge. The landscape trail therefore leads to views of the lake and valley, while the Buche del Vento and the Vorgozzo Voragine describe distinctive forms of the landscape.

Parco di Bottilandia

Parco di Bottilandia is a woodland area where animals find shelter in small huts made from old wooden barrels. The huts made from old barrels give the woodland area an unusual, tangible detail. Here, animals and woodland form a distinct local feature alongside the historical and geological landscape forms.

Regional Cuisine

The area’s culinary offerings include truffles, extra virgin olive oil and products from Norcia’s great sausage-making tradition. The culinary theme thus ranges from truffles and oil to a regional sausage-making tradition. Civitella del Lago combines local history, landscape observation, cultural collections and products from the area in a clearly structured selection.

Further destinations for your planning: Avigliano Umbro, Lugnano In Teverina, San Liberato, Penna In Teverina, Morrano Nuovo, Monterivoso, Cantone and Montecampano.

For the broader travel overview: Terni.