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Umbria - Places to visit - Piegaro Town Hall: P.zza Matteotti, 7 - Piegaro (PG) Piegaro is located on the east side of the Nestore River, along the road which goes from Perugia to Citt della Pieve, in an area rich in woods, grapevines and olive groves.
The economy of Piegaro is characterised by its traditional agricultural activities (cereals, grapevines, tobacco and natural products gathered in the woods), and industrial activities which have developed around the electrical plant of Pietrafitta and a glass-making manufacturer BRIEF HISTORY Piegaro was founded by the Romans in 290 b.C., when the town was probably used in treating soldiers injured in the Chiusi war. In the Middle Ages, it was part of the fiefs of the neighbouring towns (Montegabbione, Orvieto, Perugia, and Marsciano) until the 16th century when it became part of the Church State. The Churchs domination ended in 1860 when the Kingdom of Italy was founded Hotel reservationHotel, bed and breakfast, apartment-venere.com
SIGHTS TO SEE In the centre of town Church of St. Sylvester Surrounding Area Montarale Park At Greppolischieto: The village of Greppolischieto Castle Small Church of St. Laurence
At Pietrafitta: Abbey of the Seven Monks (11th 12th cent.) Interior of the Abbey of the Seven Monks Church of the Madonna del Fosso (16th cent.) Church of S. Maria Assunta Ruins of the Castle At Gaiche >>Castle (13th cent.) FOLKLORE AND EVENTS >>Asparagus Festival (end of April beginning of May), at Pietrafitta TYPICAL LOCAL PRODUCTS >>Mushrooms |
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