Montignano
The origins of the Castle of Montignano date back to 962 when Otto I of Saxony was crowned in Milan as Emperor of Germany and King of  Italy by Pope John XII and he immediately tried to gain the loyalty [...]
Villa San Faustino
The castle of Villa San Faustino was part of the Terre Arnolfe in the tenth and eleventh centuries (mentioned in documents of the abbey of Farfa 1115 and 1118). The castle, connected to the important parish chu [...]
Colpetrazzo
Castle built between 1300 and 1400, it still preserves its medieval structure. Of particular interest is the medieval main door near the small church of San Bernardino. Above the church of San Bernardino is sit [...]
Mezzanelli
The castle of Mezzanelli has followed the fortunes of the various rulers who handled its political life. Once part of Terre Arnolfe, the castle was cited in documents from 1115 and 1118 (Earls Ridolfo, Saraceno [...]
Castel Rinaldi
Medieval village built in 1160 by a certain "Rinaldo Duke of Calabria", Castel Rinaldi was part of the fief of the Arnolfi. Constantly part of Guelph, Castel Rinaldi was often the center of infighting that mark [...]
Viepri
The fortified village of Viepri is wrapped in high hills, which ensured defense for centuries and still seem to hide it. Built after 1380 on the ruins of the demolished castle of Monte Schignano, its rule was t [...]
Martani Mountains
The Martani Mountains extend evenly from south to north for about 35 km between the provinces of Perugia and Terni. They border to the east on the Umbrian Valley and Valserra, to the west on th [...]
Castelvecchio
The village is today very different from what must have appeared in the Middle Ages. Today only some ruins of the fortified village remain, hidden by vegetation. Literature attest it as one of the most [...]

Monte Martano Trekking

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The route is accessible on foot or by bike and is located along the ridge of the Monti Martani. Starting Point is the leisure area of Acqua Canale indicated as a interess in the route map. Continue towards Massa Martana reaching Mount Castro where is possible to see the remains of a “Castelliere” and some emergencies of botanical interest. Exceeded Monte Castro, following the street for 1.4 km after can follow the signs white and red  of CAI trail Martani Trekking. It reaches Ditch Acqua Canale and continue towards Sorgente La Rocca, another picnic area along the path. Few hundred meters before the source you can see the ruins of a medieval fortifications in the area, the stronghold of Bonaccorso and  after a kilometer during the winter season is possible to see the ruins of the castle of Gagliole.

The route continues towards Sella di Giano and after two kilometers reaches the refuge of Monte Martano. Here observe the centuries-old beech forest in La Ghiaccia which is crossed by the road that reaches the Passo di Acqua Canale. From here a path of 500 meters between grasslands and juniper can reach the starting point.

 

 

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Andar per Castelli….tra storia e leggenda (2)
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Chiesa di Sant’illuminata
Historic and Naturalistic itinerary on the occidental flanks of the Martani Mountains
8,4 km – by car, 5,3km trekking. This itinerary is a  trekking along the western slope of the mountain Monte Castro,  a relief above Massa Martana. From the town of Massa Martana [...]

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