Lisciano Niccone
Located in northwestern Umbria on the Tuscan border, Lisciano Niccone is a small village that rises above the valley of the Niccone stream, overlooking the road that links the Tiber valley with Lake Trasimeno and the Valdichiana.
THREE ”must sees” in LISCIANO NICCONE
> Lisciano Castle
> Reschio Castle
> Ecological excursions
HISTORY
The Etruscan and Roman archeological finds discovered
in the area bear witness to the presence of human settlements in ancient times. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Lisciano became an important strategic point for passing through the Byzantine corridor, one of the main routes linking Rome with Ravenna, traces of which can be seen in the nearby castles and fortresses. In the Middle Ages the area was included in the dominion of Perugia, and later came under the control of the Papal States (1479) until the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy
(1861).
ART, CULTURE, ENVIRONMENT
Interesting sights among the many art treasures the area has to offer include Lisciano Castle, built in about the 9th-10th century at the top of the hill that rises above the village, and, nearby, the Castles of Reschio, Sorbello and Pierle.
Religious buildings worthy of a visit are the Church of San Tommaso, the Church of Santa Maria delle Corti and the Church of San Nicolò, which has an altarpiece by Eusebio da San Giorgio (15th century), a
pupil of Raphael.
Nearby, the road that leads to Tuoro offers stupendous views of Lake Trasimeno. Just a bit farther ahead one reaches the hamlet of Borghetto, site of the ferocious battle between Hannibal and the Roman army led by the consul Flaminius.
The area is one of great environmental interest: the cool waters of the streams and hikes on ecological routes, together with genuine, wholesome foods prepared according to local tradition, offer visitors a natural environment that has
remained intact.
EVENTS
Feast of St. Benedict, Patron Saint of Lisciano Niccone (21 March)
“Bringoli” Festival (July)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (8 December)
TYPICAL PRODUCTS
Cheese
Mushrooms
Chestnuts
INFORMATION
Commune of Lisciano Niccone
075.844132
Website: www.lisciano.org
How to get there
From the north: A1 motorway, Valdichiana exit. E45 expressway toward Lake Trasimeno, Tuoro exit, go
toward Umbertide, arriving first at Cima di Tuoro and then Lisciano Niccone.
From the south: A1 motorway, Orte exit. E45 expressway: at the Perugia exit continue toward Florence, exiting at Torricella, then follow signs for Castel Rigone-Lisciano Niccone, arriving first at Trecine and continuing on to Lisciano Niccone.
Tourist Information
IAT – Upper Tiber Valley District
Piazza Matteotti - Logge Bufalini - 06012 Città di Castello
Tel. 0758554922 - Fax 0758552100
E-mail: info@iat.citta-di-castello.pg.it |
