: Umbria
Regions of Italy
: Umbria
The first Fortress of Assisi was destroyed by the inhabitants themselves of Assisi, who in 1198 set up a free Commune, surrounded by the ancient outer walls, still running for more than 4 km. The characteristic corbels, for repelling attacks and sieges, surmount the perimeter of the fortress. In 1459 Pope Pio II Piccolomini completed the construction of the majestic Polygonal Tower, guarding the Valley of Tescio.
PROVINCE OF PERUGIA – ASSESSORSHIP FOR TOURISM
“Court Stories, power and its places: guided tours among forts, castles and palaces from the Middle Age to the [Read more...]
The first Fortress of Assisi was destroyed by the inhabitants themselves of Assisi, who in 1198 set up a free Commune, surrounded by the ancient outer walls, still running for more than 4 km. The characteristic corbels, for repelling attacks and sieges, surmount the perimeter of the fortress. In 1459 Pope Pio II Piccolomini completed the construction of the majestic Polygonal Tower, guarding the Valley of Tescio.
PROVINCE OF PERUGIA – ASSESSORSHIP FOR TOURISM
“Court Stories, power and its places: guided tours among forts, castles and palaces from the Middle Age to the Renaissance”. The Assessorship for Tourism inaugurates the third edition of the event that contributed to acquaint the History of the Communes of the Province of Perugia, through territory, architectonical beauties, the artistic patrimony, traditions and typical customs of Umbria.
