Piediluco
The village of Piediluco has a peaceful and traditional atmosphere. The narrow winding streets, stone houses and characteristic alleys create a charming atmosphere. Strolling through the village, one catches delightful glimpses of the narrow alleys on which the houses are built and encounters pretty little squares from which to admire a beautiful panorama. The Church of San Francesco overlooks the street from its elevated position. Built to commemorate the passage of the saint through Piediluco, the church was completed in 1338. Today it is a Franciscan sanctuary and is part of the itinerary of the Via di Francesco.
On the summit of Mount Luco stands the mighty Rocca, which guarded the territory in the Middle Ages. Now it imposes its presence. From here, there is an unparalleled view: the lake, with its bizarre shape and outstretched arms, appears nestled between green hills and valleys that make up a marvellous landscape. The mountain that stands out on the opposite side of the village and seems to be floating, is Caperno. The residents refer to it as the "mountain of the Echo" because of its alleged ability to return an echo if you shout out towards it.
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The Church of St Francis, Piediluco
Piediluco is one of the places in southern Umbria where St Francis frequently stopped.
Piediluco is one of the places in southern Umbria where St Francis frequently stopped.
“Le libertà” by Giulio Turcato
Seven iron columns, each nine metres high, colourful, brightly painted with industrial type paint. They are "Le libertà" by Giulio Turcato installed in Piediluco in 1989.
Seven iron columns, each nine metres high, colourful, brightly painted with industrial type paint. They are "Le libertà" by Giulio Turcato installed in Piediluco in 1989.
The fortress of Piediluco
The Fortress of Piediluco, an iconic monument of the place, stands atop Mount Luco, which in ancient times was cloaked by a forest considered sacred.
The Fortress of Piediluco, an iconic monument of the place, stands atop Mount Luco, which in ancient times was cloaked by a forest considered sacred.
Piediluco Lake
Located at the southern end of Umbria, on the border with Lazio, nestled between the Luco and Caperno mountains, it is the largest lake in the region after Lake Trasimeno.
Located at the southern end of Umbria, on the border with Lazio, nestled between the Luco and Caperno mountains, it is the largest lake in the region after Lake Trasimeno.