Hello dear friends,
It's always so wonderful to write here and read your posts, especially because your support is very intense, and it brings me great joy. As promised a few days ago, today I want to share this post about a place I discovered during my work. However, this time it's not a village, but still a part of a beautiful fortified village located on Lake Trasimeno in Umbria. I'm talking about a tourist destination that is definitely not well-known, which is the Tower of MonteColognola. Here, you can admire what remains of the medieval castle.
I must admit it's always a shame to see these fascinating artworks in such a state of degradation. This place definitely needs more appreciation and promotion among a wider audience. However, what comforts me is that it can be explored completely free of charge. We should strive to preserve and make these wonders known to everyone!
Just like Tuscany, Umbria also hides true gems, especially within the province of Perugia. I remember passing through that road and coming across this construction that caught my attention. So, I stopped to take some photos. I always want to carry memories of the places I visit with me.
I discovered that these areas were already inhabited in Roman times. It was only in 1293 that this fortress was built to protect the inhabitants from continuous aggressions. Unfortunately, in the 1600s, it was conquered by Ferdinando II dei Medici, who stripped it of all its belongings, and it fell into a long period of decline. As you can see in the photos, it's still in more or less the same condition.
Without a doubt, what fascinated me about this castle is the skillful use of limestone as a construction material, combined with the clever placement of terracotta. Fortunately, as you can see in the pictures, the entrance doors are well-preserved, as well as a significant portion of the protective walls of the village.
The beautiful thing is that being situated on a hill, it offers a stunning view all around. I only regret not having visited the village itself, where it seems that about a hundred inhabitants still live. Moreover, I discovered that inside this village, there is a church, and if you're lucky, you can find the parish priest and visit it completely free of charge.
I'm always amazed when I come across these constructions in front of my eyes. By now, I think you know how much I love art and the history of the past. I just hope that these monuments will be more valued, especially because none of my friends who took the course with me knew about this castle.
That's why I want to share these photos with you, and with my little promotion, I hope to give some more publicity to this place, which, from my point of view, is definitely worth a visit.
Thank you for reading my post and taking the time to look at the photos I'm sharing here. See you very soon in my next post!
