The charming village of Lippiano belongs to the municipality of Monte Santa Maria Tiberina, in the province of Perugia in Umbria, Italy.
The Benchmark of the village is its majestic castle that was built back in 1195. The Marquis of Monte Santa Maria Tiberina occupied it in 1336. Today, the recently renovated castle is open to the public during certain days. It is a vast and totally intact castle with a look-out tower visible from a distance. The castle spreads over five floors.
Go for a beautiful long walk around the valley via Lippiano where you’ll take in wonderful scenes through olive groves and ample vineyards, a walk in the past, uninterrupted by artificial noises and cars. Views over the valleys are quite stunning as you can spot several other hill towns in the distance, inviting you to visit them such as Monterchi, Citerna and Anghiari to the north and Monte Santa Maria Tiberina to the southeast. The area is also very popular with road cyclists and mountain bikers.
Perugia is a beautiful medieval city in Umbria, rich in history and art, and its surroundings include evident elements of the Etruscan and the Roman civilizations. The modern part of town is dominated by the presence of its prestigious university which creates a pleasant buzz. There are interesting attractions and a vibrant day scene as well as nightlife with great restaurants and nightspots that make it a very lively place.
Umbria is a famous region of Central Italy crossed by the beautiful River Tiber. Well known for its old cathedral churches and beautiful villages. It is a less traveled region in Central Italy with many advantages over Tuscany. It is the smallest region in Italy and it doesn’t have a coastline or border with another country. It is an ideal country for those who want to experience Italian art, history, culture and cuisine.
The birthplace of the Roman Empire and Renaissance, Italy, showcases many of the world’s greatest artworks, architectural buildings and over the top gastronomical proposals. This is the country where the word “style” expresses the whole nation. Italy has more Unesco World Heritage cultural sites than any other country; among them are Botticelli’s Birth of Venus and Primavera, Michelangelo’s David and Sistine Chapel and da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
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