Castiglione in Teverina
Welcome to Castiglione in Teverina!
Hello everyone! Have you ever been to Castiglione in Teverina? It's a beautiful town located between Lazio and Umbria, with a hill that offers a panoramic view of the Tiber valley. Today I will tell you a little bit about this place, from its historical origins to its current economy. Are you ready?
Physical geography of Castiglione in Teverina
The territory of Castiglione in Teverina extends over a hill from which you can admire the Tiber valley. The climate is classified as zone D, with 1826 GR/G. But let's move on to history.
The history of Castiglione in Teverina
The territory of Castiglione in Teverina has been inhabited since the times of the Etruscans and Villanovians. The village originated following the construction of a fortress, around the year 1000, and hosted the inhabitants of the destroyed Paterno (Castel Sant'Angelo). During the Middle Ages, it was a fiefdom of the Monaldeschi della Cervara and Savelli, then of the Farnese, who held it until 1637. At that point, tired of being controlled by different lords, the people of Castiglione decided to "redeem" themselves through a census of 20,000 scudi.
Later, Castiglione in Teverina distinguished itself during the Risorgimento, especially after 1860 when, although it still belonged to the Papal State, it was a few kilometers from the Kingdom of Italy, to which it joined in 1870.
During World War II, particularly on March 6 and 7, 1944, Castiglione in Teverina played an important part in the resistance to Nazi-fascism. Due to a report, the fascists of the RSI of Orvieto surprised the members of an anti-fascist gang in a cave in Sermugnano, arresting seven people. After being subjected to atrocious torture, they were shot on March 29, 1944 in a gravel pit in Camorena, a village in the municipality of Orvieto. Also, some relatives of the victims and the peasants of the place suffered violence and torture.
The society of Castiglione in Teverina
The population of Castiglione in Teverina is about 2276 inhabitants, with a slightly growing demographic evolution in recent years.
Castiglione in Teverina's culture
Castiglione in Teverina boasts several traditions and religious festivals, including:
- The patronal feast of SS. Crocifisso, which runs from April 30 to May 3;
- The feast of St. Anthony of Padua on June 13;
- The patronal feast of Our Lady of the Snows on August 5.
In addition, there are several civil events, such as the Harvest Festival on July 16 and 17, 2022, the Wine Festival of the Tevere hills from August 3 to 7, 2022, the Grape Harvest Festival from September 24 to 25, 2022, and the San Martino Oil Mushrooms and Wine Festival from November 11 to 13, 2022.
Monuments and places of interest in Castiglione in Teverina
Castiglione in Teverina has many monuments and places of interest, including the Wine and Agro-food Sciences Museum, the Collegiate Church of Saints Philip and James from the seventeenth century, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows from the sixteenth century, and the Church of San Rocco from the fifteenth century. In addition, you can visit the Monaldeschi Fortress from the thirteenth century, the Poggio di Sermugnano (a protohistoric and Etruscan archaeological site), and the Archaeological Map of Sermugnano and its territory.
The economy of Castiglione in Teverina
According to Istat, in 2015 the municipality of Castiglione in Teverina had 145 active businesses with 305 employees. Most of the companies are in the services sector, followed by commerce and industry.
Conclusion
Here's a brief overview of Castiglione in Teverina! Don't miss the opportunity to visit this beautiful town that has so much to offer. From its historical origins to its monuments and traditions, Castiglione in Teverina is a destination that deserves to be known by many.
