Capodacqua
Discover Capodacqua
Welcome to Capodacqua, a picturesque hamlet of the Municipality of Foligno, in the province of Perugia. This foothill village is located in the northeast of Foligno, at the beginning of the Roveggiano stream valley, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful Umbrian region.
History
The area surrounding Capodacqua was already inhabited during the Iron Age by Umbrian populations who left necropolises, sanctuaries, and high fortifications, such as the fortification on Mount Burano. In the Middle Ages, it was known as "Castrum and Fortillitium Capudacque" and was equipped with a castle by the Trinci of Foligno in 1387, guarding the Via Flaminia.
Economy and Events
Capodacqua is famous for its numerous springs and sources, which have provided motive power to mills and oil mills over the centuries, and today provide water for aqueducts in several cities. Agriculture is still a source of livelihood for the region, and the cultivation of olive trees, vines, and truffles is particularly widespread. In recent years, some producers have started to cultivate Crocus sativus.
Don't miss the patron saint's feast on the second Sunday after Easter, in honor of Saint Dominic Abate, or the village festival "Festevolezze" which takes place between July and August.
Monuments and Places of Art
Capodacqua is a real tourist attraction for its rich artistic and historical heritage. Among the most important monuments are:
- The Trinci Castle, with a pentagonal tower and perimeter walls, now restored and used as a hotel;
- The Fortress of Poggio di Galestro, overlooking the Trinci Castle;
- Castel Salvino, located on the top of a hill and offering a panoramic view of the Roveggiano valley;
- The remains of an ancient Roman viaduct, located in the locality of Pieve Fanonica, on the Via Flaminia route;
- The Sanctuary of Madonna del Castello, with a 14th-century fresco;
- The Parish Church of Santa Maria and Anna;
- The Church of San Giovanni Battista.
How to get to Capodacqua
Capodacqua can be reached via the SS77 Val di Chienti road, or through the Via Flaminia artery, leading to Nocera Umbra. In addition, the village has a railway station, Capodacqua-Pieve Fanonica, along the Rome-Ancona line.
Come and explore this wonderful Umbrian village and be enchanted by its history, natural beauty, and artistic and cultural treasures!
