Lisciano Niccone
Lisciano Niccone: a municipality in the Niccone Valley
Hello everyone! Today I will talk about Lisciano Niccone, an Italian municipality located in the Niccone Valley, in the province of Perugia, Umbria. The municipality is inhabited by 582 people and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the valley and the Niccone river.
Physical geography
Lisciano Niccone is located halfway between Umbertide (PG) and Cortona (AR) and is separated from Tuscany by the Niccone river, which separates it from the hamlets of Mercatale (Cortona) and Mengaccini, of the municipality of Cortona. The highest point of the municipal territory is Monte Castiglione (802 m). The municipality's climate classification is zone E, with 2109 GR/G.
History
The municipality has medieval origins and has been owned by Perugia since 1202, belonging then to the Casali of Cortona. In 1479 it returned under the Papal State and remained there until 1861, when it was united with the Kingdom of Italy. On the territory there are the ruins of an eleventh-century castle and a church dedicated to Saint Thomas Apostle.
Society
Lisciano Niccone has had a constant demographic evolution in recent years and counts around 582 inhabitants at the moment.
Culture
The typical dish of Lisciano Niccone is Bringoli, handmade noodles made from water and flour. They are a culinary delicacy worth trying!
Administration
The management of the municipality is entrusted to the local administration, which deals with services and activities of competence.
Sports
ASD Valdipierle is the local football team, which plays in the Umbrian First Category group A. The UPD Valdipierle five-a-side football team participates in the amateur UISP championship of the province of Perugia.
Notes
These are some general information about the municipality of Lisciano Niccone. If you are in the area, I recommend visiting this tranquil and picturesque place immersed in nature.
Related articles
For those who want to deepen their knowledge of the area, you might be interested in the Reschio Castle and the hamlet of Mercatale (Cortona).
Other projects
For further information, you can consult the official website of the municipality.
