Magione
Magione: discovering the municipality on the shores of Lake Trasimeno
Welcome to Magione, an Italian municipality located on a hill on the eastern shore of Lake Trasimeno and home to approximately 14,500 inhabitants. Let's discover its physical geography, history, included hamlets, and its monuments and places of interest together.
Physical Geography
Territory
Magione is part of the Monti del Trasimeno Mountain Community and is located in the province of Perugia. The Formanuova and Caina (river) streams flow through the municipal territory. Part of the municipal territory belongs to the Nestore Valley.
Climate
Magione's climate is classified as zone D, 2094 GR/G.
History
The first mention of Magione dates back to 1075, when it populated a plain called "Pian di Carpine". In the Middle Ages, the town became very important for pilgrims who stopped there during their journey. The Knights of Jerusalem built a hostel here called "Magione", a home for pilgrims. The name consolidated and became the urban center around the original building.
La Magione then became a fortress and was fortified in the fifteenth century. In 1502, the castle was the scene of the "Magione conspiracy" against Cesare Borgia. Many of the conspirators were killed by Cesare Borgia's men. Over the centuries, the castle has hosted many prominent figures, including Pope Benedict XIV and Pius VII.
Included hamlets
The Municipality of Magione includes 15 hamlets divided into minor zones. Thanks to the heterogeneity of the territory, some of them overlook the shores of the Trasimeno lake basin and include the adjacent demanial water parts. Here is the list of the municipal hamlets, which does not include the minor zones:
- Agello
- Antria
- Borgogiglione
- Caligiana
- Collesanto
- Montecolognola
- Monte del Lago
- Montemelino
- Montesperello
- San Feliciano (Magione)
- San Savino (Magione)
- Sant'Arcangelo (Magione)
- Soccorso
- Torricella (Magione)
- Villa
Monuments and places of interest
Magione is rich in monuments and places of interest. Here are some of the most important to visit:
- Castello dei Cavalieri di Malta (Umbria)
- Church of San Giovanni Battista, built by the Knights of Malta in 1571 and destroyed during World War II. Rebuilt immediately after the war and frescoed by Gerardo Dottori.
- Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, built between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries and originally integrated into a hospital owned by the basilian monks. It was mostly rebuilt in the first half of the eighteenth century, and the interior houses the fresco "Virgo lactans" (Madonna breastfeeding), dated 1371.
- Torre dei Lambardi
- Piazza del Carpine
- Castle of Montesperello and Church of San Cristoforo (Montesperello), 2 km east.
Conclusion
Magione is a municipality with a fascinating history where art, history, and nature blend perfectly. Discovering its unique set of features allows the visitor to fully understand the charm of this beautiful corner of Umbria.
