Massa Martana
Exploring Massa Martana: a medieval village in Umbria
Massa Martana is a municipality in Umbria with a population of 3,592. This ancient medieval village is located in the province of Perugia and has been restored after the earthquake of 1997, regaining its ancient splendor that made it one of the most beautiful cities in Italy.
Physical geography
The territory of Massa Martana is crossed by the ancient Via Flaminia and is rich in Roman-era artifacts and churches, making it an ideal place for archaeology and religion enthusiasts. The Monti Martani, which surround the town, are one of the main attractions.
History
The origin of Massa Martana dates back to ancient Roman times, where it is believed to have been the Roman settlement of Vicus ad Martis (or Martanus or Marta) on the Via Flaminia. Later it was owned by the Bonaccorsi and Bentivegna families, before becoming part of the Papal States.
Monuments and places of interest
Massa Martana is rich in places of worship, some of which are located in the historic center. Among these are the Church of San Felice, the Church of Santa Maria in Pantano, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Peace, the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione, the Church of Sant'Arnaldo, the Church of San Giovanni Battista, the Church of Sant'Ippolito, the Church of San Pietro in Monte, the Church of San Sebastiano, the Church of San Valentino, the Church of Sant'Ilario, the Church of Santa Illuminata, the Church of the Ascension, the Church of Sant'Antonino de Castro, the Church of Sant'Antonio del Busseto, the Church of San Pietro sopra le Acque, the Church of San Giovanni, the Church of Santa Degna, the Church of San Bernardino, the Church of San Giuseppe and San Bernardino, the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and Santa Maria della Pace, the Church of San Filippo and Giacomo, the Church of the Madonna dell'Acqua and San Giacomo, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Castelvecchio, the Abbey of Santa Maria, the Abbey of Saints Fidenzio and Terenzio, and the Abbey of San Faustino.
Society
The demographic evolution of Massa Martana shows a constant increase in population over the years.
Economy
Massa Martana is also famous for its typical products, including Nociata (Umbrian nougat), the "Colli Martani" Doc wine, the Dop extra virgin olive oil "Colli Martani", sausage, ham, porchetta, truffles, mushrooms, and asparagus. In addition, the city has high-quality oligomineral water.
Infrastructure and transport
Massa Martana is served by the Umbria Central Railway, with two railway stations: Massa Martana station and San Faustino-Casigliano station.
Administration
Massa Martana is twinned with other Italian and international cities.
If you are planning a visit to Umbria, don't miss the opportunity to discover the hidden treasures of Massa Martana and its history, art, and culture. Welcome!
