Colombella
Discovering Colombella: a hamlet of Perugia
Good morning friends, today we will talk about Colombella, a hamlet of the municipality of Perugia located about 12 km northeast of the historic center. With its 3,204 inhabitants, this small village is an important stopover for those who decide to go to Gubbio or to the sea of Fano in the Marche region. Let's discover its history, economy, monuments and art places, and sports facilities together.
History of Colombella
The village of Colombella has an ancient history linked to the nobles who inhabited it. The ancient castle, still present today and rebuilt during the 17th century, is heritage of the University for Foreigners of Perugia and houses the UNESCO Center for Global Water Assessment (UN-WWAP - United Nations World Water Assessment Program). The church that was inside the castle, dating back to the 13th century, was rebuilt in 1859 thanks to a pact between the future Leo XIII and the Marquis Lodovico Florenzi. It was then expanded and embellished in 1921 thanks to a contribution from Mrs. Caterina Bonucci.
Economy and events
Colombella is a small hamlet, but its economy is always flourishing thanks above all to the great events that take place in the village. In the past, the Carnival of Colombella was famous, but now the village festival takes place during the first week of September. In addition to this event, there is also the sculpture competition among students of art institutes and academies, which also involves foreign students.
Monuments and art places
Colombella is a wonderful place for those who love art and history. There are numerous monuments that make the village one of the most visited in the province of Perugia. The first monument to visit is Villa la Colombella, built in the 17th century and still very well preserved. Then there is the church of the Sacred Heart, another masterpiece of local art and architecture. Finally, you cannot miss the monument to the fallen and the Franciscan Convent of Farneto which, despite being built in the 19th century, still maintains its beauty and majesty intact.
Sports
Colombella, besides being a pleasant tourist destination, also offers its inhabitants and visitors numerous alternatives for sports and leisure. There are numerous five-a-side football fields, the sports football field, and the CV.A. (Associative Life Center) for those who love outdoor sports. Also, those who love tennis can join the Colombella Tennis Club or Polisportiva Colombella. In the village, there are also other sports activities such as AC Piccione-Colombella and ASD VIS PERUGIA NORD.
Here is a brief summary of Colombella, a hamlet of the municipality of Perugia that everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime to appreciate the beauty of a small village that, despite its great history, continues to offer a lot to its inhabitants and visitors.
