Eggi
Welcome to Eggi
Hello friends! Today we will talk about Eggi, a small village in the municipality of Spoleto, in the province of Perugia. Eggi is a charming village located on top of a small hill adjacent to the mountains that separate the Valnerina from the Umbrian Valley. This wonderful location has been inhabited by over 481 residents since 2001 according to Istat data.
The history of Eggi
The Roman presence in this area is certain thanks to the amount of remains of tombs and sarcophagi as well as other visible remains adjacent to the Church of San Giovanni. The population of Eggi spread to the village by building a villa with a fortress in the fourteenth century on the hill called Giove or Giovo. In the sixteenth century, the castle of Eggi was a fiefdom of the Racani who financed the embellishment of the local churches. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Eggi expanded both towards the mountain and the valley.
In the nineteenth century, Eggi lost its status as a rural municipality following the Napoleonic occupation and became part of the municipality of Spoleto.
Economy and events
Agriculture in Eggi is mainly developed thanks to the large presence of extensive olive groves from which a very precious olive oil is extracted. Meanwhile, the tourist development of the area has led to the opening of several agriturismo companies. Among the gastronomic events there is the Asparagus Festival, while at the cultural level the RockEggiando rock music festival is famous.
The monuments and art of Eggi
Among the most important monuments and historic buildings of Eggi is the Castle, dating back to the fourteenth century, erected by Cardinal Egidio Albornoz. The Castle has a triangular plan with a double door adorned with two defense towers on the top. Another significant religious building is the Devotional Building of the Madonna delle Grazie from the fifteenth century consisting of two distinct portions: one with a trapezoidal plan and the other with a square plan of Romanesque style. Inside there are some frescoes depicting the search for protection from plagues. The church of San Giovanni Battista, dating back to the sixteenth century, is decorated with frescoes by Giovanni di Pietro, called Lo Spagna. Another noteworthy religious building is the Oratory of the Sacrament and the Hospital complex dating back to the fifteenth century.
Conclusions
In short, Eggi is a village not to be missed if you visit the region of Umbria. Boasting a very rich historical and artistic heritage and several events throughout the year, Eggi is ideal for a refreshing break and to taste a superior quality olive oil. Thanks for reading!
