Pantalla
Hi friends! Today I'm going to talk to you about Pantalla, a district in the municipality of Todi in the province of Perugia. With its 1,196 residents, it is the second-largest center in the municipal territory. Pantalla is located in the Tiber Valley and is about 6 kilometers from the capital city.
Origins of the name
It is not exactly known where the name Pantalla comes from. Some experts believe it may come from "Pan," the god of forests highly revered by the locals. Another theory refers to the low Latin "Pantanula" which means "muddy and marshy place" due to the frequent floods of the Tiber.
History
Pantalla was founded during Augustus' time, and according to some legends, there was a temple dedicated to God the Father. In the Middle Ages, the city was important for its position on the border between the territory of Todi and that of Perugia. In 1313, it was destroyed by the Perugian troops led by Captain Monaldo Brancaleoni. It was rebuilt in 1362 and reinforced in 1462. In 1503, after the victory over the enemies, Biagino degli Atti ordered the hanging of Paolo Astancolle and two young men from the Chiaravalle family on the walls of the fortress. Even a pregnant lady was thrown into the waters of the Tiber! The ancient Church of San Giovanni, located outside the walls, was demolished in the 18th century, and the materials were used to build the chapel of Sant'Amanzio, just outside the village. In the place where San Fortunato farm is today, there was the small Church of San Fortunato de Rogiano, and the other, now non-existent, was the Church of San Pietro de Rogiano, which recalled the preaching of Amanzio. In 2011, the "Media Valle del Tevere" hospital was opened in Pantalla, serving the municipalities of Todi, Gualdo Cattaneo, Fratta Todina, San Venanzo, Monte Castello di Vibio, Collazzone, Marsciano, Massa Martana, and Deruta.
Note
Pantalla belongs to the category of "districts of Todi". We are happy to have shared with you the history and curiosities of this pretty Umbrian locality.
Goodbye everyone and until the next discovery!
