Tuoro sul Trasimeno
Welcome to Tuoro sul Trasimeno!
Hello everyone! Today we will talk about Tuoro sul Trasimeno, an Italian town with a population of 3,737 people located in the province of Perugia, in Umbria. The city is located on the northern shore of Lake Trasimeno and boasts a beach, Lido di Tuoro, where the ferries to the Maggiore and Polvese islands also dock.
Physical geography
Tuoro sul Trasimeno is located in zone E with a climate of 2104 GR/G. The city is part of the Monti del Trasimeno and Città dell'olio Mountain Community.
History
One of the most important moments in the history of Tuoro sul Trasimeno was the battle that took place between the Roman Empire and the Carthaginians led by Hannibal. The current town was formed in the Middle Ages.
Monuments and places of interest
Among the religious buildings in the city is the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena, built at the end of the 14th century and rebuilt in the second half of the same century to a design by Giovanni Santini. Inside the church is a beautiful fresco by the Futurism painter Gerardo Dottori created in 1949. Among the civil buildings, Campo del Sole is an open-air museum, built between 1985 and 1989, consisting of 27 column-sculptures created by the greatest contemporary sculptors.
Society
The demographic evolution of Tuoro sul Trasimeno is constantly increasing.
Culture
The town of Tuoro sul Trasimeno is divided into four districts: Colonna (white-blue), Malpasso (white-red), Trasimena (yellow-blue), and Valromana (yellow-red). Every year, the four districts participate in the so-called Ferragosto Toreggiano, during which numerous events take place starting with a theatrical dispute between the districts called "Lancio della sfida", followed by the "Sfilata Storica", the "Quarto gioco" (a game for women and children), and the final "Tiro del Carro", the ultimate clash for the prize. The Palio, and consequently the related initiatives such as the suggestive "Cena Storica", is inspired by the clash between Romans and Carthaginians that took place in 217 BC on the shores of Trasimeno. The most titled district is La Trasimena, which has won the victory amphora for ten editions.
Economy
Among the traditional economic activities of Tuoro sul Trasimeno are those in craftwork, such as the processing of lace.
Administration
The local administration of Tuoro sul Trasimeno is efficient and attentive to the growth of the city.
Sports
The main football team in the city is UPD Tuoro 1965 Calcio, which plays in the Umbria B group of the First Category.
Image gallery
Finally, here are some images of Tuoro sul Trasimeno. Here is a view of the infiorata in Tuoro sul Trasimeno, the entire city, and Campo del Sole with its statues. Look at them all and come visit Tuoro sul Trasimeno!
