Lake Trasimeno
Lago Trasimeno
The fourth-largest lake in the Italian peninsula, surrounded by lakeside towns and olive-covered hills. Take a boat to an island, watch the sunset and eat lake fish.
Lake Trasimeno lies about 25 km west of Perugia. It covers about 128 square kilometers, with shallow, calm waters surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. In 217 BC, Hannibal defeated the Romans decisively on its northern shore. The main lakeside towns are Passignano sul Trasimeno, with its ferry port and lakeside promenade; Castiglione del Lago, with its castle and ducal palace on a peninsula in the lake; and Tuoro sul Trasimeno. Beaches open for swimming in summer. There are three islands in the lake, and Isola Maggiore is the most worth visiting. Driving is the most convenient option, though trains also run to Passignano or Castiglione del Lago.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Isola Maggiore
- Casa del Cioccolato Perugina
- Collegio del Cambio
- Rocca Paolina
- National Gallery of Umbria
- Piazza IV Novembre & Fontana Maggiore
- Perugia Cathedral (San Lorenzo)
- Etruscan Arch (Arco Etrusco)