Montefalco
The “Balcony of Umbria,” a hill town known for Sagrantino wine, with a church museum holding frescoes by Gozzoli.
Montefalco sits atop a small hill, and from its city walls you can see the entire Umbrian plain. That is why it is called the “Balcony of Umbria.” It produces Sagrantino, a red wine with DOCG status in Italy, and wineries around the town accept tasting appointments. The Church of San Francesco museum in the old town holds Benozzo Gozzoli’s 1452 frescoes depicting the life of Saint Francis. Tickets cost about 8 euros. The town has many restaurants and wine bars, so it is well suited to a wine-tasting lunch. It is about 40 km from Perugia, and public transport is limited, so driving or joining a winery tour is recommended.
Opening hours
Open all day; museum approx. 10:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Bevagna
- Spello
- Eremo delle Carceri & Monte Subasio
- San Damiano (Assisi)
- Basilica of Saint Clare
- Assisi Cathedral (San Rufino)
- Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Spoleto