San Gemini, the pearl of Umbria

Duration: Approximately 3h – Difficulty: Easy
San Gemini because of its remarkable cultural and artistic heritage and of its amazing natural environment is part of the association “The Most Beautiful Village of Italy” whose aim is to valorize wonderful and often forgotten locations.

The medieval city of San Gemini stands on a small hill near the ancient Via Flaminia, an important arterial road built during the Roman period, and offers to its visitors a large number of interesting monuments. For example, a half-day itinerary to discover San Gemini proposes a suggestive walk along its historic center to admire the following monuments:

  • Piazza Saint Francis with the buildings of civil and religious power
  • Church and Cloister of Saint Francis
  • Porta Burgi
  • Palazzo Vecchio and Torre Campanaria
  • Church of San Carlo
  • Church of St. John the Baptist
  • Panoramic terrace
  • Roman house with floor mosaics (by reservation)
  • Casa del Canova (exterior only)
  • Abbey of Saint Nicolò
  • Porta Romana
  • Cathedral

Moreover, in San Gemini, there are a lot of stores to taste and buy the typical products of this amazing territory. NOTE: no entry to be paid