Citerna

Citerna stands atop a hill at 480 meters above sea level, overlooking the Upper Tiber Valley with spectacular views spanning four regions: Umbria, Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Marche. Located at the northern tip of Umbria, its strategic position made it a long-contested stronghold. Walking through the village, one breathes in the charm of ancient walls and medieval architecture, enriched by Renaissance art, including paintings by Pomarancio and Luca Signorelli, and a terracotta attributed to a young Donatello.Citerna is also the fourth stop on a spiritual and meditative trail, the Cammino di San Francesco. This land steeped in history comes to life with events like l’Invitta, a reenactment of the Barberina War between the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and the Papal States, and the Festa della Scartocciatura in Pistrino, celebrating the old tradition of manually peeling corn cobs. Citerna also boasts a distinctive food and wine culture, particularly tied to vinsanto, the sweet dessert wine typical of Umbria.