The cultural and natural beauties of Montefalco, Bevagna, Assisi, and the
waterfalls of Valnerina and Marmore are all only a few km away.
HistoryErected on the Poreta Hills in the XII century A.D., Silvignano is a villa of
the medieval Spoleto County that lies at 600 m. above sea level, opposite the
"Rocche di Pianciano". After the year 1378, Silvignano was given armed
forces and defenses to protect it against incursions of armed clans. In 1480
Spoleto annexed Silvignano to the Poreta Castle for a fee of 100 fiorini.
In the village are remarkable medieval ruins such as the XIV century votive
chapel with original
frescos of the "Maestro di Fossa" and the churches of Saint Matthew
and Saint John, as well as ruins dated XII century. "Le Logge di
Silvignano" is one of the most remarkable medieval buildings in all of
Spoleto County. A magnificent Open Gallery with octagonal pillars, added in the
fifteenth-century, embellishes its facade.
From Silvignano you will easily reach the most known Mideval Art Towns in
Umbria (Assisi 35 km – Montefalco and Bevagna 20 km – Spello 25 km –
Norcia and the Valnerina 20 km – Todi 40 km – Orvieto 40 km – Perugia 50
km – Gubbio 60 km)
But, what’s more, from Silvignano you will try and discover its amazing
surroundings, a territory rich in History, Art and unspoiled Nature. Small
beautifull Villages and Castles, will let you feel back in times, when these
places together with Silvignano were part of the old Spoleto County (XII to XV
century).
Regional cuisine is served in a wide variety of local restaurants and
"trattorie", and extravirgin olive oil and regional D.O.C. wines can
be tasted at the local olive presses and wine cellars.
