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CITTÀ DI CASTELLO
Città di Castello is the main town in northern
Umbria. During the XV and XVI centuries, the ruling
Vitelli family gave an elegant character to its
historical centre by building several Renaissance
mansions and commissioning important artworks by
famous artists.
The many museums contain a surpisingly rich artistic
activity and we advise to visit at least one of
these.
Home town of
Alberto Burri, one of Italy's most famous
contemporary artists, Città di Castello remembers
his production in two museums dedicated to and set
up by the artist himself.
• Half day itinerary
- Cathedral
- Early medieval belltower (exterior)
- Medieval public palaces
- San Francesco church
- Palazzo Vitelli
• Museums (possible full day extension)
- Museo Diocesano *
- Pinacoteca Comunale *
- Museo Burri in Palazzo Albizzini *
- Museo Burri in the Ex-Essiccatoi *
* Entrance fee
•► Practical information
We advise to include at least one of the listed
museums into the visit. |
