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Another Medieval Township As Is Evidenced By The Old Castle
On Mount Peglia, 30 km from Orvieto, Orvieto is the country closest to the territory Perugino. It is a center of medieval origin in which, in more recent times, settled accounts with Faina Villa is now the town hall.
The land on which it stands is volcanic in nature. This is attested by the fact that in its immediate vicinity is a volcanic rock called venanzite, which seems to be quite unique. The earliest traces of human settlements in the territory of the town date back to the Paleolithic period, as shown by several finds of stone artefacts, including one very remarkable took place near a deposit of gravel ossifera of Villafranca. This discovery shows one of the earliest human presence in Italy. Ruins of ancient castles can be seen in the villages of San Vito in Monte (where there is also a source of mineral water), Civitella, Collelungo Rotecastello Poggio and Kite. The focal point of tourist attraction is Ospedaletto, 800 slm The pine forests, parks and wildlife reserves are continuous destination of tourists. The park of the "Seven Brothers," among others, is equipped for entertainment, picnics, and has ample parking. In San Venanzo, and throughout the territory of the municipality, there are many settlements receptive a family that distinguish the quality of tourism. The patron saint is San Venancio martyr, celebrated on May 18, at which it keeps for over a decade, the manifestation of the May Sanvenanzese.
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