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Pietrafitta Palaeontological Museum
approx. 5 km
A state museum since 2023, built to show fossils from the Nestore valley mine, among them the southern mammoth (Mammuthus meridionalis) and rhinoceros remains.
Photo: Umbria ws, CC BY-SA 3.0
Castle near Perugia: sleep in a restored castle in Umbria
This castle near Perugia is a holiday let in the green hills around Marsciano, in Umbria. The Expedia listing calls it a lovingly restored castle with panoramic views towards Perugia and Tuscany, and it comes with a pool, a fireplace and a full kitchen. It is a self-catering stay rather than a hotel, with the Nestore valley, Lake Trasimeno and Assisi all within an easy drive.
At a glance
- Location
- Near Marsciano in Umbria (province of Perugia), roughly 15 km as the crow flies from Perugia; the listing gives only “Umbria” as the address
- Accommodation
- Castle holiday let, described by Expedia as a lovingly restored castle; self-catering, with kitchen, living room and two bathrooms
- Highlights
- Pool, fireplace, air conditioning, barbecue grill, washing machine, dishwasher, free Wi-Fi and views towards Perugia and Tuscany
- Guest rating
- No reviews on Expedia yet (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 3 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- No pets · non-smoking · parking on site · station 23 and airport 41 minutes away by car
Sleeping in a castle near Perugia: a restored castle stay in Umbria
A night at this castle near Perugia means having a whole house to yourself rather than a hotel room. The Expedia listing, written for a holiday let, shows a stone castle with a tall tower, a courtyard with lawn and a gravel path to the entrance, set among fields and trees next to a village of stone houses. Inside there are bedrooms with wooden furniture, curtains and radiators, plus a living room and two bathrooms.
The kitchen has a hob, an oven, a microwave and a dishwasher, and there is also a washing machine and an iron, which makes a longer stay practical. A fireplace and air conditioning are listed, along with central heating, so the castle is meant for use in more than one season. Outside, guests have a pool and a barbecue grill; Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
Bed linen and towels are provided, as are soap, toilet paper and a hairdryer. Smoking is not allowed and pets are not accepted. The listing does not give the castle’s name, so this page calls it simply the castle near Perugia.
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History and landscape around the castle near Perugia
- 217 BC – On 21 June the Battle of Lake Trasimene is fought on the north-western shore of the lake, some 18 km from here, one of the big clashes of the Second Punic War.
- 1136 – The abbey of the Seven Brothers near Pietrafitta, about 5 km away, is first documented, when its church is placed under the Bishop of Perugia.
- 1560 – Pope Pius IV gives the abbey to Cardinal Fulvio della Corgna, who has it turned into a hunting lodge, almost certainly with the help of the architect Galeazzo Alessi.
- 1570 – The cardinal has the rooms decorated with his coat of arms and with frescoes.
- 2023 – The Pietrafitta palaeontological museum, built to display fossils found in the mine of the Nestore valley, reopens on 15 June as a state museum.
The listing gives no date or builder for the castle, and there is no Wikipedia article about it, so this page does not guess at its story. What it can tell is the story of the countryside around it. Castiglione della Valle, 0.7 km away, is a hamlet on a small hill of 212 m above the valleys of the Nestore and the Caina, where the roads from Perugia to Città della Pieve and from Orvieto to Lake Trasimeno cross.
Pieve Caina, 1.7 km away, sits on the slopes of Monte Pugliano and can be recognised from afar by its towers and large period buildings, once occupied by wealthy local families and by Augustinian monks.
Facilities at the castle near Perugia
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026). As this is a private holiday let, it is worth checking exactly what is included when you book.
Rooms & bathrooms
- Two bathrooms with bath or shower
- Bidet and hairdryer
- Towels, soap and toilet paper provided
- Bed linen provided
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
Kitchen & living
- Kitchen with hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron and ironing board
- Living room and TV
Outdoors & comfort
- Pool
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
- Air conditioning and central heating
Practical
- Parking on site
- Non-smoking
- No pets
Where the castle near Perugia is: between the Nestore valley and Lake Trasimeno
According to Expedia the castle stands in the Marsciano area, in the Umbrian hills south-west of Perugia. Perugia’s historic centre is about 15 km away as the crow flies and Lake Trasimeno about 18 km. By car the listing gives 23 minutes to Perugia Silvestrini station and 41 minutes to Perugia Sant’Egidio airport.
Close by are the hamlets of Castiglione della Valle and Pieve Caina, the San Biagio riding centre (4.3 km according to Expedia) and Lago di Pietrafitta (roughly 5 km), with the palaeontological museum of Pietrafitta and the labyrinth of Monte Vibiano Vecchio within 10 km. Expedia also lists Castello Monte Vibiano among the nearby sights.
Further afield lie Perugia, Todi, Assisi and, a little more than 35 km away, Orvieto. Restaurants and a gelateria are 9 to 12 minutes away by car, so a car is the practical way to get around.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from the castle near Perugia)
| Castiglione della Valle (hamlet) | approx. 700 m |
| Pieve Caina (village) | approx. 1.5 km |
| Pietrafitta and its palaeontological museum | approx. 5 km |
| Monte Vibiano Vecchio | approx. 6 km |
| Lago di Pietrafitta (centre of the lake) | approx. 6 km |
| Marsciano | approx. 13 km |
| Perugia | approx. 15 km |
| Lake Trasimeno | approx. 18 km |
| Todi | approx. 29 km |
| Assisi | approx. 30 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the position given by Expedia, which may be approximate; driving times to the station and airport come from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around the castle near Perugia
Abbey of the Seven Brothers (Sette Frati)
approx. 5.5 km
Documented in 1136 and once fortified, this abbey became a hunting lodge for Cardinal Fulvio della Corgna in the 1560s. Its monumental entrance arch is attributed to Galeazzo Alessi. Privately owned today.
Photo: Umbria ws, CC BY-SA 3.0
Perugia
approx. 15 km
A hill town of Etruscan origin and the capital of Umbria, with a harmonious medieval centre. The Palazzo dei Priori on Piazza IV Novembre houses the National Gallery of Umbria.
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lake Trasimeno
approx. 18 km
The largest lake of peninsular Italy, 128 km² but only about 6 m deep at most. On its north-western shore a Roman army was defeated by Hannibal in 217 BC.
Photo: Wikiriello, CC BY-SA 4.0
Todi
approx. 29 km
A hill town about 411 m above sea level, overlooking the middle Tiber valley, with a compact historic centre.
Photo: Livioandronico2013, CC BY-SA 4.0
Assisi
approx. 30 km
The town where St Francis and St Clare lived and died, with the Basilica of St Francis, which has housed the saint’s remains since 1230, and the Basilica of Santa Chiara.
Photo: Gunnar Bach Pedersen, public domain
Tours & activities near Castle near Perugia
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
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Small Group Tour of Assisi and St. Francis Basilica
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Assisi Private Walking Tour including St. Francis Basilica
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Private St. Francis Basilica of Assisi and City Walking Tour
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Assisi and Orvieto from Rome: an Epic Day Tour in Umbria
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Taste Umbria: Full Meal Walking Tour in Perugia by Do Eat Better
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View details ›Who is the castle near Perugia for?
Families and small groups
A whole house with a kitchen, two bathrooms, a living room and a pool gives everyone room, and meals can be cooked at home.
Self-catering travellers
Hob, oven, dishwasher and washing machine make a week in Umbria easy to organise at your own pace.
Culture and history fans
Perugia, Assisi and Todi are within about 30 km, and an abbey and a palaeontological museum are even closer.
Lake and countryside lovers
Lake Trasimeno, the Nestore valley and the hills around Marsciano are on the doorstep for walks and drives.
Good to know before booking the castle near Perugia
- Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- This is a private holiday let, not a hotel; the listing does not name the castle and gives only “Umbria” as the address.
- Pets are not allowed and smoking is not permitted.
- Parking is available on site.
- The railway station (Perugia Silvestrini) is about 23 minutes away by car and the airport (Perugia Sant’Egidio) about 41 minutes.
- The listing has no guest reviews yet, so check the latest photos and details on Expedia.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight in the castle near Perugia?
Yes. It is offered as a self-catering holiday let on Expedia, described as a lovingly restored castle with views towards Perugia and Tuscany.
Does the castle near Perugia have a pool?
Yes, according to Expedia the property has a pool.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed in this property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available on the property.
How far is the castle from Perugia?
About 15 km as the crow flies. Expedia gives 23 minutes by car to Perugia Silvestrini station and 41 minutes to Perugia Sant’Egidio airport.
Photos of the rooms, the amenities and available dates are all in the listing of the castle near Perugia on Expedia.
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