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0 Colpetrazzo was built on the site of a temple next
Perugia, Umbria; 06056 to the Via Flaminia. The structure
A former castle, this delightful little contains building materials from the
medieval town sits in an area of Roman era to the Renaissance. Note
remote countryside. With one bar, the pagan bas-relief under the window
one church and one small square, to the left of the door. Ask at the
there is not a lot to see, but its simple nearby bar for access to the church.
layout, solid stone houses and Ancient Massa Martana is not so
arched alleyways give it a pleasant, much a walled town as a town
close-knit atmosphere. A good place within a fort – it has now been totally
to stop and get a feel for the pace in restored since it was damaged in the
an Umbrian farming community. earthquake of 1997. There is an
ª From Colpetrazzo, continue north inscription that has been embedded
on SP416 to rejoin the main road/SP316. in the medieval town gate, which
Turn right, and a little further on stands records that Emperor Hadrian
the Church of Santa Maria in Pantano. repaired the Via Flaminia in AD 124.
Park on either side of the road in front ª From Massa Martana, take SP414
of the church. After seeing the church, to Todi – following signs. The road goes
Above Network of passageways, part of carry on to Massa Martana. through Collevalenza, with its modern
Colpetrazzo’s original structure as a castle religious shrine, and across the plains
q Massa Martana to Todi. There are car parks around
WHERE TO STAY IN TODI Perugia, Umbria; 06056 town and paid parking in the centre.
The small religious complex of the
Hotel Fonte Cesia moderate Church of Santa Maria in Pantano w Todi
Situated in the heart of Todi, this old
building has been nicely renovated (open Sun) has a slightly unorthodox Perugia, Umbria; 06059
but some rooms are quite small. There appearance. Its large square façade, One of the best known and most
is a good restaurant and helpful staff. with a central rose window and interesting hill towns in Umbria, Todi
Via Lorenzo Leonj 3, 06059; 075 894 doorway, leans out over the road and combines art, history and architecture
3737; www.fontecesia.it; free parking
the chunky bell tower looks like it is in a thriving cultural scene. With
Relais Todini moderate part of a fortress. Dating back to the Etruscan origins and later Roman
A little Umbrian luxury in picture- end of the Roman Empire, the church reinforcement, the town enjoys a
postcard countryside, ten minutes
from Todi. Gorgeous views and well-
appointed rooms and apartments.
Frazione Collevalenza, 06050; 075 887
521; www.relaistodini.com
Hotel Tuder moderate
Clean and comfortable mid-class
hotel just outside the historic centre,
a short walk into town.
Via Maestat del Lombardi 13, 06050;
075 894 2184; www.hoteltuder.com

Top right Elegant lakeside residences beside
Lago di Corbara Right Piazza del Popolo, Todi,
once the Roman forum in the centre of town
Far right Pretty cyclamens in the medieval
town of Colpetrazzo
Where to Stay: inexpensive, under €100; moderate, €100–€200; expensive, over €200

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