From abandoned hamlet to a place to live: the restoration of Castello di Postignano
In 1963, the last eight families left Castello di Postignano, by then without any upkeep. With them, the hamlet’s daily life came to a halt too: the houses stood empty, and the spaces that had until then accompanied the lives of its inhabitants lost their purpose. When its restoration began in 1994, the challenge went […]
The frescoes of the Church of SS. Annunziata: rediscovered art at Castello di Postignano
Some works of art are destined to be seen forever. Others resurface only when a building is rediscovered and explored anew. In the Church of SS. Annunziata at Castello di Postignano, the story of its wall paintings has followed a singular path. A wall frescoed in the 16th century, only recently restored, collapsed during the […]
What to eat in Valnerina: the products, dishes and flavours of Umbria
Black truffle, fojata, attorta, salted ricotta, Vigi trout: if it’s your first time in Valnerina, these are some of the names worth knowing before you sit down to eat. Truffles grow in the woods of the Umbrian Apennines; fojata and attorta belong to Sellano’s culinary tradition; salted ricotta comes from the valley’s sheep farming; and […]
What to see in Valnerina in a weekend: an itinerary from Castello di Postignano
Valnerina is a region best discovered gradually. Between work and personal commitments, however, the time we can usually set aside for a trip amounts to little more than a weekend. Two days, then, call for a choice: rather than trying to see everything, it’s better to follow what intrigues you most and let a first […]
