Collemancio Castle

History

The Middle Ages and the Baglioni

The first records date from 1224, when Honorius III granted the Bishop of Assisi jurisdiction over the castle of Collismanci. In 1293 it became an independent Comune and in 1377 it submitted to Perugia. From 1516 to 1648 it was part of the County of Spello and Bettona, as the summer residence of the Baglioni counts; when the fief ended in 1648 it passed to the Papal State, and in 1870 it was incorporated into the municipality of Cannara.

Layout

The castle (10th century) has a cassero protecting the entrance gate; inside, the village is arranged around two main streets. There are the church of Santo Stefano (14th century), the church of Santa Maria della Fontanella (16th century) and the Palazzo del Podestà (14th century). In the surroundings are the remains of Urvinum Hortense, a Roman municipium of the 1st century.

Where it is

Collemancio, the only hamlet of Cannara, is about 7 km west of the main town, in the province of Perugia, Umbria. Between the end of June and the beginning of July the Wine Festival (“Festa del Vino”) is held here.

Practical information

Tickets and where to buy them

No admission tickets or official ticket office are recorded: to be confirmed.

Opening days and hours

Opening hours: to be confirmed.

Where to eat

The sources consulted do not name specific restaurants: to be confirmed. For dining options it is best to contact the Municipality or the tourist office.

Parking and services

Parking and services: to be confirmed.

Accessibility and other information

Accessibility: to be confirmed. Since this is a village or historic site, uphill roads, uneven paving and steps are possible.

Hours, prices and services often change: before your visit, call the official number or check the castle’s website. Last checked: November 2026.

Sources: Wikipedia – Collemancio.