Eggi Castle

History

The name seems to derive from a Roman family that owned the area. A first village on Monte N’Garvellu was destroyed in the late Middle Ages; towards the end of the 14th century the population built a village with a small fortress on the slopes of the hill. In 1507 the inhabitants helped Spoleto to recover the Rocca di Ponte, occupied by the Perugians. In the 16th century the castle was a fief of the Racani. In the 19th century Eggi lost its status as a rural municipality and remained part of Spoleto.

Layout

According to Wikipedia the castle (14th century) was built by Cardinal Egidio Albornoz, has a triangular plan and, at the top, a double gate adorned with two defensive towers. In the village are the church of San Giovanni Battista (frescoes by Lo Spagna) and the votive building of the Madonna delle Grazie.

Where it is

Eggi is at 325 m above sea level, about 5 km north of Spoleto, facing the mountains that separate the Valnerina from the Umbrian Valley. Local events include the Sagra degli Asparagi (asparagus festival).

Practical information

Tickets and where to buy them

Information on tickets and entry: to be confirmed. The village is inhabited; visits and access to the interiors are to be confirmed. Note: the name Eggi should not be confused with other similar place names.

Opening days and hours

To be confirmed with the municipality or the managing body.

Where to eat

To be confirmed: for restaurants and eateries it is best to enquire in the nearest town (Spoleto).

Parking and services

To be confirmed.

Accessibility and other information

To be confirmed. With ruins or minor roads, accessibility for people with reduced mobility may be limited.

Opening hours, prices and services change often: before visiting, call the official number or check the castle’s website. Last checked: November 2026.

Sources: Wikipedia – Eggi.