Schifanoia Castle

At a glance

Region: Umbria
Province: Perugia (PG)
Town: Valfabbrica

Schifanoia Castle stands in the hamlet of the same name in the municipality of Narni, in the province of Terni (Umbria). Today its perimeter walls and the remains of the towers survive, absorbed into the small village. It is not to be confused with Palazzo Schifanoia in Ferrara, which is something else entirely.

History

A forward outpost of Narni

The castle of Schifanoia, always subject to Narni, served as an advanced lookout over the gorge between Poggio and Otricoli. It was dominated by a massive 13th-century tower, which collapsed in 1925. The origin of the name is uncertain: one hypothesis is a Lombard derivation linked to its function of guarding the pastures.

What to see

Of the complex there remain the perimeter walls, stretches of the town wall, the ruins of the towers and those of a smaller tower near the central square. Porta Nova, to the south, rebuilt after the collapse of 2005, is also part of the village.

Where it is

Schifanoia is a hamlet of Narni (TR), about 8 km from the main town, on a hill at about 261 m above sea level. The historic centre is very small (a few dozen inhabitants).

Practical information

Tickets and where to buy them

These are remains inside an inhabited village: no entrance tickets are recorded (to be confirmed).

Opening days and hours

Opening hours: to be confirmed.

Where to eat

Dining information: to be confirmed. For the nearest services, it is best to contact the municipality or the local tourist office.

Parking and services

Parking and services: to be confirmed.

Accessibility and other information

Accessibility: to be confirmed.

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

Sources: Wikipedia: Schifanoia.

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