Montecchio an ancient perched village to be discovered

Montecchio - Montecchio is an ancient village located in the province of Orvieto in Umbria. A particular village because all perched and fortified. Developed in rings, it houses the town around the center. Singular and characteristic houses, stairs and ladders, tunnels and stone alleys suggest the Middle Ages. The first written historical references date back to 1275.

The unique beauty of a village that smells of the history of our country. Among the things to miss the castle and the medieval castles in the vicinity. Well preserved structures that tell of ancient times. The ancient center is suggestive, it is worth a visit to immerse yourself in the magic that this place releases. The church of the Assumption with its medieval architecture details can only be one of the stops to visit. The necropolis and the museum of peasant civilization are very interesting. All around the village green and nature, woods and wonderful scents extend as far as the eye can see. A place where time seems to have stopped.