Lake Trasimeno is located directly in the centre of Italy between Umbria and Tuscany, a feature that has made it a destination for many foreign tourists who, attracted by its peaceful atmosphere, choose it as a starting point for their vacation.

Surrounded by rolling hills blanketed with vineyards, olive trees and wheat fields, three islands emerge from the waters of the lake: Maggiore Island, where you can buy the characteristic lace work, Minore Island and Polvese Island, which is owned by Province and is a natural oasis, one of the most fascinating places in the entire territory.

As you walk along the lake shores you can discover small beaches or practice an array of sports: from cycling, hiking, horseback riding, sailing or golf to the increasingly popular activity of bird watching.

Città della Pieve, one of the most renowned towns in the territory for being the native home of Pietro Vannucci, better known as Il Perugino, has a historic town centre that has preserved its old-world charm and is characterized mostly by its red terracotta colour that enhances the elegant architectural style of its buildings. The most important sites to be seen include the cathedral, which has numerous paintings by Perugino; the Civic Tower, almost forty metres in height; Palazzo della Corgna; the Oratory of Santa Maria dei Bianchi, which houses one of the most important paintings by Perugino, the Adoration of the Magi; and finally the fortress built in the mid 1300’s with a formidable defence wall that still stands today.

The characteristic crafts of Lake Trasimeno include embroidery on tulle and lace, the most famous of which is “Irish Lace” from Maggiore Island. In Piegaro the ancient tradition is glass working and today this small village even has a museum dedicated to the crafting and history of this material.  

In the local cuisine an important role is played by dishes made with lake fish, the most well-known of which is “tegamaccio”, a sort of fish stew. This is also where a delicate extra virgin olive oil and red wines are produced, renowned in Italy and abroad.