Passignano sul Trasimeno
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By Dion Protani
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Latest update: 6 January 2023
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Situated in Umbria's Province of Perugia, Passignano sul Trasimeno is a lakeside town with a population of 5,711 inhabitants, located on Lake Trasimeno.
Passignano sul Trasimeno is also listed as one of the "Borghi Più Belli d'Italia" (Italy's most beautiful villages). Its wonderful lakeside promenade and historic centre are just two reasons for its award. |
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One of the main sights in the town is called La Rocca, a medieval fortress that's now a museum. You can access the fortress via a set of narrow steps through the residential area of the town. Once at the top you can enjoy some of the best views out across the lake.
The very centre of Passignano is Piazza Garibaldi; an attractive square fringed by ceramic shops and restaurants. It's just a short walk from here to the lake shore where there's an attractive, tree-lined promenade.
During the summer you can take a ferry out to the middle of the lake and to its islands. There are three islands in total with the most interesting two being Isola Maggiore and Isola Polvese. You can also organise private boat rentals close to the ferry pier.
Other places of interest around the lake include the town of Castiglione del Lago which takes just over 15 minutes to reach by car, a distance of 19 kilometres. Slightly closer to Passignano are the smaller towns of San Feliciano to the south and Tuoro sul Trasimeno to the west whose town centre is a little way inland but with a beach on the lake shore.
The very centre of Passignano is Piazza Garibaldi; an attractive square fringed by ceramic shops and restaurants. It's just a short walk from here to the lake shore where there's an attractive, tree-lined promenade.
During the summer you can take a ferry out to the middle of the lake and to its islands. There are three islands in total with the most interesting two being Isola Maggiore and Isola Polvese. You can also organise private boat rentals close to the ferry pier.
Other places of interest around the lake include the town of Castiglione del Lago which takes just over 15 minutes to reach by car, a distance of 19 kilometres. Slightly closer to Passignano are the smaller towns of San Feliciano to the south and Tuoro sul Trasimeno to the west whose town centre is a little way inland but with a beach on the lake shore.
Comune di Passignano sul Trasimeno
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Province: Perugia
Region: Umbria Population: 5,662 (source: ISTAT 1 January 2023) Size: 81 km² Elevation: 289 metres Highlights: La Rocca, Piazza Garibaldi, ferries to lake islands Close by: Tuoro sul Trasimeno, Isola Maggiore, Castiglione del Lago Recommended accommodation: Hotel Kursaal |
One of I Borghi più belli d'Italia (Italy's Most Beautiful Villages)
Listing headline: Tranquille Acque di Lago (Calm Lake Waters)
Listing headline: Tranquille Acque di Lago (Calm Lake Waters)
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