Bevagna, Medieval commune in Valle Umbra, Italy.
Bevagna is a commune in the Umbrian plain with medieval walls, towers, and bastions that contain traditional artisanal workshops, monuments, and the central Piazza Silvestri featuring religious buildings. The town core retains the typical layout of a medieval settlement with narrow streets and historic facades.
The settlement evolved from an Etruscan-Oscan culture into the Roman municipium of Mevania around 80-90 BC along a branch of the Via Flaminia. This road shaped the place for centuries and made it a trading crossroads.
The Mercato delle Gaite summer festival brings medieval banquets, processions, and neighborhood competitions to life, showcasing traditional crafts and local customs. You'll see residents practicing old skills like weaving, pottery, and blacksmithing throughout the event.
The town sits at 210 meters elevation, roughly 35 kilometers from Perugia, with easy road access to Foligno and Todi via the modern Strada Statale Flaminia. The center is walkable but the narrow streets mean exploring takes time and comfortable shoes help.
Lake Aiso, a karst depression between the Topino and Timia rivers, contains archaeological finds from pre-Etruscan times. Among them is a bronze statue of a warrior from the 5th century BC, offering rare glimpses into the region's ancient culture.
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