Bastardo, human settlement in Giano dell'Umbria, Province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy
Bastardo is a small village in Giano dell'Umbria in Italy's Umbria region. It features closely packed houses with old stone walls, a Romanesque church called San Felice, and sits on a hilltop around 950 feet (290 meters) above sea level.
The area was originally settled by the Romans as part of the Via Flaminia, one of the empire's major trade routes. The region maintained its historical importance over centuries, with the church of San Felice constructed in the late 1200s.
The name Bastardo originated from an old inn along the ancient Via Flaminia road, where travelers once stopped. Today, this heritage shapes how locals value their olive farming traditions and maintain a close-knit community.
Explore the place best on foot through narrow streets and surrounding olive groves. Wear good shoes since the paths are steep and the area sits on a hillside.
An ancient Roman bridge over the Puglia river, called the Devil's Bridge, sits hidden nearby among trees and vegetation. Built between the second century BC and the time of Augustus, it displays Roman engineering skill without modern tools.
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