Rasiglia, Medieval mountain village in Foligno, Italy.
Rasiglia is a mountain settlement in Foligno, Italy, known for its waterways flowing through cobbled lanes. Natural springs feed a system of stone channels that still power old mill wheels and fill basins along the pathways.
During medieval times, the village grew into a textile production center where water power from the Menotre River drove wool processing machines. The workshops remained active for centuries until industrialization moved production elsewhere.
Between December 26 and January 6, the settlement becomes a living nativity scene where residents dress in period clothing and demonstrate old crafts. The streets turn into a stage where visitors watch wool spinning, bread baking, and tool forging unfold.
The settlement sits on a hillside and requires some walking over uneven stone paths that can become slippery when wet. The information center can be reached at 0742 354459 and offers different hours depending on the season.
Several natural springs including Capovena and Alzabove feed stone channels that carry water to preserved medieval textile workshops and mills. The constant water supply allowed the site to operate its production facilities even during dry spells.
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