The best traffic-free bike rides around Scheggino

The historic center of Bevagna is unmissable for the historic buildings it contains. But what makes the difference is the medieval atmosphere that you can breathe.

Detouring a few kilometers from the Assisi-Spoleto cycle path, you can visit the village of Trevi, perched on a hill surrounded by olive trees! The climb isn't easy, but it's worth it for the sweeping views and the truly picturesque village. It still retains architectural elements of the old Jewish quarter, fabulous 🚴😍👍

Trevi, picturesque and simply beautiful location!

Even under a grey sky, the outing filled my eyes with its beautiful varied landscapes (hilltop towns, fortified castles, abbeys, towers, vineyards, sunflower fields, yew trees, etc.) And above all, a cycle path away from vehicles!

The village of San Giacomo is suggestive, both simply passing by on the road and stopping to see the Church or the Castle. Worth it.

Bevagna / Region – Umbria / Province – Perugia (PG) The town, surrounded by a city wall with towers and gates, has an intact medieval structure (12th-13th centuries). In the upper part of the town, numerous Roman remains can still be seen: the ruins of a temple, the theater, and a thermal bath complex, of which a frigidarium with a magnificent black and white floor mosaic depicting marine figures from the 2nd century AD survives. The medieval town structure, with its squares and noble houses, developed over the Romanesque foundations: The magnificent Piazza Silvestri is home to the Palazzo dei Consoli (1270), which houses the Torti Theater, the Romanesque churches of San Silvestro and San Michele Arcangelo, both from the late 12th century, and the church of San Domenico e Giacomo (1291). Worth seeing is the Palazzo Comunale (late 18th century), which houses the historical archives, the library, and the art gallery. The Baroque churches of the Monastery of Santa Margherita and San Filippo are also very interesting. At the highest point in the town stands the Church of San Francesco (late 13th century). Next to the altar, one can see the stone on which St. Francis knelt when he preached to the flock of birds at Pian d'Arca. The 18th-century Palazzo Lepri houses the Museum of Bevagna, with works that tell the story of the town from pre-Roman times to the 18th century: archaeological finds from the ancient city of Mevania, medieval documents, and paintings by Dono Doni, Fantino, and Corrado Giaquinto. In the surrounding area, the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie (late 16th century), the Sanctuary of Madonna della Valle, and the Monastery of Annunziata (11th century), formerly a defensive castle, rise up against the hillsides. Text / Source: Umbria Tourism.it contatti@umbriatourism.it https://www.umbriatourism.it/de/bevagna

Bevagna is worth a visit. Easily reachable from Perugia and Foligno, it is a beautiful village full of unforgettable views and historical testimonies.

Unfortunately, poor maintenance is making it difficult to travel in some sections, especially due to the increasingly invasive vegetation. Update: today, May 31, 2024 I traveled along it and with amazement (not much) I was able to see that all the brush along the route had been mowed, the upcoming elections have worked a miracle!!!!🤮