Holidays in Panicale

An introduction to Panicale

Visit the land of the Gods on a holiday in Panicale perched high above Umbria's green and pleasant countryside.

It's thought that the name of this fortified medieval village stems from the Latin words Pani calet, meaning 'to be in the heart of Pan.' Pan being the god of nature and forests, it all falls mystically into place. With views over the fertile hills tumbling down to the shores of Lake Trasimeno Panicale does seem to be blessed by the Gods, as well as by art and nature.

Local produce is sold in the town at the bakers, fruit and vegetable shop and at the mini market which appears in the main piazza every Friday. Roasted boar, truffles and local wines are on the menus of the handful of restaurants too. Holidays in Panicale are a hearty affair.

And you can feast on the very best of the region which is served at the restaurant of the Hotel Villa Di Monte Solare. With an irresistible pool, occasional classical concerts and wine tasting, you may never want to return from your stress-free Panicale holiday.

The talent of local people throughout the ages is on display all over town. Explore the cool interior of the town's main church of San Michele and admire the Renaissance frescoes. Catch a performance at the newly restored tiny Cesare Caporali Theatre. Or marvel at the famous lace in the museum at the former Sant'Agostino church.

Travel to Panicale and you'll find it hard to tear yourself away from this little slice of heaven in the Umbrian countryside.

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