Lake Trasimeno is the fourth largest lake in Italy, just a few kilometres west of Perugia. We visited the main city on the lake, Castigliano di Lago, a walled city, set on a hill with panoramic views of the lake and with the ruins of a large palace inside. Again, medieval buildings, churches, quiet streets and delicious pastries.
Lake Trasimeno
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena
Palazzo della Corona
Inside Palazzo della Corona
After we left there we went to the other side of the lake to catch the ferry to the island of Isola Magione. On the way we noticed a sign to a winery offering wine tasting so we felt we should support the local economy. The wines were superb, both red and white; up to the standards of any we’ve tasted in Australia and reasonably priced. Then it was on to the island where there are, reputedly, lace weavers, though we failed to find them. Still, it was a beautiful day and a pleasant island to walk around and sit and rest for a while.
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