Where we are - Montone

Montone has not changed much since then, we can even say it remains intact. In 2003 the FAI (Italian Environment Fund) even chose it as symbol for its national day. Surrounded by green nature, oak and olive trees, climbing along the windy street curves suddenly you can see the high, harmonious town. It's a medieval image with houses, churches and convents, all closed in by inaccessible city walls that protect the people from all dangers. Walking through one of the city doors, it is easy to get lost in the narrow and windy streets, all decorated with geraniums, where cars do not pass and the silence is astounding. From several points you can enjoy breathtaking views.


Montone is hometown to Braccio Fortebraccio, born to a very ancient and noble local family. He is famous, mainly, as soldier of fortune, but one may say that, between the Middle Ages and Humanism, he anticipated the character of the Prince of Machiavelli, who built the "regnum italicum".

The people of Montone are kind and reserved, the food is simple, but made with authentic ingredients. A typical example is the torta bianca (white cake), made with flour, water and salt, deliciously flavored with locally produced cold cuts, herbs from the gardens and products from the surrounding woods.
You can also still find traditional handicrafts, and characteristic costume festivals. Many cultural events take place in this town, among which the Film Festival, organized by the Umbria Film Festival Organization together with the Town Hall, which is probably the pearl of all activities.