There are four ferry terminals around the lake but not all go to Isola Maggiore. They also service Polvese. Isola Minore is privately owned, thickly wooded and has no ferry service.
Castiglione del Lago means castle on the lake. It certainly is an impressive building from the water.
Approaching Isola Maggiore the former monastery cum castle stands out. The Franciscan Monastery dates from 1328 and the castle was created in 1880. Sadly it is now a derilect building and you cannot go near it.
The 12 century church of Saint Michael on the top of the island has frescoes of note. We didn't climb up there today but we have previously.
The 12 century church of Saint Michael on the top of the island has frescoes of note. We didn't climb up there today but we have previously.
The village has one street and within it are several buildings from the 1300s. Now there are several restaurants vying for custom.
This coat of arms above a door in the 14th century Confraternity building.
A touch of modernity; the house numbers and some artistic poetic tiles are an attractive addition.
La chiesa di Buon Gesù has had several updates over the years but dates from 15th century.
The Captain's House has a great old clock with bell.
The Church of San Salvatore
Saint Francis of Assisi spent Lent in 1211 on Isola Maggiore. Today we did the walk along the area where he lived, amongst the holmoaks. The incredibly old statue of St. Francis always fascinates, and there is a more modern version too. Saint Francis lived in many places in Umbria and where it is always noted, it is never over sold.
I like that!
I like that!
I was looking forward to lunch under the big old holmoaks where their torta al testo is especially good. Sadly they were out of porchetta so I had to have prosciutto crudo and mozzarella. Still very good.
Lago Trasimeno is quite shallow and with the clouds coming and going, the colours in the water were intriguing. It looks like we missed a thunder storm at home.
Sounds like a splendid adventure.
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