Corciano at the Giornate dei Castelli 2026: guided tours, conference and special openings

When: 16 and 17 May 2026. A weekend designed to explore the hilltop village of Corciano, near Perugia, featuring cultural events and access to the local fortress.

Main programme (16 May)

• 10:00 – Institutional greetings in the Sala del Vecchio Mulino, inside the medieval walls.
• 10:30 – Conference "Corciano. A fortified village of art and elevation", coordinated by the University of Perugia with talks by local historians and experts.
• 13:00 – Lunch at the restaurant "Il Convento" (paid option).
• 15:30 – Guided visit by reservation to the Castello della Pieve del Vescovo, led by an art history lecturer supported by students.

What to see in Corciano

• Porta di Santa Maria – historic gateway to the town and starting point for a walking route through stone alleys.
• Palazzo della Corgna – a 16th-century residence with links to architect Galeazzo Alessi.
• Church of Santa Maria Assunta – houses works associated with Perugino and Bonfigli.
• Churches of San Francesco and Sant'Agostino and several medieval palaces that tell the religious and commercial history of the village.
• Castello della Pieve del Vescovo – a 13th-century fortress open for guided tours only during the event and by reservation.

Practical information

Address: Via Marcantonio Bonciari, 06073 Corciano (PG), Italy.

How to get there: Corciano is a short distance from Perugia. By car: Perugia–Bettolle junction (RA 6) with access to the A1 motorway. By train: nearest station Ellera-Corciano, then bus or shuttle connections to the village.

Visitor tips:

• The visit to the Castello della Pieve del Vescovo requires prior reservation: check availability and booking procedures in advance.
• Wear comfortable shoes for cobbled streets and stairways.
• Verify any timetable changes at local information points before travelling.

The event promotes the historic and artistic heritage of the village and encourages both residents and visitors to discover local cultural routes.