Things to see in Corciano

Corciano is a village in Umbria nearby Perugia. Corciano has an interesting and well-preserved historical centre with a medieval appearance and an almost circular shape, partially still surrounded by walls. Corciano is member of I Borghi più belli d'Italia, "the most beautiful villages in Italy."

Piazza Coragino. It is in the centre of the city. It has a much-admired well from the 16th century.

Santa Maria Assunta, in Piazza Coragino. It began in the 13th century but was rebuilt in the late 19th century. Inside are two important works of art, the Gonfalone (a long flag) by Bonfigli (1472) and the Assunta by Perugino (1513). In the church there are also two works by the priest-painter Guerriero Giappesi, who lived in the first decades of the 20th century: a fresco with the Archangel Michael at the altar of the Sacred Heart, from 1929, and another with the Baptism of Christ at the baptismal font, from 1931.

Church of Saint Francesco, Via del Serraglio. It is a Gothic church that contains several works of art, including a crucifix from the 5th century. It was built at the end of the 13th century. It has been deconsecrated and is used for events and exhibitions. It retains its original Gothic appearance, with a façade decorated with a rare carved wooden rose window.