From Perugia
to Marsciano and Todi
The art of the ceramics has in Umbria very antique roots
and such an habit, unified with a deep technical knowledge,
together with a taste and a style that have been refined
during the centuries, have made of the region and are still
making of it a masterpiece of the artistic handicraft. The
production, diffused with characters very well defined in
various areas of the region, finds its most characteristics
expressions in Deruta, Gubbio, Gualdo Tadino, Città
di Castello, Assisi and Orvieto. 
In Deruta are produced from centuries the artistic majolica:
the most antique ones are dating back to the 12th century,
the most precious ones to the 16th century. After the great
development of the production that took place during the
Renaissance, it is the 19th century that characterises the
renewal. From that moment a school of great handicraftsmen
knew how to take the themes and the decorations of the antique
splendour, managing also, with a lot of courage, to renovation
of the products. To visit absolutely: the local Museum of
the Ceramics, with pieces of great historic and artistic
importance and you should stay at the MONTAGNOLA,
charming place of great historic interest, also equipped
with large green spaces ideal for children. 
Marsciano and its territory have always been famous for
the tradition of the bakers. Between Compignano and Montelagello
it is possible to visit the site of an antique oven recently
renovated and to stay at CASA
ROSADA, big 17th century tower with an annexed colonial
house immerged in the green and quietness VALVERDE-IL
CASALE DI CECI, which in its restaurant, open to the
public, offers typical Umbrian cooking.
Todi, one of the Umbrian cities where, during the Middle
Ages, the activity of the handicraft corporations was very
strong, benefits from an antique fame for the art of the
work of the wood: not only capable builders of stylish furniture,
but also refined cabinet makers, sculptors and marquetry
workers. From this precious art are remaining admirable
examples in the two most important churches of the city,
in the choirs of the apses.
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