The Village of Allerona

Agricultural center near Orvieto, Allerona is nestled in the hills covered with forests of beech, holly and juniper. The origins are similar to those of nearby Orvieto, and there are architectural remains from Roman times, with archaeological remains in the immediate vicinity of the village, including remnants of ancient Cassia (between Orvieto and Ficulle) and stones with Roman inscriptions on Trajan's new.

Also visible are the ruins of the castle di Meana, the seat of the barony of the same name, a fort, known as "ruin dell'Armata " and Torre Bisenzio, an outpost of the Papal States. The Castle was destroyed by Charles VIII in 1465, which still remains of walls and gates of the sun and moon, "Cahen villa in Art Nouveau style in the park owned by the State of Selva di Meana, the church of the XII century restored Castellana 800. To rediscover the traditions, foods and customs of the country tradition, every Wednesday is market day in Allerona, with the usual stalls bearing the fruits of this land.

The Permanent Exhibition of Pugnaloni

The exhibition features elements that make up the so-called Pugnaloni, photos of themselves and the parade.

The tradition derives from the ancient Pugnaloni prods, sticks fitted at one end of the tip of iron and other scrapers, with whom he incited ibuoi and plow cleaned from the turf.

This is a custom which scholars date back to before Christianity with characteristics of rite.

Over time have been turned into piles adorned with flowers and ribbons at the heart of small wagons on which they are ricostruitescene of rural life. In each wagon is referred to the miracle of S. Isidore (Isidoro Please worked as an Angel in his place). The festival is held every third Sunday of May and also provides a historical procession of the parade with costumes of the nineteenth century.

Free admission.

For Informations
Mostra permanente dei pugnaloni
Via Roma,5 - Allerona
Phone +39 0763628312 Fax +39 07636261177

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