Corciano sits atop a hill, proudly guarding the valley that connects the Trasimeno and Tuscany territories with the Tiber Valley. A little jewel of Umbria, some believe its name derives from the Latin Curtius or Coricius, referring to the owner of a rustic estate, while popular tradition suggests that Corciano means “Heart of Janus” or “Hill of Janus.” For others still, the village’s name traces back to Coragino, a companion of Ulysses.

 Walking through its streets is like stepping back in time. The original settlement features concentric road systems enclosed within triple walls dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. Dominating the highest point of the village is the Torre del Comune, a magnificent 13th-century structure built with limestone and reused blocks of travertine.