FICULLE
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The medieval town of Ficulle sits on a ridge surrounded by the green hills of Umbria.
The A1 Motorway, a mere 8 Kilometers away, has barely made a difference in the life of its inhabitants. The frantic pace of modern life slows down here, where travelers and natives can enjoy clean air, agriculture, crafts, and genuine food.
The town is a medieval jewel: its walls encircle a maze of narrow streets and small squares; two towers are impressive strongholds still protecting the old houses, and the town is graced by the church of S. Maria Vecchia and the medieval complex of Castelmaggiore.
Not far from Ficulle is the magnificent Castle of the Sala, formerly a Monaldeschi domain.
The symbol of Ficulle is the earthenware pot. Following an ancient tradition, master artisans thrown the pot on the wheel and fire it in wood-burning kilns. Before the advent of plastic, household objects used to be made of terracotta, and the colorful "pignatte" (pots) for the beans, "panate" (pitchers) to
hold water or wine, and "ziri" for the famous olive oil are reminders of ancient customs and preserve local traditions.
This tradition is alive and well in the simple but savory local cuisine, which features chicken
liver appetizers, tagliatelle with goose sauce, a hand-made spaghetti known as umbrichelle, pot roasts and arrabbioni, walnut cakes and other delicacies.
The famous hospitality of the people of Ficulle led to the establishment of several farm holiday centers and a fully-equipped rest area for campers.
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