DESCRIPTION

It is located hilltop, in a wonderful position characterized by fantastic panoramic views and close to the sea.

Its name comes from wood processing, which was turned into planks and then transported to Tevere springs to reach Rome.

The Castle was built by the family of Sigismondo Malatesta at the beginning of the 14th century. In 1458 Federico da Montefeltro ordered the demolition of the castle, which was rebuilt under the project of Francesco di Giorgio Martini, who finished it before 1474. 

In 1631 it became part of the Papal State, but in 1885 it was given together with surrounding territories to Petrangolini, who obtained also the title of Count. In the middle of the 21^st century it was sold to a person who turned it into a restaurant.  

MONUMENTS - ARTWORKS - TOWNS AND VILLAGES

Castello Petrangolini (Pietrangolini Castle);
Giardino Raffaello Sanzio (Raffaello Sanzio Garden);
Parco comunale (Municipal Park);
Chiesa di San Lorenzo (Church of San Lorenzo);
Chiesa di Sant’Ercolano a Ripamassana (Church of Sant’Ercolano a Ripamassana);
Monte Osteriaccia (old fortified town and panoramic point);

NATURE AND LANDSCAPE

It is interesting to visit “Val Ventina” with an intact ecosystem, where flora and fauna live undisturbed. It is possible to follow paths by walking, or riding bike or horseback riding.