Cagli: A Trip Through Centuries Past
Located in the province of Pesaro e Urbino, in the Marche region is Cagli, Italy, a commune popular for its array of historical fortifications, military facilities, and religious buildings. It was once a Roman stronghold which scenic ruins are now a popular tourist attraction. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi - Umbria International Airport (PEG), some 50 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cagli, Italy is between late April and late October. Expect tourism to be at its peak during the months of December, May, and February. Cagli city hotels tend to be affordable in August. Visit in late April for the Distinti Salumi, which celebrates local gastronomic culture.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of Cagli's main identifiers is the Rocca Tower fortification built in 1481 by Italian architect and painter Francesco di Giorgio Martini. The Church of San Francesco (1234) features a spiral columns with animal and vegetal motifs, with an overall Gothic style. The Sant'Angelo Minore (1560), has an ornate altarpiece by Italian Renaissance painter Timoteo Viti. Don't miss the majestic Cagli Cathedral with its bell tower with an octagonal brick belfry. Country House La Farfalla is a circa-1550 stone house on a hillside, featuring a stone-walled kitchen, lounge, and library with fireplace. The Agriturismo Ca Maddalena is set on a 1500's farm with complimentary breakfast and mountain bikes to explore the Marche countryside. Tourists can enjoy a seasonal restaurant, an outdoor pool, and horseback riding. Other options include the CA Maggio Nuovo and the nearby La Ferraia.