Ficulle

Ficulle is a municipality with 1,700 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2012) in the Province of Terni in the Umbria region of Italy.

Geography

The municipality covers an area of ​​about 65 square kilometers, resulting in a population density of about 27 inhabitants / km ² results. Ficulle is located about 50 kilometers southwest of Perugia and 60 km northwest of Terni. It is part of the joint management Comunità montana Monte Selva di Meana Peglia e and is located in the Val di Chiana.

The districts include Olevole and Sala.

The neighboring municipalities are Allerona, Fabro, Montegabbione, Orvieto, Parrano and San Venanzo.

History

The first human settlements in the city go back to the Etruscans, as discoveries at the Grotto della Madonna della Maestà show. After the Romans dominated the area and established observation posts at leading from Rome to the north roads. At this time, the location as Castrum Ficullensis was known. The name probably derives from the Latin word Figulus (pot ), which today is still in the coat of arms of the town. Documentary mentioned for the first time the place is in 1292, where he is referred to as an outpost of Orvieto and as a stronghold of Filippeschi. After that, the place fell into the direct influence area of Orvieto, this expanded the fortress. 1350 built Angelo della Vipera Monaldeschi, 5 km south district of Sala della Sala Castello. 1416 Ficulle with Orvieto was occupied by the Papal States, which city walls and fortifications goal for. 1861, the city was incorporated into the Kingdom of Italy. Since 1951, the city suffers from a significant Bevölkerunsschwund. Goods in 1951 nor 3643 inhabitants in the town, so there are only about half today.

Craft

Ficulle is known for the production of terracotta invetriata, so glazed clay pots, which are produced in the local potteries.

Attractions

  • Abbadia dì San Nicolò al Monte Orvietano, built in 1007 abbey
  • Castello della Sala, 1350 built by Angelo della Vipera Monaldeschi castle in the village of Sala. 1480 married Pietro Antonio Monaldeschi della Vipera della Sala originating from the hostile family branch Giovanna Monaldeschi Cervara with which he restored the castle and lived until his death in 1518 here. The widow bequeathed the castle to the cathedral of Orvieto, who remained until 1861 the owner. After the castle had several owners until finally 1940 the Florentine family of Antinori bought the property
  • Chiesa della Madonna della Maestà, Church was first written records of the early 17th century, is now regarded as the main church of the village.
  • Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie, also called ai Cappuccini, the church and convent of the 16th century, just above the historic town center.
  • Chiesa di Santa Maria Nuova, Church, dating from 1606, probably by the architect Ippolito Scalza (* 1523 in Orvieto, † 1617 ibid.) built.
  • Pieve di Santa Maria Vecchia, built around 1200 Pieve.
  • Porta del Sole, medieval town gate with fortifications on both sides.
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