Holiday apartment in Morcella: History and paths along the Nestore

Morcella lies west of Marsciano on the Nestore River and combines a concise local history with interesting destinations in the surrounding area. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Morcella can choose their holiday location according to different interests: historic buildings, religious art, riverside paths and regional museums offer several specific starting points for planning your trip.

Holiday apartment in Morcella between castle, churches and mill

At the foot of Morcella stands the Mulino Quattrocentesco della Morcella, a 15th-century building with a large tower. The castle is also part of the village’s history: in 1328, Louis the Bavarian gave the Counts of Marsciano the castle of Morcella. The Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Silvestro contains an altarpiece created in 1780 by the Perugian painter Cristoforo Gasperi. The church of San Silvestro was connected to Santa Maria, which stood within the walls of Morcella Castle.

Another point of orientation is the approach from the direction of Migliano. If you come downhill from Migliano to Morcella, you will encounter the 14th-century Chiesa Santa Croce before reaching the village. Along the approach to the village, there are therefore several historical points of reference that reveal Morcella’s character from different periods, without requiring you to base your stay around a single destination.

Museums, castles and mountains in the surrounding area

For further discoveries, look beyond the village itself. The Museo Paleontologico Luigi Boldrini Pietrafitta is a museum in the wider area around Morcella. The Museo del vino is a museum in the surrounding area. Castello Di Cisterna, a castle, is also located near Morcella. The Museo Storico Perugina is another museum in the wider regional area, with its own historical focus.

Several mountains are also located around Morcella: Monte Vergnano, Monte di Balle, Monte Terracane and Monte Città di Fallera are each mountains in the vicinity of the village. This selection allows for a variety of day-trip ideas if you would like to include culture and scenery side by side in your holiday planning.

Cycle route 25 and the Fersenone trail

The route of cycle route 25 is interesting for active days out. Cycle route 25 runs from Marsciano via the SP376 towards Migliano and Morcella. The first climb of the route begins at the turn-off to Morcella; the route then continues towards Migliano. On the Fersenone trail, after crossing the Nestore bridge, you reach the Chiesa Madonna del Ponte immediately on the left. Different types of paths help you adapt your plans to your preferred daily rhythm.

Further destinations for planning your trip

If you would like to compare additional destinations in the same broader travel area as Morcella, you can find Scopoli, Passignano Sul Trasimeno, Montepennino, Città Di Castello, Camerata, Chiugiana-La Commenda, Umbertide and Fontignano here.

For the broader travel overview: Perugia.