Holiday apartment in Pupaggi – between church art and nature

Pupaggi combines sacred art, medieval architectural history and nature. The Chiesa di San Sebastiano and Castello di Pupaggi shape its cultural character, while the Boschi di Terne - Pupaggi area adds its own natural focus. If you are planning to stay in a holiday apartment in Pupaggi, you can consciously weigh up cultural discoveries, nature-related activities and active days.

Church art and medieval architectural history

The Chiesa di San Sebastiano was built in the 13th century and features Romanesque characteristics on its exterior side walls. Inside, there are numerous frescoes from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. The ceiling bears a decoration attributed to Jacopo Zampolini, dating from around 1480.

Castello di Pupaggi developed in the 14th century around an existing medieval core with a church and a dovecote tower. Because of its historical and architectural importance, it is protected as part of the architectural and landscape heritage. This means that the cultural focus in Pupaggi extends beyond individual works of art to include the architectural development of the village.

Nature and a route on two wheels

Boschi di Terne - Pupaggi is a Natura 2000 site under the Habitats Directive and covers an area of 1,460 hectares. The wolf (Canis lupus) is one of the protected species found in the area. For travellers interested in nature, this creates a clear focus on the landscape and biodiversity.

The Anello di Montagna Grande is classified as a moderate to easy route and is suitable for people with previous experience on two wheels. This classification helps you compare the route with your own level of experience and plan an active day accordingly.

Pilgrimage, legend and culinary experiences

In the Church of Madonna della Ginestra, the fresco of the Madonna and Child has been preserved intact inside and is a destination for pilgrimages. The remains of the small church are awaiting reconstruction after suffering severe damage in the 1997 earthquake.

The legend of the Bella Pupa is set in Pupaggi and tells of a young woman who was hidden in the highest part of the castle. It complements the stone and artistic evidence with a traditional tale.

The Norcineria courses offered by Castello di Pupaggi include the hands-on processing of pork, from selecting and grinding the meat to seasoning the mixture and filling it. Castello di Pupaggi also offers its guests a truffle hunt with a dog in the surrounding forest.

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house in Pupaggi, you can organise your preferred daily schedule around these highlights: church art and castle history for cultural discoveries, the Anello di Montagna Grande for experienced cyclists, Boschi di Terne - Pupaggi for a focus on nature, and the Norcineria course and truffle hunt for culinary experiences.

Discover more places

For your further travel planning, you can also discover Piana, Beroide, Cannara, Canalicchio Di Collazzone, Calzolaro, Capodacqua, Petrignano and Casamaggiore.

For the overarching travel overview: Perugia.