Holiday apartment in Baschi – Middle Ages, art and archaeology

Baschi between the Middle Ages and archaeology

Baschi has preserved its medieval layout in the historic centre to this day. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Baschi will encounter tangible traces of architecture, art and archaeology here: the Arco di Diomede is a characteristic entrance to a medieval courtyard. La Guardiola, also known as La Portella, is one of the two entrances to the castle and dates from the beginning of the 16th century. This connects the history of the town with clear historical reference points to help you find your bearings.

The Church of San Nicolò is part of the cultural exploration. Its first construction dates from the 12th century, before it was rebuilt in 1576 by the architect Scalza. Both its interior and exterior are characterised by the Tuscan style. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament contains a precious triptych by Giovanni di Paolo of Siena from 1440. It depicts the Madonna, Saint Nicholas and another saint.

La Marroca provides another distinctive feature in the townscape. The Renaissance mask carved in sandstone is kept in the Antiquarium of Baschi and is also visible on the façade of the town hall. Thus, in Baschi you will encounter both architectural details and a single historic object in different places around the town.

Antiquarium and archaeological insights

The Antiquarium of Baschi spans a broad period of time. Its finds range from the protostoric period in the 13th century BC to the early Middle Ages in the 6th century AD. The tour uses illustrated panels, geographical maps, and models of a kiln and transport vessels. These explain the processing of clay and its transport. Guided tours of the Archaeological Museum Antiquarium of Baschi, both in Italian and in foreign languages, must be bindingly reserved at least seven days in advance.

The Scoppieto site offers another archaeological perspective. Excavations uncovered the remains of a sanctuary dating from the 4th century BC; excavations have been carried out there by the University of Perugia since 1995. The site is located in the municipality of Baschi on a plateau above the Tiber Valley, at the entrance to an archaeological nature trail in the Tiber River Park. The area has abundant clay and water resources as well as fertile soils.

Routes for different day plans

Two routes provide different starting points for planning your trip. The Baschi–Civitella del Lago route begins when leaving Baschi near the cemetery, is 11.8 km long and is listed as taking 4 hours and 30 minutes. The Baschi–Diga di Corbara circular route begins in the centre of Baschi; it is listed as 10.6 km long and taking 3 hours and 30 minutes. The different starting points, distances and time estimates help you organise the rhythm of your day according to your own interests.

Choose a holiday apartment in Baschi based on your travel interests

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in Baschi, you can decide on your preferred focus: the historic town centre, church art, museum exhibits, the archaeological landscape or a route with its respective starting point. The specific destinations and the two routes open up various possibilities for your holiday days, without requiring every day to follow the same pattern. Those interested in culture can combine the church, the town hall façade and the antiquarium, while Scoppieto directs attention to the sanctuary, the Tiber Valley and the nature trail.

Further places for planning your trip

If you would like to discover and compare more places, you can find Morruzze, Torreorsina, Allerona, Montecastrilli, Castel Giorgio, Schifanoia, Arrone and Visciano Di Narni here.

For the overarching travel overview: Terni.