Discover Cantone: Valleys, Forest and Church

Cantone lies on a spur between two valleys, at the bottom of which the two tributaries of the Chiani, the Vallone and the Volpara, flow. Cantone has a particularly large amount of woodland in relation to its small population. This combination of a distinctive location and forest shapes the character of the village. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Cantone, you will therefore encounter two strong themes for planning your trip: the landscape and the evolved structure of a historic village district.

Holiday Apartment in Cantone: Landscape and Village History

Cantone was established towards the end of the 17th century and at the beginning of the 18th century at the behest of the Marescotti, the feudal lords of Parrano. Most of the houses in Cantone have been restored but have retained their original structure. In terms of choosing a location, this means a clear focus on history and a preserved settlement structure. If you are travelling with children, such specific architectural and historical references can make a place more vivid than a purely general description of the landscape.

The Chiesa della Presentazione di Maria Santissima

The Chiesa della Presentazione di Maria Santissima is a subsidiary church in Cantone, Parrano. It was probably built in the second half of the 17th century by the Princes Mariscotti of Parrano. In 1728, it had three altars: the high altar and two side altars.

The building is small and has a single nave; its wooden roof is supported by two pointed-arch dividing arches. This church building thus brings together Cantone’s history of development, its connection with Parrano and a clearly described architectural form. This place may be particularly interesting to you if, when travelling, you would like to include not only landscapes but also manageable examples of local architectural and ruling history.

Culture, Festivals and Regional Themes

Pro Loco Cantone is committed to the tourism, cultural, environmental, social, historical and artistic development of the municipal area of Parrano, with particular attention to the village district of Cantone. Cantone is therefore associated not only with individual buildings but also with the cultural, environmental and social aspects of the municipal area. When choosing accommodation, you can incorporate this broad character of the village into your personal travel planning.

As part of the Festa dell’Acqua on 24 June, Saint John’s Day, an exhibition of fossil shells takes place in Cantone. The Sagra del Polletto alla diavola in Cantone reached its 24th edition. Both references give the local culture different accents: one combines a fixed date with fossil shells, while the other represents the culinary side of Cantone. For families, this mix of a nature theme, local history and food can provide inspiration for holiday days filled in different ways.

When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore first decide whether you would like to focus your stay more on landscapes, history, culture or cuisine. For families with different interests, this order is helpful: first determine the desired character of the place, then look for suitable accommodation. Cantone offers an independent travel concept for this, in which its location between the valleys, its preserved village structure, the church and the local festivals appeal to different interests.

More Places for Planning Your Holiday

If you would like to compare Cantone with other places, you can find additional destinations under Torreorsina, Foce, Montefranco, Fabro, Castel Viscardo, Casigliano, San Carlo and Monteleone D'orvieto.

For the overarching travel overview: Terni.