Umbriano Castle

Umbriano Castle was built between the 8th and 9th centuries as a first fortified defensive settlement for the abbey of St. Peter in Valley. Due to this primacy it is defined as the oldest castle in the Valnerina. Its role in the defensive system of the abbey will become extremely significant, it would become the last visual contact controlling the area insofar as to be called "the eye of the abbey". Today Umbriano Castle is completely abandoned, it can be reached in 40 minutes via a beautiful trail starting from Macenano.