Discover
Città di Castello
An elegant Umbrian city of palaces, printmaking traditions, and Alberto Burri's bold legacy.
About
Città di Castello is a refined city of Renaissance palaces and avant-garde art, set in the wide Upper Tiber Valley. Its cultural life pulses with Burri's abstract masterworks, centuries-old printing traditions, and a lively calendar of festivals and markets.
Why visit
Where the Renaissance and the contemporary avant-garde coexist. A city of rare cultural depth with an understated elegance that rewards the curious traveler.
Art & History
Alberto Burri, one of the 20th century's most influential artists, was born here. His monumental works are displayed in a former tobacco drying facility — a stunning dialogue between raw material and creative vision.
Food & Atmosphere
The white truffle of the Upper Tiber Valley is legendary. Pair it with handmade strangozzi pasta, local olive oil, and the robust wines of the surrounding hills.
Gallery
Highlights
- Palazzo Albizzini – Collezione Burri
- Ex Seccatoi del Tabacco
- Cathedral and bell tower
- Pinacoteca Comunale
Things to Do
Location
43.4571°N, 12.2389°E
Next town
Badia Tedalda
