Once Upon a Hilltop: Visiting Montefalco, Italy

On a hill in Umbria, Italy 

sits the little town of Montefalco. 

The Wall of Montefalco

The historic district of Montefalco has one main street 

that climbs uphill 

on old cobblestones 

surrounded by ancient structures 

now housing a variety of eateries and shops.

Historic District Main Street

Surrounding this heavenly hilltop town 

are luscious olive groves and endless vineyards.  

Montefalco Countryside

We arrived in Montefalco in the evening 

and promptly had an absolutely delicious dinner (and too much local wine) 

at Locanda del Teatro.

(Waiter Andre was extra wonderful!

Or maybe that was the wine. ) 

Andre is on the left. 

Then we had a comfy sleep at Villa Pambuffetti. 

At the top of the Historic District

Staying here 

gives you the opportunity 

to make day trips 

to nearby locations in the Umbrian region of Italy. 

Villa Pambuffetti

We stayed two nights but 

only visited the historic district once. 

I would have liked to go back the next day 

but my feet were tired after a day spent exploring Assisi 

and the pool at the hotel beckoned. 

(I should have listed to husband 

who wanted to go back to town.) 

Montefalco Reflection

We left the next morning to visit a Deruta potter 

and then on to our next stop, Orvieto. 

Impressive Door

Montefalco is very small 

and toured quickly

but can also be used as a home base for other local explorations. 

Montefalco is located in the region of Umbria, Italy. 

Click here for additional photos 

from this gallery 

and then book your flight to Umbria. 

You won't be disappointed. 

Map of Umbria

Map of Montefalco