About Trevi

If Umbria is the ‘green heart ‘of Italy, Trevi is its soul. A quiet, friendly and not over run by tourists town, built on  top of  a hill along the ancient Flaminia highway which linked Rome and the seaport town of Rimini on the Adriatic, this small medieval hill town enjoys spectacular views of the mountains and neighboring towns of Assisi, Spoleto and Montefalco.

Trevi’s location makes it an ideal base to explore the delightful midsection of  Umbria’s country and experience the authentic feeling of a traditional Italian small town where times seems to run slower.

Things to see in Trevi

Trevi, a small town of 8000 inhabitants between Spoleto and Assisi, offers a wide range of interesting places to see and visit. Trevi is a very typical and unspoiled hill-town. The origins of the hill-town go back to the 11th century. Located where it is, the splendor of all surrounding Trevi still remains uncompromised by mass tourism.

The oldest part is situated within the roman wall. During the middle ages the town was at is top and very rich, also called “il porto secco”, because of its commercial importance. The medieval part is also surrounded by a wall. Wonderfull views all around these walls. The whole hill town has kept its historic treasures from the past.

This filled with art, traditional Italian cuisine, exquisite wines and olive oils village will surprise you with its rich history and atmosphere. The vastness of Trevi’s attractions makes it impossible to mention each and every single one of them, but for your convenience we’ve listed all the „must-see” places below.

1. Piazza Della Rocca
Probably the oldest square of Trevi. The square is surrounded by palazzo Parriani, Palazzo Urighi , Palazzo Prepositura Valenti and last but not least the Ex Chiesa San Filippo Neri.
2. Piazza Mazzini

The main historic piazza. The square is recently repaved. The square is dominated by the Palazzo Comunale, a renaissance building and  the Torre from the 13th century, also Campanile. This historical square holds the charming café Roma with outstanding coffee, ice cream and some quick bites. Also the traditional but outstanding ristorante La Vecchia Posta.

3. Church of Emiliano and it’s Bell Tower
Named after the first bishop, martyr, and Patron Saint of the town, the actual building was almost entirely rebuilt in 1893 on Neo-classical lines with echoes of the 1400s. Despite the damages some parts of the church remained in perfect intact among others three beautiful XIth century apses, sculpted portal, frescoes and  from XVth century or the Altar of the Blessed Sacrament by Rocco da Vicenza dated on 1522. Completely and beautifully restored beginning of this century.
4. Centro di Arte contemporanea Palazzo Lucarini
Trevi’s contemporary art museum. Famous exhibitions take place in this fabulous building of the 16th century.
5. Teatro Clitunno
A fairytale-like small theatre that will surely take you back in time with all the splendor of the interior. It is built in the 19th century and called the “bonbonniere”.
6. The San Francesco Museum
The Saint Francis art collection is housed in a part of the former convent of the Conventual Friars Minor. The complex, which was built in the 13th century, is the result of numerous interventions. During the first half of the seventeenth century it was completely rebuilt. The complex includes: the Museum of the Town and the Territory, the Picture Gallery, the Antiquarium, the Church of Saint Francis, the Museum of the Olive Civilization.
7. Villa Fabri
The 16th century Villa stands in the middle of the hill, right outside Porta del Lago of Trevi. The surrounding gardens immersed in the typical Umbrian landscape full of olive trees, overlooking the rolling hills between Assisi and Spoleto are the perfect place for afternoon walks.
8. The Passeggiata
A charming broadwalk surrounded by beautiful trees and a view of Trevi and the monastery of Saint Martin.
9. Santuario della Madonna delle Lacrime
Located just outside Trevi the famous building of Santuario della Madonna delle Lacrime dating fróm the 15th century. To visit only after asking the key to the sisters, of the adjoining monastery. Beautiful interior with the master piece of an affresco from Perugino: Adorazione dei Magi.
10. Il Torrione circolare
The circular fortified tower along the ancient medieval wall, with Wonderfull views to Montefalco and Assisi. Very nice walk along the wall, to discover the undiscovered treasures of Trevi.

Whats worth mentioning for those who’d like a break from noisy traffic of modern days city’s, theres barely any traffic on the streets of Trevi. The town’s charming but extremely narrow streets and steep streets make it hard, in some parts even impossible for most vehicles to pass.

A destination in its own right, Trevi’s location makes it an ideal base to explore the delightful midsection of the country with the Adriatic and Mediterranean coasts a mere two hours drive away.

Perugia’s airport San Egidio, offering car rental and parking, is only 40 km away, which makes it a perfect hub to various destinations.

Trevi in short could be described as „the city of oil and museums”. Umbria’s fine olive oils and noble red wines (Sagrantino de Montefalco) can be sampled in the shops, tasting bars and family restaurants just outside your front door. 

For anyone curious about the secrets of Umbria’s grape variety, wine or olive oil production tours of the wineries and old olive mills can be arranged. If you like you can hike or bike through the olive grove.