From July to September 2025, themed weekend tours of the San Francesco Museum Complex and the city of Montefalco will allow you to discover its cultural and historical heritage. An unmissable opportunity to experience Montefalco authentically, amidst art, faith, tradition, and beauty.
Special tours in Montefalco all summer long. The San Francesco Museum Complex presents "Montefalco Revealed: Stories, Art, and Traditions," a rich program of six themed tours taking place on weekends from July 13th to September 20th, 2025. The tours intertwine the charm of the city and its artistic heritage with the historical and cultural context of the surrounding area, offering an immersive experience designed to reveal the hidden treasures and most significant stories of Montefalco, known as the "Balcony of Umbria" for its breathtaking views. The initiative is curated by Maggioli Cultura e Turismo in collaboration with tour guide Monica Lupparelli.
The itineraries wind through the museum's halls, the frescoes of the great Umbrian masters, and the charming streets of the village, in a continuous dialogue between art, faith, tradition, and beauty. An unmissable opportunity to experience Montefalco authentically, guided through the centuries by those with a profound knowledge of the stories and faces that make it unique.
It begins on Sunday, July 13th, at 5:00 pm, with "Montefalco, the city and the territory," an itinerary through nature, history, and breathtaking views. On Sunday, July 20th, at 10:30 am, the event features "Francesco Melanzio, the painter of Montefalco," a journey through Renaissance Montefalco through the works of one of its most illustrious sons. Also on Sunday, July 20th, at 5:00 pm, the "Painting in Montefalco between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance" itinerary will take you on a journey through spirituality and artistic beauty, discovering the masterpieces of Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino. The discovery of masterpieces continues on Sunday, August 3rd, at 10:30 am, between the Museum and the Convent of San Fortunato with "Exploring Benozzo's Places: A Guided Tour of Art and History."
On Saturday, August 16th, at 10:00 a.m., "Chiara da Montefalco" will offer a spiritual and artistic exploration of the figure of the Saint, starting with the church and sanctuary she founded. The series of themed tours concludes on Saturday, September 20th, at 5:00 p.m., with "Montefalco, the City and the Territory," a new opportunity to experience the village through different eyes, amidst unforgettable views and tales of the past.
Tours last two hours and cost €15 per person.
Reservations are required by 2:00 p.m. the day before: tel. 0742 379598 - museomontefalco@gmail.com - www.museomontefalco.it
THEMATIC TOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, July 13, 5:00 PM
Montefalco, the City and the Territory
Montefalco, known as the Balcony of Umbria for its breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, is a jewel that slowly unfolds through narrow streets and spectacular vistas. A stroll through its characteristic passageways and iconic sites, such as the San Francesco Museum Complex, will immerse you in Umbria's history, culture, and nature.
Sunday, July 20, 10:30 AM
Francesco Melanzio, the Painter of Montefalco
A visit to the places of Francesco Melanzio allows you to immerse yourself in the history and Renaissance art of Montefalco, discovering a highly talented artist who left a significant mark on Umbria's cultural heritage. The tour begins at the San Francesco Complex, home to some of his most iconic works.
Sunday, July 20, 5:00 PM
Painting in Montefalco between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
Montefalco, with its artistic heritage, represents a bridge between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, offering a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of painting and the spirituality that inspired the artists of these eras, especially Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino.
Sunday, August 3, 10:30 AM
Exploring Benozzo's Lands: A Guided Tour of Art and History
A journey through art and history that allows you to discover not only the works of Benozzo Gozzoli, but also the timeless charm of Montefalco, a place where past and present meet in an embrace of beauty and culture. The tour winds between the San Francesco Museum Complex, with its church frescoes, and the Convent of San Fortunato, which houses the Florentine painter's early work in Montefalco.
Saturday, August 16, 10:00 AM
Chiara da Montefalco
The main theme of this tour focuses on the figure of Saint Clare and the impact she had on the local community. It offers a unique opportunity to discover the city's cultural and spiritual heritage, starting with the church and sanctuary she founded, adorned with magnificent, recently restored 14th-century frescoes.
Saturday, September 20, 5:00 PM
Montefalco, the city and its surroundings
Montefalco, known as the Balcony of Umbria for its breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, is a jewel that slowly unfolds through its narrow streets and spectacular vistas. A stroll through its characteristic passageways and iconic sites, such as the San Francesco Museum Complex, will provide a complete immersion in the history, culture, and In the Umbrian countryside.
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04/07/2025
The exhibition of the triptych 'Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints and Scenes from the Life of the Virgin and Saint Clare', a work by Giovanni di Corraduccio, owned by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Foligno, will open on Friday 4 July 2025 at 11 a.m. inside the Church of San Francesco di Montefalco.
04/07/2025
The San Francesco Museum Complex hosts the works of four artists: Annie Hsiao-Ching Wang and Karen Hui-Yu Lo, originally from Taiwan, and the Italians Frank Dituri and Mauro Manetti. The themes they address are, on the one hand, female identity and family conflict, and on the other, the transcendental dimension. Toward a poetic horizon.
Staff Museo
31/10/2024
The Municipality of Montefalco, in collaboration with Eclipsis Style Project, as part of the festival dedicated entirely to oil called 'AMOLOLIO' presents the exhibition of the master Sergio Favotto, one of the few artists of monumental art recognized at an international level.
Staff Museo
15/04/2024
An engaging immersive and sensorial journey, which starts from the ancient Franciscan cellars to discover the territory.
Inauguration: Saturday 20 April 2024, 11.30 am
Staff Museo
18/12/2023
At the Montefalco Museum until March 3rd the evocative photographic exhibition dedicated to the cultural heritage of Umbria, the result of the editorial project by Elvio Lunghi and Giovanni Tarpani.
Staff Museo
31/08/2023
Experience, Interpretation, Education in Montefalco and Trevi
from 3 to 30 September 2023
Staff Museo
22/07/2023
Evening openings every Thursday in July and August, from 8pm to 11pm, with a guided focus on the extraordinary works of Benozzo Gozzoli and Pietro Perugino
Staff Museo
22/03/2023
A program full of experiences to discover the colors and flavors of the Terre del Sagrantino ... Montefalco, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy awaits you with its breathtaking views and the great food and wine excellences of the area.
Staff Museo
12/12/2022
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