Villetta a schiera in Strada del Palazzo

This is hill country in southern Umbria, with cultivated slopes, woods and small valleys between the Tiber basin and the first Umbrian-Apennine relief. The Tiber is the main river of the wider area, running east of Montecastrilli near Todi. Todi is the nearest substantial historic town, with a complete hilltop centre, major churches and civic buildings. Amelia is also nearby, with polygonal walls and an old centre on a ridge. Carsulae, the Roman archaeological area on the Via Flaminia near San Gemini, lies within the surrounding area. This part of Umbria is known for olive groves, mixed farming and small hill towns.