Foligno

Travel Guide
Foligno featuring heritage elements
Explore palaces and churches, soak up daily life in a bustling piazza or indulge in some fine dining and shopping in this regional center of Umbria.

Foligno is set on the banks of the Topino River where it leaves the Apennine Mountains and flows out to join the Clitunno River system. This surprisingly advanced Umbrian town has a history that possibly dates back as far as the 8th century B.C. 

Begin your discovery of Foligno in the central Piazza della Repubblica. This elongated town square sports the popular Umbrian designs of the 12th and 13th centuries. You can’t miss the Palazzo Comunale (Town Hall) and the adjoining Palazzo Orfini. Emiliano Orfini is said to have opened one of Italy’s first printing shops here and in 1472 it produced Dante's Divine Comedy, the first book to be printed in the Italian language.

While still in the main square, admire the impressive pink-and-white stone Cathedral of San Feliciano. This cathedral has not one, but two, façades, one facing the Piazza della Repubblica and one facing the adjoining Piazza Duomo. Inside, admire the ornate baldachin (canopy over the altar), which is a 17th-century copy of the one in St Peter’s in Rome.

Learn more about the history of Foligno in the Museo Archeologico at the Palazzo Trinci. The palace is home to intricate frescoes from the early 15th century. As well as the museum, it also houses the Pinacoteca Comunale, the public art gallery, and has a fascinating display about jousting, whereby knights fight on horseback with lances.

Foligno lies on the main train line from Rome to Ancona and has many bus connections, although it’s easier to get here by car. Take a short ride out to the Abbey of Sassovivo on a hill. The abbey is best known for its 13th-century cloister. Its 128 columns around a central well support small, ornate marble arches.

Back in the center of Foligno, go shopping, visit a market and sample some of the region’s fresh produce in a fine Italian restaurant. 

While Foligno has grown to become a bustling regional center with its own industries, there is still enough history in its ancient streets to find a happy balance between ancient culture and 21st-century comforts during your stay in this Umbrian town.

B&B Il Cedro
B&B Il Cedro
Via Giovanni Caboto 10, Foligno, Provincia di Perugia
The price is NT$1,729 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
NT$1,729
per night
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Foligno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews)
"Very nice room and lovely breakfast."

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City Hotel & Suites Foligno
City Hotel & Suites Foligno
3 out of 5
Via Massimo Arcamone 16, Foligno, PG
The price is NT$1,841 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$1,841
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Foligno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (344 reviews)
"Good quality hotel for a reasonable price. Nice spacious rooms. Friendly and helpful personnel. Close to shops and close to city center. Town is close to other interesting locations."

Reviewed on 2023/9/26

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Hotel Casa Mancia
Hotel Casa Mancia
3 out of 5
Via Dei Trinci 44, Foligno, PG
The price is NT$2,518 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
NT$2,518
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Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Foligno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Cathedral of San Feliciano and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
Recommended for families
"My family used it and we were satisfied with the overall cleanliness and the ability to control the heating. The hotel's location is good and breakfast is included for the reasonable price, so it is recommended for families."

Reviewed on 2024/2/16

Hotel Casa Mancia
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
"Great position for visiting Perugia and Assisi and many towns close by. Quiet, clean and charming; the restaurant is very good."

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Castello di Monterone
Castello di Monterone
Strada Montevile 3, Perugia, PG
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Reviewed on 2023/12/17

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Carpediem Assisi Living Club
Carpediem Assisi Living Club
Statale del Subasio 444, Assisi, PG
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8.4/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)
"This property was unique in its lack of internet connection (it is the year 2022 and there are thousands of properties with connectivity around it!) and in its inability to work with a customer to make sure the customer leaves happy. I booked 4 nights through Expedia. As soon as we checked in, i ..."

Reviewed on 2022/5/3

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Dina
May 6, 2019

Would never go back or recommend staying on this city.