Reg.Nr. 93/IT/005

Montelagello renewal scheme

Montelagello is a medieval village. Historical information is available since 1027. In the 14th century the village was fortified. From middle of 20th century the village was abandoned and decline started. Restoration of the whole village including the church, fortification ...
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Project details

Title:Montelagello renewal scheme
Entr. year: 1993
Result:Diploma
Country: Italy
Town: Montelagello near Marsciano, Perugia (Umbria)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Walled village
Actual use:Historic village, tourist accomodations
Built: Middle Ages
Architect / Proj.leader: Gaspare Masserano, Architect (Biella - IT)
The Jury's citation: "For the careful and respectful restoration of the medieval walled village of Montelagello, in particular of the church, the defensive walls, the keeper's house, the community oven and 23 dwellings"
Web, Links:

www.montelagello.it/index.php?id=493

Description:
Montelagello is a medieval village. Historical information is available since 1027. In the 14th century the village was fortified. From middle of 20th century the village was abandoned and decline started. Restoration of the whole village including the church, fortification walls, the communal baking oven, and 23 dwellings.