A view of Castiglione Del Lago with narrow streets, colorful buildings with orange tiled roofs, and a church with a bell tower in the background under a blue sky.

Officially one of the prettiest towns in Italy, Castiglione del Lago juts into lake Trasimeno like an enormous ocean liner.

Its dusk silhouette can be seen from miles around. 

Filled with numerous bars and restaurants, the most famous being La Cantina, whose terrace tables will definitely need booking in high summer.

​There are fabulous views from all around the town, but especially from the castle.

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An aerial view of an ancient stone castle with tall towers and fortified walls, situated near a large body of water at sunset, surrounded by lush green trees and a small residential area.


There are various festivals throughout the year, the tulip one in April is particularly good.

Presumably this was a cactus festival, I wasn't there for this one.

The church at Castiglione del Lago with green shutters and a large dome, under a clear blue sky, with a garden featuring rows of round cacti in the foreground.

The town hall, which is free to visit, can be booked for weddings and other events.

Though you'll need a specialist to guide you through that.

Castiglione Del Lago Palazzo with large, detailed frescoes on high walls and ceiling, windows allowing natural light, and marble sculptures on pedestals.

Castiglione from above