Magione

Magione
—  Comune  —
Comune di Magione
Coat of arms
Magione Location of Magione in Italy
Coordinates: 43°9′N 12°12′E / 43.15°N 12.2°E / 43.15; 12.2
Country	Italy
Region	Umbria
Province	Perugia (PG)
Frazioni	Agello, Antria, Borgogiglione, Caligiana, Collesanto, Montecolognola, Monte del Lago, Montemelino, Montesperello, San Feliciano, San Savino, Sant’Arcangelo, Soccorso, Torricella, Villa
Government
- Mayor	Massimo Alunni Proietti (Centre-Left)
Elevation	299 m (981 ft)
Population (31 March 2011)[1]
- Total	14,819
Demonym	Magionesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	06063
Dialing code	075
Website	Official website

Magione is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 15 km west of Perugia.

Magione borders the following municipalities: Castiglione del Lago, Corciano, Panicale, Passignano sul Trasimeno, Perugia, Tuoro sul Trasimeno, and Umbertide. It is located on the eastern shore of Lake Trasimeno.

History

The town was home to a magione (pilgrim house) built in the Middle Ages by the Knights Templar, whence the current name. It was later owned by the Knights Hospitaller, who turned it into an abbey , which was fortified in the 14th century.

In 1502 it was the place where several Umbrian and Marche lords set a plot against Cesare Borgia. In the following centuries the castle housed some historical figures such as Pope Benedict XIV and Pope Pius VII.

References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

External links

• Official website