Scheggino

Scheggino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 60 km southeast of Perugia. As of January 2020, it had a population of 464 and an area of 35.2 km².[3]

Scheggino
Comune
Comune di Scheggino
View of Scheggino from the riverside
Location of Scheggino
Scheggino Location of Scheggino in Italy Scheggino Scheggino (Umbria)
Coordinates: 42°43′N 12°50′E
Country	Italy
Region	Umbria
Province	Province of Perugia (PG)
Area [1]
• Total	35.2 km^2 (13.6 sq mi)
Elevation	281 m (922 ft)
Population  (January 2020)[2]
• Total	464
• Density	13/km^2 (34/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	06040
Dialing code	0743

Road to the Church of Saint Nicholas

Scheggino borders the following municipalities: Ferentillo, Monteleone di Spoleto, Sant'Anatolia di Narco, Spoleto.

Geography

Scheggino is located in the heart of Valnerina Valley, in the south-east area of Umbria. The territory is entirely mountainous and it is crossed by the Nera river.

The small town is characterised by the medieval castle, enclosed by triangular walls with a keep at the top, and the rest of the town which goes towards the valley along the river.

The area is at high seismic risk as well as the nearby municipalities.

History

Scheggino is a medieval town, which still shows its remains of medieval walls and the ruins of the keep at the top. It was built by the Duchy of Spoleto in the 12th century as an outpost in order to protect it from external attacks. For this reason Scheggino was assaulted and looted several times. The 16th century was characterized by a series of wars between two aristocratic families: Orsini and Colonna, the former were supporters of the Guelph Spoleto while the latter allied with the twenty three Ghibellin castles-towns subjected to Spoleto. In 1522 the surrounding castles led by Picozzo Brancaleoni and Petrone da Vallo tried to conquer the town, taking advantage of the absence of the men, who were working in the fields. However they didn't succed as the women of Scheggino managed to defend the castle and their houses.

The Church of Saint Nicholas has medieval origins but it was entirely redone in the 16th century, its frescoes are attributed to the circle of Lo Spagna. A coronation of Mary with Saints, similar to the one in the Spoleto Cathedral, was painted in the apse as a tribute to the Duchy of Spoleto.[4] The Church of Saint Felicita is particularly interesting for its primitive style (12th century) apart from the facade, which was renovated in the 17th century.

Demographic evolution

References

1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
3. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
4. "Chiesa di San Nicola - Scheggino - Umbria". www.umbriatourism.it. Retrieved 2021-01-02.

View of the Church of Saint Nicholas	"Baciafemmine" alley	Street with stairs	street