In the heart of Umbria, the village of Cesi captivates visitors with its heritage, which blends history, archaeology, nature and spirituality.
Cesi has been linked to the wind for centuries
The village is an ideal choice for escaping the scorching heat that sweeps across the peninsula during the summer months. Cesi is, in fact, a village whose history has been linked to the wind for centuries. Perched on the slopes of Mount Eolo, the village is steeped in an ancient legend that has Eolo, the god of the winds, dwelling deep within the mountain itself.
Roman walls and monuments
Just a few minutes from the village lies Carsulae, one of the best-preserved Roman towns in Italy. Founded over 2000 years ago, it still preserves its forum, theatre, amphitheatre, monumental arches and ancient Roman roads. Sant’Erasmo, on the other hand, is the best-preserved pre-Roman fortified site in Umbria. Here, the imposing walls enclose a place still shrouded in mystery, its identity uncertain. On the summit of Monte Torre Maggiore, archaeological excavations have unearthed an important Umbrian-Roman sanctuary dating back to the 6th century B.C. 
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The natural Grotta Eolia cave
Cesi was also the capital of the Terre Arnolfe, a strategic territory contested for centuries between the Papacy and the Empire, where medieval walls, watchtowers, noble palaces and the Rocca can still be found today. Palazzo Stocchi guards the entrance to the evocative Grotta Eolia, a natural cave that extends deep into the mountain. The Church of Sant’Andrea bears witness to the link with ancient Carsulae, and the Church of Santa Maria Assunta houses the precious altarpiece by the Master of Cesi, one of the masterpieces of medieval Umbrian painting.
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Cesi is also a Franciscan site
Cesi is also one of the most authentic Franciscan sites in Umbria. The Romita di Cesi, a place of rest and contemplation for St Francis, can be reached via a path winding through the woods. The village is best enjoyed hiking, mountain biking and e-biking, as well as rock climbing on the cliffs of Monte Eolo, adrenaline-fuelled paragliding experiences and caving adventures. Just a few minutes from Cesi, the Marmore Falls can be enjoyed in various ways, from walking to water sports. 
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