Rasiglia, the little Venice of Umbria: what to see and how to get there

Why is Rasiglia called the little Venice of Umbria?

Because of the water running through it. The village, writes the Municipality of Foligno, keeps the features of a medieval borgo, gathered in an amphitheatre shape, and is famous above all for its springs. The main one, Capovena, rises in the upper part of the village, at the foot of the palace the Trinci family occupied when they ruled the Foligno area: it flows down between the houses in rivulets and little waterfalls that collect in a large basin, the “Peschiera”, and then pour into the river Menotre. The other springs are Alzabove and Venarella.

What is there to see in Rasiglia?

Rasiglia is best discovered on foot, following the water through lanes and over little bridges. For centuries life here has been shaped by water, which powered weaving, wool working and dyeing: a tradition the municipality dates back to the 1200s.

• the Capovena spring, in the upper part of the village;
• the Peschiera, the large basin where the streams meet before the Menotre;
• the water mills and the textile archaeological-industrial park;
• the lanes and little bridges along the watercourses.

According to the municipality, the textile archaeological-industrial park is a rare example of the preservation of every element needed for textile production, from shearing to the finished product: it tells the story of the move from hand looms to hydraulic ones, replaced in the early 20th century by the mechanical Jacquard loom.

How do you get to Rasiglia from Assisi?

By car: from Agriturismo La Mora it's 36.5 km, about 37 minutes according to Google Maps, along the SS75 towards Foligno and then the SS77 Val di Chienti road. Rasiglia lies in the Parco dell'Altolina, the hill country behind Foligno that the municipality describes as one of the most striking areas of the Umbria–Marche Apennines.

Where can you park in Rasiglia?

The Municipality of Foligno's official page does not list car parks or parking rules for the village. On the busiest days, such as those of the living nativity, there may be specific arrangements: before you set off, call the Rasiglia Infopoint (+39 0742 354459 or +39 0742 354165) or check the municipality's website.

How much does it cost to visit Rasiglia? Tickets and opening hours

Rasiglia is a lived-in village and the municipality's page lists no admission ticket. In Località I Santi you'll find the Rasiglia Infopoint, open at these times (municipality page updated in June 2026):

• 21 March to 30 June: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and the days before them, 9:00–13:00 and 15:00–19:00;
• 1 July to 15 September: every day, 9:00–13:00 and 15:00–19:00;
• 16 September to 31 October: Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00–13:00 and 15:00–19:00;
• November, December and January: public holidays and the days before them, 9:00–13:00 and 15:00–19:00 (closed on the mornings of 25 December and 1 January);
• 1 February to 20 March: closed.

The same page lists the village as not wheelchair accessible.

When is the best time to visit Rasiglia?

The village can be visited all year round, and two events are worth the trip: “Rasiglia, Paese presepe”, the living nativity on 26 December and 6 January, and “Penelope a Rasiglia”, devoted to the old weaving crafts, on the first weekend of June (depending on other national holidays). In summer, from 1 July to 15 September, the Infopoint is open every day.

What else is there to see near Rasiglia?

The Parco dell'Altolina is hill country that has always stayed apart from the Via Flaminia and the Umbrian Valley: the municipality describes it as dotted with pleasant spots and villages that seem to have stopped in time. In December you can combine the Rasiglia nativity with the Christmas markets in Umbria; in the warmer months, with other day trips from La Mora, such as the Marmore Falls.

Where to stay to visit Rasiglia?

Agriturismo La Mora, at Via Fonte Citerna 7 in the countryside outside Assisi, is 36.5 km from Rasiglia, about 37 minutes by car. The five independent apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and free parking; in summer, after a day among streams and lanes, there's the pool, open from 1 May to 28 September, from 9:00 to 19:00.