Castel Giorgio Explained

Castel Giorgio should not be confused with Castel San Giorgio.

Castel Giorgio
Official Name:Comune di Castel Giorgio
Coordinates:42.7°N 70°W
Region:Umbria
Province:Terni (TR)
Frazioni:Casa Perazza, Contrada Poderetto
Mayor:Andrea Garbini
Area Total Km2:42.3
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:2160
Population As Of:2014
Population Demonym:Castelgiorgesi
Elevation M:559
Saint:St. Pancratius
Day:May 12
Postal Code:05013
Area Code:0763

Castel Giorgio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Terni in the Italian region Umbria, located about southwest of Perugia and about 60 km northwest of Terni on the Alfine Highland, facing the Lake Bolsena.

The municipality of Castel Giorgio is also known as "European Capital of American Football" because within the territory of the town there is the "Vince Lombardi stadium", the first gridiron football field in Italy designed for this sport.

History

In 1993,remains from prehistoric Villanovan civilization settlements were found in the area of Castel Giorgio. Also present are an Etruscan necropolis (3rd-2nd centuries BC) and remains of Roman villas and roads (Via Traiana Nova and Via Cassia).

The town was founded in 1477, as castle and residence for the bishop of Orvieto, Giorgio della Rovere. After several vicissitudes, the palace was restored by Cardinal Giacomo Sannesio in 1610–1620, turning it into a summer resort for the prelates of Orvieto.

Notes and References

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