
Bettona is a town in the province of Perugia. It stands by the northeastern end of Martani mountains. Its origin dates back to the Etruscans. Located along the Amerina, which was one of the most important roads to the north, Bettona was called
Vettona in Roman times and, with the advent of Christianity, the town was evangelized by S. Crispolto, who later became patron of the city. It is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
A list of the most interesting places to visit when you are in Bettona:
- Medieval wall - Incorporates portions of Etruscan walls
- Pinacoteca Comunale (Municipal Gallery) - Located in the Palace of the Podesta (1371), it houses a painting by Pietro Perugino, the Madonna della Pietà, along with other works by Jacopo Siculus, Dono Doni, Fiorenzo di Lorenzo and Della Robbia, as well as archaeological remains and ceramics
- Parish Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (XIII century) - Located in the old town centre, is the main church of Bettona. The Gothic chapel, which is dedicated to Santa Rita, is the only part that remains of the ancient Roman church. The church was rebuilt in the XVII century. The main altar is a work of Cruciano Egiduzio. The apse was frescoed in 1939 by the Futurist painter Gerardo Dottori. Inside the apse, you can find a banner by Perugino and a banner by Niccolò Alunno, depicting the Crucifixion and Pietà
- Church of St. Crispolto - Built by the monks to preserve the remains of the patron saint (VIII century)
- Oratory of St. Andrea - There are beautiful frescoes, dated 1394 and representing the Passion of Christ, which have been made by artists of the school of Giotto