Parrano, no more than 40km from Orvieto, is a picturesque and perfectly preserved ancient village, perched on top of a hill with a castle at the very top that dates back to the middle ages, although there is a possibility that its original construction was before then.

The town is 441m above sea level and thanks to its climate and its much-praised thermal springs that rise nearby, attracts a healthy amount of visitors.

In the surrounding area there are many farming villages, including Cantone and Frattaguida, which are converted for the purpose of agriturismo, i.e. for farmstays and B & B and in some cases with horse riding included in the price. 

The countryside is ideal for the visitor looking for rest and recreation.

You may wish to visit the nearby Grotte del Diavolo – the Devil’s caves, which are deep caverns of major historical and archaeological interest, where prehistoric remains from the Palaeolithic era and Bronze Age were discovered.

More recent discoveries include Roman and Etruscan artifacts, which prove their settlement of the area, and other items from the sixth century.

In the ninth century Parrano was divided by a feud that was fiercely contested by various noblemen of the area. The town still maintains a separate, isolated feeling that has been characteristic for many years.

The patron saint of the town is San Biagio, who is enthusiastically celebrated on the 3^rd of February.