Birthplace of St Benedict, the walled town of Norcia is renowned for its black truffles and cured pork (norcineria), set against the Sibillini mountains. Nearby Cascia honours St Rita, while the high Castelluccio plateau erupts each early summer into the famous Fioritura, a carpet of wildflowers across the Piano Grande.
| Distance | Spoleto to Norcia: 50 km; Norcia to Castelluccio: 28 km |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 1.5 hours by car from Perugia to Norcia |
| Getting there | Mode: Car or bus; Detail: Busitalia bus from Spoleto to Norcia and Cascia; a car is needed for the Castelluccio plateau |
| Address | Piazza San Benedetto, 06046 Norcia PG |
How to get there
- Bus: Busitalia from Spoleto to Norcia and Cascia
- Car: SS685 from Spoleto into the Valnerina and on to Norcia
- Car: mountain road from Norcia up to Castelluccio (seasonal)
- Seasonal Castelluccio shuttle during the Fioritura bloom
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Location
Piazza San Benedetto, 06046 Norcia PG
42.7926, 13.0937 View on map