Montefalco is often referred to as "la ringhiera dell'Umbria" - "the balcony of Umbria" – a reference to it being a majestic hill-town. Passing through the modern lower town you pass through the ancient walls of a unique town that immediately transports you back in time.
Montefalco’s streets rise uphill to the Piazza del Comune or della Repubblica and a number of medieval churches, such as Saint Agostino, Saint Chiara, Saint Illuminata, Saint Maria Maddalena, and Saint Francesco, the interior of which contains a museum and is the main attraction in Montefalco.
Saint Francesco’s was built between 1335 and 1338 and is almost unique, its interior decorated by local artists that lived in the area at the time - Perugino, Giovanni di Corraduccio and Tiberio d'Assisi.
From Montefalco you can look out over the valley below to beautiful olive groves and vineyards - Montefalco is also known for its Sagrantino, Passito and Secco wines.