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, central

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census of 2001 it had 436 inhabitants and is found about 9 km south of the city of

. The village is centered mainly on the hill top and the surrounding plain below is irrigated by the waters of the stream Caina.

History

Some Etruscan artifacts have been found in the area, which appear to be dedicated to the Etruscan deity "Lumn", thus giving rise to the

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name ''San Lume'' which began to designate the place. The "castrum Solomei" fortification to defend the town, was built in 1391 by Meo Giovanni di Nicola and Peter Galassi Tanoli, at the request of the

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. In 1402 the town was taken and plundered by the papal troops, and again the following year by Perugia. Today Solomeo has been largely restored by its world-famous resident,

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.Creating an Italian Cashmere Kingdom in Umbria
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Places of interest

* Church of Santa Maria di Mandoleto (18th century); * Medieval town center of Solomeo; * St Bartholomew's Church (18th century) with frescoes Mazzerioli, a painting of the school of

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, some paintings attributed to '

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; * Castle Montefrondoso (12th century); * Villa Antinori-Touch (19th century). * Cucinelli Theatre, opened in September 2008, is a new theater in classical style.

External links

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References

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