Castel Rigone

Castel Rigone is a frazione of the comune (municipality) of Passignano sul Trasimeno, Umbria, central Italy.

Castel Rigone
Castel Rigone
Castel Rigone
Location of Castel Rigone in Italy
Coordinates: 43°12′N 12°13′E
Country Italy
RegionUmbria
ProvincePerugia
ComunePassignano sul Trasimeno
Population
 (2001)
  Total406
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

As of 2001, it had 406 inhabitants, and is located 12 km from Passignano. According to tradition, the name derives from that of an Ostrogoth commander, Rigo, who in 543 had set here a base for the siege of Perugia during the Gothic Wars.

The village has a late 15th-century church (Madonna del Miracoli), built by a pupil of Bramante.

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