Fortress of Polvese Island
The fortress is located on Isola Polvese which, together with Isola Maggiore and Isola Minore, are the three islands of Lake Trasimeno.
Of the three islands, Polvese is the largest and today is characterized by its densely planted olive groves.
It was already populated in the year 1000, since the lake shores were not entirely secure.
In the census of 1282 the settlement was classified as "Villa", and so it will remain until 1438, when it was listed as "Castrum".
Of the three islands, Polvese is the largest and today is characterized by its densely planted olive groves.
It was already populated in the year 1000, since the lake shores were not entirely secure.
In the census of 1282 the settlement was classified as "Villa", and so it will remain until 1438, when it was listed as "Castrum".