Rasiglia is a mountain hamlet of Foligno (PG) that rises to over 600m in altitude. The town, which preserves the typical characteristics of a medieval borgo, extends in an amphitheater shape and is famous above all for its springs: water courses flow along the alleys of the center and across the town, making it unique and evocative. The Capovena spring feeds Rasiglia and runs through it: located in the higher part of the town, at the foot of the palace occupied by the Trinci during their rule of the territory of Foligno, it runs through the town forming rivulets and small waterfalls that meet in a large pool called "Peschiera", to then flow into the river Menotre.
The origins of Rasiglia can be traced back to the 12th century. The Fortress of Rasiglia originally occupied the entire hilltop, while today parts of the surrounding walls and the ruins of a tower remain visible. A mill, a fulling mill and some houses in the village were owned by the Trinci who, taking advantage of the precious water source, started activities that ensured the survival of the whole community for centuries thanks to the water power coming from the river Menotre.
The life of this village is marked by water still today as it continues the weaving, dyeing and wool processing traditions of the 13th century.
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