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Prodo Castle dominates the small village of the same name, a hamlet of Orvieto (TR). Built in 1222 by the Prodenzani family as a trapezoidal defensive stronghold with tuff walls, square and round towers, arrow slits, and a fortified gate, it was strengthened between the 13th and 15th centuries to control the Umbrian valleys. Garibaldi's refuge in 1849, it is now privately owned. Although the interior cannot be visited, the exterior offers panoramic views of the Fosso Campione, making it ideal for excursions near the Forello Gorges.

For the first time, Todi has been recognized as a virtuous municipality in terms of environmental sustainability and quality of life, having been awarded the 2020 "Spighe Verdi" (Green Ears of Wheat) flag by the FEE Italia Foundation for Environmental Education and Confagricoltura. Numerous indicators were taken into consideration, including education for sustainable development; sustainability and innovation in agriculture; the quality of tourism; the enhancement of natural areas and landscape; the maintenance of urban furnishings; and accessibility for all.

The Temple of Santa Maria della Consolazione is located just outside the thirteenth-century walls of the town, in the southwestern part of Todi, and is one of the finest examples of Renaissance art in Umbria.

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The town of Todi in the province of Perugia in Umbria is known for its beautiful medieval town center. There are numerous historical buildings lined up around the central Piazza del Popolo. Antique and medieval finds prove that the hilltop town was founded in the 8th century BC by the Indo-European-Italian Umbrian tribe.

Protected by ramparts, on the top of a hill overlooking the Tiber, Todi is a city with ancient roots. A flourishing center of the Umbrians, it resisted Etruscan domination, accepting the supremacy of Rome in the 3rd century BC. In the Roman period, important communication routes were built, placing Todi at the center of a strategic road network. Its Roman heritage includes the theatre, the baths, the acropolis and temples scattered on the hill. After the fall of the Roman Empire, Todi came under the dominion of the Goths and the Byzantines, suffering the incursions of the Lombards. In the municipal age, Todi recovered, becoming one of the first free municipalities in Italy, with the construction of majestic public and religious buildings. In the sixteenth century, the city experienced a cultural and artistic renewal, culminating with the temple of Santa Maria della Consolazione. Piazza del Popolo, in the heart of the city, is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy, with the Duomo overlooking it. Traces of the Roman forum are still present under the flooring.

Prodo is a fraction of the municipality of Orvieto (TR), famous for having hosted Giuseppe Garibaldi on the run after the failed attempt to conquer Rome. Also known for the 14th century medieval castle which unfortunately has become private property and cannot be visited.

Montemolino Castle is located on a green hill not far from Todi. The structure dates back to medieval times: its construction is, in fact, dated around 1100.