The church of Santa Maria Assunta is near the main town square, Piazza Coragino. The building dates back to the 13th century and was originally Gothic in style before being completely transformed into the neoclassical style in 1870 by the architect Lardoni from Perugia. He added a bell tower by adapting the town’s previous ancient four-sided tower, which tradition has it belonged to the rich Corciano feudatories, the Della Corgna and the Montemelini.
The building’s elegant facade is in pink and white stone, while inside it has a single nave with a raised presbytery, central apse and several altars, each decorated with outstanding works of art.
Don’t miss the imposing altarpiece that decorates the main altar: it was created by Perugino in 1513 and depicts “l’Assunzione della Vergine” (The Assumption of the Virgin) and the “Gonfalone della Peste” (Banner of the Plague) painted in 1472 by Benedetto di Bonfigli depicting the merciful Madonna protecting the inhabitants of the city under her cloak.
Next to these two masterpieces are two minor side altars, dedicated to the Sacro Cuore (Sacred Heart) and the Madonna del Rosario (Madonna of the Rosary).