Historical knowledge:

Uncertain and discordant origins, but probable Roman-Etruscan, remains unknown until 1242, when the bishop from Perugia gave the Monte Mable woods to the Corcianese population According to popular tradition, Corciano means “Cuore di Giano” (heart of Giano), commune subjected to Perugia, following its destiny. Defeated the commune of Todi together with the Perugian allies in 1310. With the statutory reform of 1342, Corciano is mentioned in the official Perugian country list. In seigniory epoch, Corciano was a valued centre for its structure and position. Withstands siege of Braccio Fortebraccio in 1428 and for the courage demonstrated, it was requited by Perugia with the exemption from excise duty for five years.Successively it suffers another assault by Fortebraccio, but by now exhausted, it surrendered. With the death of this last, Corciano returned to the Church.

 Places to visit:

• The Sant’Agostino Church and Convent (1334)
• The gothic Monastery Church of San Francesco (XIVth century)
• The Madonna del Serraglio Chapel
• The Capitano del Popolo Palace from the 400’s
• The Town-Hall Palace
• The Mayor PalaceThe Well from the 500’s in Piazza Coragino
• The San Cristoforo Church with museum of sacred art
• The Communal Tower
• The Assunta Parish Church

Folklore:
8th May: Patron-Saint: Sant Michele
15th August: Maria Assunta
August: Corcianese august Feast of Country cooking – Horse Exhibition at Solomeo Feast of Crostone (Strozzacapponi) – Prize of Poem “Corciano” – International competition for band composion.