Passignano sul Trasimeno, perhaps known in ancient times as "Passo di Giano", stands on a promontory on the northern shore of Lake Trasimeno, in the province of Perugia. It has a long history: its territory was already inhabited by the Etruscans and Romans, thanks in part to its strategic position as a passageway that made it a place contested over the centuries by the Goths, Lombards, Byzantines, the Duchy of Tuscany and the Papal States. The present settlement, however, developed around the Rocca from the 16th century onward, while today it is a tourist destination where one can relax along the lake. At the highest point still dominates the restored Rocca, which currently houses the Museum of Boats, in which a number of boats from Lake Trasimeno, Piediluco and the Padule di Fucecchio, as well as the "Fassoi" (a Sardinian boat made from marsh plants from the Cabras Pond) are on display. Then there is the Sanctuary of Maria Santissima di Castel Rigone, built at the end of the 15th century, which preserves splendid portals and a beautiful rose window. In the locality of Quarantaia, moreover, the remains of a Roman rustic villa (datable between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD) have been found. The 16th-century Sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Oliveto is also notable. Outside the historic center is the Pieve di San Cristoforo, an ancient parish church built before the year 1000 on the ruins of an earlier pagan temple. For those interested in delving into local cultural roots, such as returning emigrants to Umbrian soil, Passignano sul Trasimeno has its traditional cuisine and annual events to offer. In the former case, flavors based on lake fish, such as fried agoni, pike fishballs, regina in porchetta (carp baked like porchetta, a herb-roasted pork) and tegamaccio (typical fish stew), as well as dishes with truffles, stand out. As for popular and religious events, it is worth participating in the last week of July in the Palio delle Barche, a competition that re-enacts the struggle between the Baglioni and Oddi families of Perugia between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Also at Castel Rigone in August is the traditional Festa dei Barbari, a historical reenactment celebrating the origins of the village, which is said to have been founded by the barbarian Rigo during the invasions of the Goths (543 A.D.). Also characteristic is the Frying Pan Festival, in the last week of August, during which the world's largest frying pan, capable of frying two quintals of fish per hour, is awarded. At the end of the visit, it is worth enjoying the sunset on the lakefront, which is particularly lively on weekends and in summer, with cafes to relax in and restaurants to sample tasty local dishes.