Tuoro is a village on the shores of Lake Trasimeno with a characteristic medieval appearance, strategically located between Perugia, Umbria, and Tuscan towns. The origin of its name is traced back to the "toro", an ancient fishing technique that involved building a "tower" of bundles of wood used as bait for fish. Its oldest history is linked to the famous Battle of Hannibal, which took place in its vicinity in 217 BC, in which Hannibal's Carthaginian army annihilated the Roman army led by Consul Caius Flaminius. The territory of Tuoro sul Trasimeno possesses in its landscape and traditions, therefore, the evocative power of ancient stories and legends and is therefore the ideal destination for all those who would like to return to Italy to discover the places from where their ancestors left. Among the cultural initiatives not to be missed is The Historical-Archaeological Route of the Battle of Trasimeno, which winds through the Tuoro countryside. It consists of 13 themed stations (including the Museum of Hannibal), where historical-military, geographical-historical and archaeological aspects are explored in depth. The local cuisine, mainly poor, has remained linked to traditions that can still be traced today in the processing of many typical products and in the same way are offered by local trattorias and restaurants. The Tuoro Oil Festival, held every year at the end of October, celebrates the new oil, exploring the world of extra virgin olive oil in all its meanings, with many initiatives seasoned with conferences, tastings, concerts and much more.