Casa del Diavolo (House of the Devil) – Casa del Diavolo, Italy - Atlas Obscura
Places near me Random place

Casa del Diavolo (House of the Devil)

Casa del Diavolo, Italy

This region of the Perugia municipality has an unforgettable name.  

View all photos
47
78
Top Places in Italy
Joseph Heintz, "Competition on the Ponte dei Pugni in Venice" (1673)
Ponte dei Pugni (Bridge of Fists)
Venice, Italy
Santuario di Santa Rosalia
Palermo, Italy
Vittoriale Degli Italiani (Victory Shrine of the Italians)
Gardone Riviera, Italy
 See All
This entry is a stub
Help improve Atlas Obscura by expanding Casa del Diavolo (House of the Devil) with additional information or photos.

No one knows why this section of Perugia became known as the Devil’s House. There are several versions of the story of how this haunting name came about. Some involve deep historical research, others are intertwined with legends and crime stories.

Many believe it derives from the gangs of highwaymen and other bandits who sought refuge across this region. According to other stories, it came from the destruction brought on by the passage of Carthaginian troops led by Hannibal. Other stories discuss the discovery of medieval urns filled with the bones of children as the driving force behind the name. 

Atlas Obscura Trips

NEW - Southern Italy: Castles, Caves & Coastal Treasures in Puglia

Whimsical architecture, outstanding olive oil, and gorgeous landscapes.
Book Now
names
Community Contributors
m
Added by
mfilipazzi
Published
August 22, 2019
Edit this listing
Make an Edit Add Photos
Nearby
Temple of Minerva
11.54 miles
Mount Ingino Christmas Tree
12.98 miles
Fontana Dei Matti
13.15 miles
Want to see fewer ads? Become a Member.
Near This Place
Temple of Minerva
Assisi, Italy

Temple of Minerva

What appears to be an ancient Roman temple is actually a Catholic church.
Gubbio Christmas tree.
Gubbio, Italy

Mount Ingino Christmas Tree

The world's largest "Christmas tree" is illuminated by hundreds of lights stretching 2,000 feet up the slope of Mount Ingino.
Gubbio, Italy

Fontana Dei Matti

Fountain where visitors can earn a license to be mad.
Saint Ubaldo
Gubbio, Italy

Basilica of the Mummified Saint Ubaldo

The venerated body of a 12th century saint is celebrated each year with the 'Race of the Candles.'
Related Places
Galway, Ireland

Spanish Arch

Despite the name, this 16th-century structure in Galway wasn't built by the Spanish.
Seattle, Washington

The Intersection of Bellevue, Bellevue, and Bellevue

Meet me at the most confusing intersection in Seattle.
Edinburgh, Scotland

Costkea Way

Street names don't get more "late capitalism" than this.
Pune, India

Parvati Nandan Ganpati Temple

This 17th-century temple gave the area of Ganeshkhind its name.
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

From Around the Web