Deruta

Deruta History

Deruta has probably Roman origins and it has been under Perugia's control from the XI century. Faithful to Perugia, Deruta shared with it many circumstances. It was fortified in the century XII. In the XIII century, the production of its famous ceramic started. It was conquered in 1408 by Braccio from Montone, it was also heavily sacked in 1500 by Cesare Borgia and destroyed by Braccio Baglioni.

During the "war for salt" between Perugia and Pio II, Deruta took sides with the Pope and in this way it obtained an exemption from the taxes. Deruta stands on a hill; it is an important agricultural centre and rich of industrial and artisan enterprises. The production of the ceramics which go back to the year 500 AD, and is a very old tradition of the town.