As a backdrop for the village there are the Martani mountains, which represent one of the main attractions. It is assumed that the current Massa Martana was the ancient Roman settlement Vicus at Martis (or Vicus Martanus or Marta) on the via Flaminia. Ancient medieval hamlet of enchanting charm, it rises in an environmental context of great significance and strong visual impact. Protected from the surrounding mountains that seem to draw a natural amphitheatre, the castle is closed by the powerful walls buit at the end of the XIII century.
