Introduction
Deruta has mastered the art of making majolica ceramics. In the Etruscan and Roman times Deruta ‘s clay was already used. However, only when the technique from Majorca was brought to Deruta in the 15th century, ceramics became its most important economic resource.
A wide range of prices and varieties of quality can be purchased as to ceramics. There is handmade and mass produced majolica. However, the top quality majolica is in the small business that stick to the traditional way of making it.
At Maioliche Nulli you can purchase it handmade, ornately painted. This family run business is excellent at classic medieval patterns. What you buy can be sent abroad by ship.
The Museo Regionale della Ceramica is housed in what was once a Franciscan convent. The museum exhibits how production has been carried out along the centuries from the 14th till present. It is also possible to see some pieces.
At Vist Maioliche CAMA Deruta you can purchase food and wine and ship what you purchase..
Scuola d’Arte Ceramica gives lessons for all levels of expertise curious novice and experts. There are courses range from days to weeks. Courses are given in Italian but in the summer you might find a translator.
The tourist office on Piazza Consoli provides information on accommodation.
Where to Eat
Hotel Ristorante Asso di Coppe dishes out delectable traditional Umbrian specialities at affordable prices.
Near Deruta to the south is Ristorante Country House l’Antico Forziere in a strategic position close to all Umbrian landmarks. The restaurant is renowned and deserves it. Dishes and deserts are tempting and lip-licking.
How to Get to/away
BY BUS: to Perugia (length: 25 minutes, services: 13 a day).
