The foundation of the picturesque Gualdo Cattaneo, goes back to 975. Its name derives from the word "wald" meaning forest, and from this, one can imagine the richness of the woods which still surround this area.
A must see is the Rocca dei Borgia,  a mighty cylindrical tower, which rises up on the main square.  Begun in 1494, it was designed according to the military standards of the time, when the advent of artillery was substantially changing defence structures of all types. The rocca, or fortress, called “Dei Borgia” in honour of Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia), was completed in 1500, with various masters taking part in its construction. Also interesting to visit is the parochial church with a facade  decorated with a relief showing the mystic Lamb with the symbols of the four Evangelists; the inside contains a beautiful 13th century crypt. The church of St. Augustine another must see place, has an interesting portal on the left-hand side of the entrance, and inside, several important paintings of the 14th and 15th centuries.