Legend has it that  in the 8th century AD goatherds from the village of Vicus Matrini fled a Lombard invasion and settled on the tuff hill, which they chose for the safety, beauty and healthy air it offered.
According to legend, around the 8th century AD, shepherds from the village of Vicus Matrini escaped a Lombard invasion and established themselves on the tuff hill, choosing it for its security, scenic appeal, and breathable atmosphere.