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Cime Agritourism is located on top of a hillock overlooking on one side the hills of Tuscany’s countryside and on the other side the wide lake Trasimeno. This Agritourism consists of a rural home and three smaller guest houses bordering a private wood of tall trees. Discover the pleasure of a vacation immersed in total peace and surrounded by the greenery of the hills between Umbria and Tuscany. Agritourism Le Cime welcomes you in a homely and familiar way.
The Macine is a country house deeped in a wide natural park. It has indipendent and comfortable apartments.
25th of MAY 2008 Cantine Aperte (open wine cellars), is the most important event about wine, people and territory that takes place in Italy. Since 1992, the last Sunday of May, Movimento Turismo associated wine cellars open their doors to the public, capturing the interest of wine lovers from all over the world. Cantine Aperte in Umbria, is an important event. Many turists are attracted by it because of its cultural and human value.
CANTAMAGGIO IN TERNI, ITALY From the 24th of April 2008 to the 18th of May 2008 Cantamaggio is a Spring event in Umbria, Italy, based on parades of allegorical floats made by Terni citizens. During Cantamaggio there are theatre and various typical shows. Cantamaggio is the Spring celebration, when nature wakes up. Its origins are pagan.
Calendimaggio - ASSISI Commemoration of popular traditions Assisi It is a spectacular evocation of medieval and Renaissance costumes and life. The two ancient medieval wards, the "Parte di Sopra" and the "Parte di Sotto", engage in a spectacular challenge which takes the form of theatre shows, concerts, songs and choruses, dances, processions, archery, crossbow and flag-waving displays. The districts compete in a singing contest among the spectacular floral decorations, flags, torches...
HISTORY Corsa dei Ceri history is one of the oldest of Italy. There are two hypotheses about It: one is religious the other pagan. The religious one goes back to Patron Saint Ubaldo and his date of death: 15th of May 1160. The pagan one goes back to the celebration of Cerere, goddess of the harvest. THE CERI Wood structures. They transport the Saints across Gubbio: S. Ubaldo (Patron Saint of Gubbio) masons, S. Giorgio merchants and S. Antonio farmers.
RITA FROM CASCIA She was born at Roccaporena near Cascia, Umbria. The name is perhaps a shortening of Margherita, the Italian version of the name "Margaret." Rita was married at age 18 to Paolo Mancini. Her parents arranged her marriage, despite the fact that Rita repeatedly begged them to allow her to enter a convent. Paolo was a rich, quick-tempered, brutal, dissolute and uncontrolled man who made enemies in the region. Rita endured his insults, abuses and...
Fuga del Bove is a traditional event in Montefalco, Umbria. Its aim is to go back to a XVII th century tradition. The Bove was a bull set free in Montefalco, people had to capture it and its meat was divided between them. Protagonists of the event are 4 medieval quarters: San Bartolomeo San Fortunato Sant'Agostino San Francesco They fight one another in various medieval tournaments. The central event is surrounded by a medieval atmosphere with music,...
The medieval Palio della Balestra is a tournament between Gubbio (in Perugia - Umbria) and Sansepolcro (in Arezzo - Tuscany). The Palio della Balestra takes place the last Sunday of May in Gubbio. The second part of the Palio della Balestra takes place the second Sunday of September in Sansepolcro. It is organised by the Balestrieri Society of Gubbio and Sansepolcro, during their Patron Saints Feasts: Sant'Ubaldo in Gubbio and San Giovanni Evangelista in San Sepolcro.
SAGRA DELLA CIPOLLA - CANNARA, UMBRIA In September there is Saint Matteo fair, Patron Saint of Cannara, and the fiera della cipolla. Festa della Cipolla organized by local Pro Loco: the medieval centre of Cannara becomes a global sound, dance and fair where onions reign!
Corsa all'Anello in Narni-Umbria The main feast in medieval Narni was dedicated to the Patron Saint Giovenale, taking place each year on the 3rd of May. During this festival the whole town of Narni contributes to recreate the atmosphere of 1371, year of the first written city laws. Flags and torches adorn squares and streets, taverns and pizza ovens emanate into the streets typical fragrances of Umbrian meals and very good wines. The whole town hosts medieval sounds and colours....
“Pic & Nic in Trevi” Art, brunches and music between olive trees IInd EDITION - Trevi, 25th and 26th of April 2009 Weekend in Trevi, discovering Umbria wonders, where nature and art coincide. Taste, Art, Music path through landascapes and traditions in Trevi. “Pic & Nic in Trevi” weekend in Umbria, turism and nature. Discovery of Umbria typical products. Trevi Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the protagonist of the event.
Perugina Historical Museum of Chocolate in Perugia. Perugina Museum was born in 1997. It is one of the symbols of Made in Italy thanks to its famous Bacio. Protagonists of the Museum are Mr Buitoni and Mrs Spagnoli, Perugina founders. Today the Museum is at the second place as Italian Industry Museums after Ferrari Museum. These are the Museum areas: - From Cocoa to Chocolate - Perugina's History - Products - Advertising
Baroque Festival in Foligno From the 27th of August to the 18th of September 2011 Foligno's Baroque Festival has become one of the region's most important events. Original and stimulating theatrical and musical events are presented each year, selected from the best productions both in Italy and abroad. The most important event is the BAROQUE NIGHT 10th of September 2011 From 5.30 p.m. to 4 a.m. Shows in the streets, shopping, food, music and more... To know more about this event fill...
FIERA DEI MORTI IN PERUGIA (1st and 2nd of November) In Umbria fairs and markets in Perugia during the Saints Feast 1st and 2nd of November.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE RECIPES!! UMBRIAN TYPICAL CUISINE Umbrian typical cuisine, Umbrian recipes, Umbrian dishes, regional Italian cuisine. Here you are some Umbrian recipes: Strangozzi with Asparagus Ingredients for 4-5 guests: 500 gr. Umbrian strangozzi 2 wild asparagus bundles 250 gr. peeled tomatoes chilli extra virgin olive oil garlic 1 clove salt Clean the asparagus and cut the soft part in small pieces. In a pan fry some extra virgin olive oil and...
This medieval castle near Assisi of 1232 has kept intact all its unique characteristics: its massive stone walls; the central structure around which the living quarters were constructed; the underground cellars, so typical of the period and carefully restored, which today house the dining area where one may enjoy fine Umbrian cuisine. The rooms (all with baths) have been remodeled sobriously in accordance with the medieval style and look out over the surrounding hills. The wide-open...
Villa and Resort Farm Holiday in Gubbio is a large luxory-farm holiday complex, just finished to restore, on the splendid hills around Gubbio, situated around a pre-existing nucleus dating end of the XVIIth century. It consists in 9 jr-suites in the Villa, a wellness center, 15 self contained apartments, a panoramic restaurant “Bellavista”and a sport centre. A highly ambitious project that began taking shape in December 2000. A variety of professional and...
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