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Alla scoperta del Parco Lago Trasimeno - Lago Trasimeno

Trasimeno Lake had a tectonic origin. 3 million years ago, there was a shallow sea in this part of Umbria. Then a depression formed by geologic fractures, allowed the birth of Lake Trasimeno. Historically, Trasimeno was known as The Lake of Perugia and this name makes it easy to understand...

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Mercato delle Gaite a Bevagna - Festa Medievale - Bevagna

The Event Gaite medieval market is based on Bevagna four parts named Gaite that governed the town in the medieval age. Aim of the event is to represent the medieval real life in all its details. At the end of June Bevagna spends 10 days working on this project. The 4 Gaites...

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Giostra della Quintana di Foligno - Foligno

STORY The “palio” consists of a cloth, very preciously refined, that was given as a price during contests since the Middle-Age. It has an important artistic value since it is painted by contemporary artists and it’s different year after year. The Palio must eternize the...

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Umbria Jazz la musica del mondo! - Perugia

Umbria Jazz 2012 July 6-15 Umbria Jazz is one of the most important music venues in the world. Every year, in July, the festival takes place in the hystorical centre of Perugia, Central Italy. It lasts two weeks and attracts lots of visitors from Italy and abroad. A number of very important...

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I PRIMI D'ITALIA Festival dei primi Piatti - Foligno

Primi d'Italia Taste this special festival in Italy. From the 25th to the 28th of September 2008, there is the Xth Edition of Primi d’Italia in Foligno (Perugia) – National Festival of Pasta and Spaghetti.

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CantaMaggio Terni - Terni

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...

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CalendiMaggio Assisi - Assisi

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...

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Corsa dei Ceri a Gubbio - Gubbio

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...

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Primavera in Valnerina. Natura, Arte e Storia! - Terni

Spring in Valnerina 5 th Edition Friday the 2nd (from 3 p.m. to the sunset), Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th of May 2008, from 9,30 a.m. to the sunset, in Sant’Anatolia di Narco in the green heart of Umbria, will take place the 5th edition of the Flower and Plant Fair,...

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Santa Rita from Cascia - Cascia

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...

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Fuga del Bove, corsa di buoi a Montefalco! - Montefalco

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...

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Medieval Tournament: Palio della Balestra di Gubbio e San Sepolcro - Gubbio

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...

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Sagra della Cipolla - Cannara

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!

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Corsa all'Anello di Narni - Narni

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...

Umbria Country Collazzone Perugia - Perugia

JUNE in Collazzone Perugia "UMBRIA COUNTRY is the free time festival. The event takes place in "IL PIANCARDATO" farmhouse in Gaietole - Collazzone (PERUGIA): UMBRIA COUNTRY is about country life and its habits.

FESTA DELLE ACQUE - LAGO DI PIEDILUCO - Terni

From the 28th of June in Piediluco. The Festa delle acque takes place in Piediluco, wonderful lake in Terni. Its origins are pagan: It is a Summer celebration in Piediluco. During the night you can watch a magic show: lighted and coloured little boats over the lake.

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TODI ARTE FESTIVAL - Perugia

July 2008: in Todi there is Todi Arte Festival, art and culture event. Todi Arte Festival is music, dance, poetry, lyric, visual arts, cinema, exhibitions and more.

FESTIVAL DEI SEGNI BAROCCHI - Foligno

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...

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CAPODANNO IN ITALIA: UMBRIA! - Perugia

New Year's Eve in Italy: Umbria. New Year's Eve holiday in the heart of Italy: Umbria. Complete and detailed list of Villas, Apartments, Hotels and B&Bs for your New Year's Eve in Umbria: New Year's Eve lastminutes! [ Wellness - Country Houses with restaurants - Apartment -...

Ricette, Sagre, Prodotti L'UMBRIA IN TAVOLA - Perugia

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...