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...
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...
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...
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