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Truffle Tour in Umbria and Marches
Those who are visiting Umbria in November should not miss the many events dedicated to the truffle. Two major truffle festivals are taking places in two towns located in spectacular settings at the foot of the Apennines mountain chain: Città di Cast...
White Truffle Festivals: Alba, Piedmont
A major annual International White Truffle Fair is taking place in Alba, Piedmont (Oct 3 - Nov 8, 2009). This truffle festival includes a truffle market and a truffle fair (in the weekends), a truffle auction (Nov. 8), a historic festival and many ...
The Best of Italian Craftsmanship in Vasanello, Surroundings of Rome
“MestierAria” (Oct 24-25, 2009), now into its second edition, is an event that provides a special opportunity to meet Italy’s top artists and craftsmen at multiple locations around the picturesque town of Vasanello (province of Viterbo)...
Festivals in Tuscany: Cortona Hosts Tuscan Sun Festival
The Etruscan town of Cortona, located midway between Florence and Perugia, hosts the annual “Tuscan Sun Festival” in the early of August. Known as a major cultural event, Tuscan Sun Festival offers a spectrum of artistic events exploring...
Rome Day Trip Tour: Assisi and Orvieto
When you need to take a break from your Rome’s sightseeing tour to get away from crowds and queues a day trip to Umbria is what you should consider first. A day trip from Rome to the Umbrian towns Orvieto and Assisi, not only offers the chance...
Major Historic Festivals in Italy: Festa dei Ceri in Gubbio
If you happen to be visiting Umbria in May, the “Festa dei Ceri” is an event not to be missed. It’s a festival also known as Corsa dei Ceri — Ceri race — held on May 15 in the medieval town of Gubbio, in Umbria. It off...
Rome Day Trip Ideas: Narni, Umbria
Narni, historic town in Umbria, is one of the many destinations to be considered when you plan a day trip from Rome. This hill-top town, just one hour train ride from the eternal city, has a lot of historic sites to offer. In the early of of May Na...
Historic Festivals in Italy: Calendimaggio in Assisi
The historic town of Assisi, in Umbria, one of the better-known medieval jems of Italy, offers in early May the show of “Festa del Calendimaggio“. It’s one of the major medieval festivals in Italy. Medieval costume parades, arche...
Traditional Christmas Markets in Italy: Trento
A trip to the Alpine town of Trento in December, gives you one of the best chances to experience the Alpine Christmas traditions. The famous Trento’s Christmas Market, with its colours and wooden huts displaying traditional crafts, with the ar...
Christmas Traditions in Umbria: Gubbio
With its Christmas tree, The medieval town of Gubbio (Umbria), has earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records. Its the largest Christmas tree in the world. Actually, it is not a tree, but 12 kilometres of extensive decorations illuminating all ...
Where To Taste the Finest White Truffle in Umbria and Marches
Are you looking locations where to taste or buy the finest truffle in Umbria and Marches? In these two regions there are some among the major truffle-producing areas and experienced truffle-gatherers in Italy. In the late weeks of October and early...
Wine-Historic Festival in Montepulciano, Tuscany
The hilltop town of Montepulciano, Tuscany, well-known as the home of the famous Nobile wine, hosts a singular festival last Sunday of August. It’s the “Bravìo delle Botti“, a contest where the Contradas, districts into which...
Spoleto Festival ( Festival of Two Worlds) - Umbria
The 51st edition of the Spoleto Festival — aka Festival of Two Worlds, is taking place in the town of Spoleto, in Umbria. It runs through July 13. This international event every year brings together prestigious names of the visual creation inc...
Medieval Festival in San Gimignano
The Tuscan hill town of San Gimignano, will be hosting a Medieval festival, next week-end (June 13 - 15). The festival, locally called Ferie delle Messi, features a Medieval Guild Fair, a Corteo Storico — historic parade, and a Knights’ ...
Medieval Festival in Narni, Umbria
The historic town of Narni, Umbria, is hosting its annual medieval festival, the “Corsa all’Anello” — the Ring Race. During the festival days the atmosphere of 14° century is being recreated in this hill town, with medieval ...
Franciscan Trail of Peace - Umbria Hiking Tours
Hikers who love historic sights can find in the Umbria countryside one of the most scenic and major historic trails: the Franciscan Trail of Peace — Sentiero Francescano della Pace. Named after St. Francis — because the Saint used to walk...
Week’s Photo: Sperlonga (Latium Coastline)
With Valentine’s Day just days away, may be the most appropriate week’s photo would be the “Balcony of Juliet“. However we have already picked it for the previous post (”Valentine’s Festival in the City of Romeo and J...
Christmas Markets: Trento
Among the most picturesque Christmas markets we suggest there is the one held in the Alpine city of Trento. Dozens of wooden huts in Piazza Fiera display traditional crafts, food and mulled wine. A visit to Trento’s Christmas market, is the ...
Emilia Romagna: Fortress Town Hosts Harvest Festival
The fortress town of Terra del Sole in Emilia Romagna will hold its annual ancient pagan harvest festival, La Fugarena, on Sunday, November 18. A huge bonfire in the main square of the town, is the centerpiece of the celebration. Many food stalls ...
Assisi: Things To See
A quick summary of places not to be missed while visiting Assisi. You can start from the top of Assisi (if you drive, it’s recommended you park there, at Piazza Matteotti); by walking down to the Piazza del Comune (the city center), you will f...
Rome day trip ideas: Assisi
Assisi is one of the favorite destinations for day trips from Rome or Florence. The tranquil Umbrian town is an ideal destination for visitors after experiencing the bustle of metropolitan areas such Rome or Florence. However, even though a lot of p...
Things To Do in Orvieto and Surroundings
Orvieto offers so many attractions, also for those who spend just a day or a day and overnigh there. Sightseeing: guided tours of the caves and Duomo. It is also possible to do day trips out from Orvieto, for example to the historic hilltop town of...
Rome Day Trip Ideas: Grape Feast of Marino - October 7th
A grape feast in the surroundings of Rome. The grape feast of Marino, coincides with the “Palio dei Rioni“, a historic festival including a medieval tournament complete with jousting knights and spear competitions. Held in the town of...
