Spoleto, the queen of Umbria

Spoleto, the queen of Umbria

You can spot Spoleto from far away. The city seems to rise layer upon layer against the hillside, crowned by the mighty Rocca Albornoziana fortress. Just outside the city walls, the spectacular Ponte delle Torri stretches dramatically across a deep forested gorge. The...

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Umbria Jazz festival in Perugia

Umbria Jazz festival in Perugia

Umbria Jazz Perugia Every year in July Perugia hosts one of the most important and largest jazz events in the world “Umbria Jazz”. During the event the streets of Perugia buzz with soul, blues, funk and jazz concerts. One of the largest main stages is at the Piazza IV...

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The medieval town of Gubbio

The medieval town of Gubbio

At the foothill of the Ingino Mountain rises the ancient medieval town of Gubbio. Like Deruta, Gubbio is known for its majolica ceramics. Gubbio was founded by the Umbrians in the 3rd century B.C. before becoming a Roman city in the 1st century A.D. In the 11th...

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Foligno pasta event I primi d’Italia

Foligno pasta event I primi d’Italia

From September 25 to 28, 2014 there was the Foligno pasta event I Primi d'Italia. An event dedicated to "pasta" and first courses in general. You could taste over 100 new recipes and see chefs working their food art. Interesting! It has been a while since I visited...

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