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Umbria Points of Interest
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Umbria in the middle of Italy is Medieval Italy at its best. Dotting the landscape are hill town gems full of art and culture. Popular on a Umbrian vacation is spending some time indulging the local culinary traditions. Be it taking some time in an Italian cooking school learning to cook Umbrian food and tasting the region’s world-famous wines. A Villa in Umbria is the perfect vacation destination for a family reunion in Italy or a wedding in Italy. |
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Il Palio dei Terzeri |
Citta' della Pieve |
First Sunday after Ferragosto, three districts compete in "hitting the bull" in costumes from the Renaissance
First Sunday after Ferragosto, three districts compete in "hitting the bull" in costumes from the Renaissance
Il Palio dei Terzeri
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La Quintana |
Foligno |
400-year-old ceremony honoring Foligno's past, each June and September, with 800 costumed personages. Horsemen and horses, lancers, drummers, and delightful-looking ladies, parade at night, followed ...hover to read more
400-year-old ceremony honoring Foligno's past, each June and September, with 800 costumed personages. Horsemen and horses, lancers, drummers, and delightful-looking ladies, parade at night, followed ...hover to read more
La Quintana
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Il Maggio |
Gualdo Tadino |
April 30th, a 1,000-year old tradition, "The Planting of the Poplar"
April 30th, a 1,000-year old tradition, "The Planting of the Poplar"
Il Maggio
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I Ceri |
Gubbio |
Light up your life at the Candle Festival May 15.
Light up your life at the Candle Festival May 15.
I Ceri
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Il Palio della Barche |
Passignano sul Trasimeno |
End of July, Medieval boat race on the lake and land, in 15th century costumes
End of July, Medieval boat race on the lake and land, in 15th century costumes
Il Palio della Barche
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Umbria Jazz |
Perugia |
20th century Jazz in the center of Medieval Perugia
20th century Jazz in the center of Medieval Perugia
Umbria Jazz
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Wedding in Umbria |
Spello |
Magical Spello casts its spell at a wedding in Umbria
Magical Spello casts its spell at a wedding in Umbria
Wedding in Umbria
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L'Infiorata |
Spello |
Magical Spello casts its spell on the Feast of Corpus Domini with flowered-streets
Magical Spello casts its spell on the Feast of Corpus Domini with flowered-streets
L'Infiorata
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Arts Festival and Mongolfiere |
Todi |
Hot air ballons ("mongolfiere") and July Arts Festival amongst the elegant and cultural gem, Todi
Hot air ballons ("mongolfiere") and July Arts Festival amongst the elegant and cultural gem, Todi
Arts Festival and Mongolfiere
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Nazareno Gabrielli Factory Outlet |
Umbria |
Designed With Pride and Style
Designed With Pride and Style
Nazareno Gabrielli Factory Outlet
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