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Discovering the Marmore Falls: Europe’s highest artificial waterfall

Francesco Paladini — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 22:43:26 +0000

Nestled in the greenery of Umbria, central Italy, the Marmore Falls rise majestically as Europe’s tallest artificial waterfall. Its origins trace back to the time of the Roman consul Manius Curius Dentatus, who ordered the reclamation of the waters of the Velino River in 271 B.C. But there’s more: according […]

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8 years have passed since the Amatrice earthquake that devastated Central Italy

Francesco Paladini — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:50:32 +0000

It’s been seven years since the earth trembled. We’re talking about one of the darkest and saddest days in central Italy’s history. Years pass, yet the memory remains—It’s still all sadly incised in my memory. A large portion of our country has been infamously wrecked and razed to the ground […]

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AgriUmbria: Italy’s largest livestock show

Francesco Paladini — Tue, 02 May 2023 11:51:17 +0000

The largest Italian national fair for agriculture, food, and livestock opens its new season every year in Umbria. This prestigious show is now held in this area of central Italy, which is surrounded by lush vegetation and rich in flourishing hills with hectares of cultivated fields and grazing animals. This […]

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Spoleto

Ancos — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:15:00 +0000

Spoleto, an ancient town in Umbria.

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Rafting on the Waterfalls in Umbria

Admin — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:17:00 +0000

Rafting on the waterfalls in Umbria, at the Cascate delle Marmore.

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Narni

Admin — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 07:35:00 +0000

Narni is one of the most fascinating cities of the Umbria region in Italy and offers a nice glimpse of the urban architecture from the Roman, medieval and Renaissance era.

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Gubbio

Admin — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:45:00 +0000

Located in the region of Umbria, Gubbio is known for its medieval palaces, churches and cathedrals. It's also where St. Francis of Assisi met the wolf.

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Terni

Ancos — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Terni, an ancient town in Umbria.

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Calendimaggio

Admin — Mon, 06 May 2019 08:24:20 +0000

Calendimaggio, a peculiar festival whose origins can be traced back to the protracted and bloody feuds for supremacy between the Nepis and the Fiumi families.

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Città di Castello

Teresa Cutler-Broyles — Mon, 06 May 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Things to do and to see in Città di Castello, a pretty town in Umbria.

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Assisi and Historical Locations

Admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Assisi is full of historical sites from all ages.

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Assisi and the Basilica of San Francesco

Ancos — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:00:00 +0000

The town of Assisi will forever be associated with its most famous son, Saint Francis, the founder of the Franciscan order and patron of Italy. A town located in the Umbria region of Italy in the province of Perugia, Assisi is also the birthplace of Saint Clare and Saint Gabriel of Our […]

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Todi Castle, Todi

Ancos — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:12:53 +0000

Todi Castle is located in the town of Todi in the region of Umbria. The castle is also known as Capecchio and is located on top of a hill 10 miles from the town of Todi, close to Terni. The castle was originally built in the year 1100 AD as […]

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Rocca Paolina, Perugia

Ancos — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:07:52 +0000

One of the most important castles in Perugia If visiting Perugia be sure to visit Rocca Paolina, which may not be the first castle to be built in the city, but is certainly one of the most important. Built in 1373 after Cardinal Aegidius Albornoz wrested control of Umbria and […]

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Castello di Petroia, Gubbio

Ancos — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 19:36:07 +0000

Dive into the Middle Ages with a stay at the Castello di Petroia The Castello di Petroia is located on a soaring hill and is surrounded by defensive walls and the Umbrian mountains. The majestic medieval castle, which overlooks the beautiful Chiascio valley, is located near the historical town of […]

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Visit Perugia, an itinerary through the city of chocolate

Admin — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:17:28 +0000

A guide to Perugia, the hilly city of chocolate.

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Piano Grande

Admin — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:06:00 +0000

Breathtaking Views in Umbria I’m listening to the car radio and on comes “Una Storia Importante” by Eros Ramazzotti. The first lines of the song “quante scuse ho inventato io” remind me of the many excuses I used to make for not having the time to get out there and […]

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La Scarzuola

Francesca Bezzone — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 09:52:29 +0000

Think of the quaint Umbrian countryside: cookie-cutter-perfect and almost painfully stereotypical of what rural Italy is supposed to look like. Not a criticism, mind, just a matter-of-fact statement to remind ourselves sometimes too much exposure can, indeed, be detrimental. Yes, because we often become guilty of trivializing beauty when we […]

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