by markus | Aug 15, 2026 | Art and culture
Umbria is known throughout Italy as the “Green Heart of Italy”, a nickname that perfectly describes a region where nature, rolling hills, forests, olive groves, medieval villages and agricultural traditions coexist in an authentic landscape deeply connected to the...
by markus | Jul 15, 2026 | Art and culture
Wheat threshing is one of the agricultural activities that most tell the story and traditions of the Italian countryside. It once represented one of the most important moments of the year for farming families: after months of working in the fields, the time finally...
by markus | Mar 6, 2024 | Art and culture, Surroundings
Nestled atop a majestic tufa cliff, Orvieto stands as a testament to centuries of history and culture. This enchanting city in Umbria, Italy, offers a captivating blend of ancient Etruscan roots, medieval charm, and Renaissance elegance. Whether you’re a history...
by markus | Feb 23, 2024 | Art and culture, Surroundings
The Etruscans were a population that lived in the ancient Italy between the ninth century B.C. and the first century B.C. in an area called Etruria, corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and the northeastern part of Lazio. The Etruscans or Tusci, were the...
by markus | Mar 1, 2023 | Art and culture, Surroundings
To honor the patron of Città della Pieve, San Luigi Gonzaga, the inhabitants of the district “Terziere del Casalino” creates an original “infiorata”. This happens every year in the month of June. The “infiorata”, as the name indicates, is a floral compositions....
by markus | Dec 15, 2022 | Art and culture, Festivity, Surroundings
Gubbio and Christmas have had a common bond since 1981, when on the slopes of Ingino Mount the inhabitants of Gubbio (called “Eugubini”) had decided to “build”, in honor of the local Patron Saint Ubaldo, a Christmas Tree. The Tree is over 650-meters high, with more...
