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Assisi - Umbria Tours & Information
Cities & Must Sees:
In the heart of Italy, Umbria is a beautiful region yet to be discovered. Located halfway between Rome and Florence, the region has always been famous for the story of his saints, but Umbria offers much more. Outside the grand tour of classical tourism, the innumerable medieval Umbrian towns still offer a genuine spirit of Italian culture. Do not miss the story of Assisi with St. Francis and St. Clair; Perugia, the capital of the region and numerous small well-preserved medieval and Etruscan towns such as Orvieto, Todi, Spello, Gubbio, Trevi Spoleto, Foligno, Deruta and Bevagna. For lovers of good food and wine a stop in the area of Norcia famous for its salami and truffles and in the vineyards of Montefalco to enjoy a good bottle of Sagrantino is a must
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Food Specialities
Stringozzi al pomodoro - handmade noodles with tomatoes, black olives and garlic
Spaghetti alla norcina - black truffles heated in olive oil with a hint of garlic and anchovy flavor this special pasta from Norcia
Palombacci alla ghiotta - spit-roasted wood pigeons with an elaborate sauce
Porchetta - roast suckling pig
Torcolo - sponge cake with raisins and candied fruit, specialty of Perugia
Wine & Wine Regions
Whites: Assisi, Colli Altotiberini, Colli Amerini, Colli del Trasimeno, Colli Martani, Colli Perugini, Montefalco, Orvieto
Reds: Assisi, Colli Altotiberini, Colli Amerini, Colli del Trasimeno, Colli Martani, Colli Perugini, Lago di Corbara, Montefalco Sagrantino, Rosso Orvietano, Torgiano, Torgiano Rosso Riserva
Cultural Events & Festivals
Assisi
CALENDIMAGGIO (Celebration of Holy Week)
Easter Week
Celebration of spring according to rites dating back to medieval times.
Foligno
GIOSTRA della QUINTANA (Joust of the Quintana) Umbria
Second Sunday in September
Revival of a 17th century joust with 600 knights in costume, historical procession.
Gubbio
FESTA dei CERI (Race of the Candles)
May 15
A procession in local costume in which tall shrines are carried to the church on the top of Mount Ingino.
PALIO dei BALESTRIERI (The Palio of the Archers)
Last Sunday in May
Medieval crossbow contest between Gubbio and Sansepolcro with medieval costumes and arms.
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