Relais Borgo Torale - Passignano sul Trasimeno - sheer pleasure for the soul ...
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Umbria Online® is a guide to the many
different aspects of Umbria designed to act as a meeting
point between demand and offer in the region, both for the
tourist and for local operators in the sector. Descriptions
are categorised according to each Comune, or town, with
everything the tourist needs to plan a pleasant trip to
Umbria.
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Hotels in Umbria - Special Offers and the Month’s Last Minute Bargains
- This section includes the best offers for your stay in Umbria. Many hotels have Last Minute & Advance Booking offers with excellent discounts. Irresistible bargain booking prices are up for grabs in discounts, for a truly low cost and convenient stay in Umbria alongside the renowned quality relaxation offered in this region.
If you don’t find a suitable hotel in this section, search within the sections devoted to the single towns, where other Hotels offer special rates, or look up alternative lodgings such as the many Agriturismi-Farm house, Villas, Residences, Country Houses, Bed & Breakfasts in Perugia area and Bed & Breakfasts in Terni area and Holiday Homes.
Not to mention entire hamlets that have been transformed into Resorts and equipped with every comfort, Period Residences, Historic Houses, Castles, etc.
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Month's Choice
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 Academies, Schools and further Education Courses in Umbria and Italy - The ever changing job market in Italy and Europe requires qualified professionals in growing numbers. A number of schools and academies in Umbria and throughout Italy offer training and career prospects for those about to embark on a career, be they from Italy or from abroad, with courses tailored to the specific needs of the individual. We have selected a number of possibilities in various fields, both in Umbria and in other Italian regions, from fashion to languages, business, music, art and design. There is also a section dedicated to information technology, not to mention some unusual but no less valid options such as floral design or food. ... [continued]
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 Orvieto
Orvieto is perched on a plateau of tufaceous rock that was
once an island in the sea that covered the Paglia valley
below. The old town centre can be reached either by using
the funicular lift after you have parked your car below or
via the ingenious system of lifts and escalators that have
been dug out of the cliffs at 'Campo della Fiera'. |
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 Lago
Trasimeno
Surrounded by rolling hills, Lake
Trasimene is one of the region's main tourist attractions,
offering a broad selection of facilities from ports to
beaches, hotels, campings and restaurants. The area of the
lake included in the Parco Regionale Lago Trasimeno includes
a stretch of land at the water's edge and extends to towns
rich in history such as
Passignano sul Trasimeno,
Tuoro sul Trasimeno and
Magione. |
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 San
Gemini
The town and surrounding area of San
Gemini offers history, art and nature. Visit the Roman city
of Carsulae. It is one of Umbria’s most spectacular
archaeological sites. Visit the Park of Sangemini spring.
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 Campello
sul Clitunno
Relax and good food at Campello sul
Clitunno, amidst fortified hill towns and the quiet of the
water springs, once home to the river god Clitumnus and the
playground of nymphs. |
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 Gubbio
Discover the countless sights in this stunning city, its
churches, monasteies and hidden corners .... all set in the
beautiful Gubbio hills, at the feet of Mount Ingino.
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 Norcia
Take a break in Norcia, the ancient city of the Sabines
dating back to 1300 BC. Visit the main square of Norcia,
with at its centre the statue of St Benedict by Giuseppe
Pinzi (1880), contains all of the town's major monuments. |
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 Todi
A favourite weekend destination, the charm of Todi area.
Perched on its impregnable rocky hill, the Medieval flavour
of this town rich in monuments and things to see continues
to attract quality tourism from Italy and abroad.
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Specials - Out of Region
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 Between Tuscany and Umbria - Cortona dominates the entire Valdichiana, with a view that stretches as far as Monte Amiata.
The town is entirely surrounded by fortifications, that constitute an interesting archaeological element as well as one of its most beautiful aspects.
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Hospitality
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 The
Agriturismo Poggiovalle, in the Città della Pieve hills. 15
apartments and an independent house provide a total of 88
beds. Swimming pools for adults and children, trekking,
mountain bike, game park. |
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 The
Agriturismo Civitella
is in an enchanting position at 480 metres above sea
level, where the green Umbrian countryside is at its most
beautiful.
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 PINTURICCHIO - Perugia and Spello - February 2nd to June 29th 2008
EXTENDED till August 31st!
By celebrating the 550th anniversary of the birth of Bernardino di Betto, better known as Pinturicchio (or Pintoricchio), the initiative dedicated to him and patronised by the Italian Culture Ministry in collaboration with Regione Umbria, Provincia di Perugia, Comune di Perugia, Comune di Spello and the Cassa Risparmio Perugia foundation, aims to renew the curiosity of both public and critics for one of the leading artists of the Italian Renaissance – considered a symbol of Perugia – as well as in the artistic heritage of Umbria as a whole ...
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Music -
Gubbio No Borders 2008
[LAST DAY]
Gubbio (Pg). This year's edition of the Gubbio No Borders – Italian Jazz Festival will run from August 8th to 21st with a number of prestigious bands livening up the streets and squuares of ancient Gubbio.
On August 11th Terra Mia will be performing along with Daniele Mencarelli and his Gruppo Irregolare, followed by Le Core, a young group of Umbrian musicians, some of whom are from Gubbio itself.
On August 13th there will be the premiere of the latest play by Paolo Hendel: Il bipede barcollante.
On August 15th Gegè Telesforo & Groovinators will be warming the public with their unique blend of blues. On August 17th the Sellani, Manzi and Moroni trio will be accompanied by the voice of Manuela Paradisi and on the 19th the duo Tom Harrel on the trumpet and the pianist Dado Moroni are guaranteed to be one of the main attractions of this year's calendar.
The festival will close on August 21st with the Roberto Gatto Quartet, one of Italy's leading jazz ensembles.
Info: 347.8283783. ...[more]
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Theatre -
Flaminio ovvero l’Ospite Inquieto (Ombre d’Annibale) in Tuoro
[LAST DAY]
Tuoro sul Trasimeno (Pg). Flaminio ovvero l’Ospite Inquieto (Ombre d’Annibale), a text written by the young Milanese playwright Tommaso Urselli, will run at Palazzo del Capra from July 31st to August 21st every Thursday and Sunday.
The Italian language dialogues will be accompanied by a short synopsis in English.
Info: Associazione Turistica Pro Loco di Tuoro sul Trasimeno (PG), tel./fax 075.825220. ...[more]
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Events -
Live Music Store 2008
[RUNNING NOW]
Gualdo Tadino (Pg). This year's edition of the Live Music Store festival under the artistic direction of Juri Pecci will run in Gualdo from August 11th to 23rd.
See below for full details of the programme in Italian... (continued) ...[more]
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Surface: 8,456.04 sqm
Population: 872967 (01.01.07; Istat)
Provinces: Perugia (PG), Terni (TR)
Regional capital: Perugia
Comuni: 92 (PG 59; TR 33)
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Orvieto (Tr). The caving guide Gianluigi Monaldi will be taking groups into the lesser known underground corners of Orvieto every Saturday and Sunday. 
