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PERUGIA - Appointments & Events
Exhibitions, concerts, festivals, reviews, appointments, events and more happening in and around Perugia over the next couple of months.
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PERUGIA - Where to sleep
Umbria Online Hotels, country house, holiday home, apartament, bed & breakfasts, historical residences, campings, hostels - Perugia offers a broad range of accomodation to suit every need.

PERUGIA - Bed & Breakfast in Perugia
Discover the Bed & Breakfast lodging solutions in the Perugia area

PERUGIA - Castle, Residence and Historical Residence in Perugia
Stay in a Castle or Historical Residence in Perugia.

PERUGIA - Eurochocolate 2008
Umbria Online Eurochocolate is preparing to inaugurate its fourteenth edition with ChocolAge, the Chocolate Era, that will take place from the 18th to the 26th October in Perugia. (www.eurochocolate.com). The Food of Gods becomes the present protagonist of human existence, influencing costumes and practices of common people and their daily life style. Though it means, for example communicating through a chocolate bar instead of a mobile phone, as it appears on the Italian ... [continued]

PERUGIA - Weather Forecast in Perugia
View the weather forecast for the next two days! Perugia, Italy Click here ]

PERUGIA - Cooking Course in Perugia
Authentic Italian and Umbrian Cooking: officially recognized and honored by the Province of Perugia as instrumental in promoting the culinary culture of Umbria. Our school is based in a beautiful 16th century estate just outside of medieval Perugia.

PERUGIA - The Berti Oil Press of the Perugia Hills
Perugia. Included in this year's Frantoi Aperti event, the Berti olive oil press produces an excellent quality, low acidity oil from olives gathered in the hills around Peruigia, and will be welcoming visitors to come taste first hand on November-December.

PERUGIA - Useful Numbers
Umbria Online This section provides useful numbers in case you need assistance: Railway station, Comune, Telecom phone company, Airport, Chemists, Enel electricity board, Hostpital etc.

PERUGIA - Information: Perugia Città Museo
Umbria Online The Centro Servizi Museali of the Rocca Paolina is the starting point for anyone wishing to visit the city, as well as a useful source of informative material for residents.

PERUGIA - Italian School for Foreigners
Umbria Online Learn Italian with us! Teaching Italian for over 19 years. Learning to speak Italian at our language school in Perugia is simple. Every year many students and professionals from 60 countries around the world study at our school.
The school is situated in the old city center of Perugia and offers Italian language courses all year round ......


PERUGIA - Visit to the Museums of Perugia
Umbria Online The museums of Perugia. Information on addresses, opening hours, prices, ticket offices. Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell'Umbria, Area Archeologica, Ipogeo dei Volumni, Cappella di San Severo, Pozzo Etrusco.

PERUGIA - Golfing in Perugia
Umbria Online Although not long, the two fairways of the Perugia Golf Club and the Antognolla Golf have the added interest of being located amidst the rolling green countryside around Perugia, scattered with vineyards, Medieval castles, abbeys and country houses.

PERUGIA - Perugino’s Last Works at Fontignano
Fontignano is a small village between Perugia, Città della Pieve and Lake Trasimene, built on the slopes of a hill surmounted by the ruins of a Medieval castle. The oldest buildings in the village, such as the Hospitale and the church of the Annunziata, receive mention in documents as early as the 12th century.

PERUGIA - San Sisto - An Impregnable Fortress
11th century maps intidate that San Sisto and Sant’Andrea delle Fratte were two different fortresses known as Sansoste and Sant’Andrea delle Fratte. Both castles stood along the main communication routes that ran through the lands controlled by Perugia, today Via Pievaiola and Viale San Sisto, in what is today the Porta Santa Susanna quarter of town.

PERUGIA - Civitella d’Arna - At the Centre of the Valley of the Umbrians
Once they had consolidated their hold over Perugia, the Etruscans built two city-fortresses on the other side of the Tiber: Vettona (Bettona today) and Arna. Both these cities were in the lands that had been controlled by the Umbrians, between the river Tiber and the Apennines. The word “arno” in Etruscan stood for “the current of the river”. Arna was therefore a riverside city for the Etruscans.

PERUGIA - St Orfeto - A Mysterious Roman Legionary
The small church dedicated to St Orfeto, a Roman legionary who presumably converted to Christianity at some point in his life, stands on a hillock that commands excellent views towards Monte Subasio and Monte Tezio, not far from the village of San Marco at the meeting point between the roads that come from Monte Pacciano and Monte dei Conservoni.

PERUGIA - Ripa.."dolcissimo ai mortali almo soggiorno"
The village of Ripa numbers roughly 1,000 inhabitans and stands at 313 metres above sea level, on top of a hill between the river Tiber and the river Chiascio. The climate is rendered so mild by the proximity of these two rivers that in the 18th century the poet Annibale Mariotti exclaimed “…dolcissimo ai mortali almo soggiorno”, which translates roughly as “...this sweet sojourn for the mortal soul”.

PERUGIA - Typical products
From the Torciglione to the Torta al Testo, and mushrooms along the way. The delicious torciglione cake keeps for several days and is made only from sweet and bitter almonds, eggs and sugar. Torta al Testo is similar to the Jewish azyme bread mentione in the Bible 2000 years before Christ. This ancient bread uses only basic ingredients such as flour, water and salt. Ingredients and recipes to follow.

PERUGIA - The Route of the Four Bell Towers
This is a simple itinerary aimed at those who want get a taste of the architectural and natural sights around Perugia. Totalling 11.5 kilometres, the route takes between 3 an 4 hours of walking, with four stops along the way: Santa Maria di Cenerente (1300s church); Castello dell’Oscano; Sant'Orfeto; San Marco.

PERUGIA - Monte Tezio: a Natualist's Paradise
The hills that run from Perugia towards Monte Tezio are a virtually incontaminated natural environment that supports a broad variety of bird and plant life. The fluctuating contours of this area create variations in altitude, and therefore in habitat, ranging from the 300 metres a.s.l. Of the valley regions to the 600 metres a.s.l. of Monte Pacciano to the 1000 a.s.l. metre peak of Monte Tezio.

PERUGIA - Stepping into Another Dimension at Mugnano
Not part of the beaten tourist trail, Mugnano and its inhabitants still live according to the age-old pace dictated by farming and the seasons. The mere thousand inhabitants of this small village still talk a language that is rich in agricultural references and metaphors, making Mugnano a place that offers a simple but traditional welcome to visitors.

PERUGIA - Santa Maria di Cenerente and the Monferrato Marauders
The parish of Santa Maria di Cenerente appears in documents as early as 1364, the year in which the war raging between Florence and Pisa extended to this area in the form of devastation inflicted at the hands of the soldiers of the Marchese Giovanni di Monferrato. In 1559 the parish appears listed as part of the parish of Santa Firmina. By 1577, however, Santa Maria Maddalena di Cenerate had once more risen to a position of central importance in the area.

PERUGIA - The Fontana Maggiore
With the completion of the acqueduct that brought running water into the centre of Perugia and the inauguration of the monumental fountain powered by those waters in Piazza Grande, in 1278 the city could finally rely on its own waters in the event of a siege.

PERUGIA - The Rocca Paolina
Serafino Siepi (1776-1829) wrote that the building of the Rocca Paolina was practically finished in just three years. The fortress covered a vast area over the Colle Landone district, formerly known as one of the finest quarters of the city. Very little remains of the fortress today, although a number of period prints, drawings and paintings give an idea of just how imposing this structure must have been once.

PERUGIA - Palazzo dei Priori
Built between the 13th and 15th century, the impressive Gothic architecture of Palazzo dei Priori is an indication of the power and pride of the city of Perugia at the time. A fan-shaped staircase built into the 13th century section of the building is flanked by two two-mullioned windows and leads up to the Sala dei Notari. The chains and bars placed hanging above were removed from the gates of the city of Siena by the troops of Perugia.

PERUGIA - Etruscan Burial Grounds in Perugia
It is still unclear when the first Umbrian settlers occupied the hill on which Perugia stands today. Between three and four thousand years ago is a reasonable assumption. At some stage, however the Umbrian village must have been replaced by an Etruscan occupier and transformed into a powerful city-fortress. The remains of a thick line of fortifications at the summit of the hill of Perugia, along with the richness of the tombs left by the Etruscans, are indications of the importance of the city in those times.

PERUGIA - Pila: an Archaeologist's Paradise
To the southwest of Perugia, the area around Pila has proved to be particularly rich in archaeological finds dating back to Paleolithic times. All the material unearthed here, which ranges from discs to arrow heads and scraping instruments, is kept at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Perugia. The abundance of flint present is proof that the area was populated by man in the quaternary period.

PERUGIA - Embroidery Classes in Perugia
Umbria Online Perugia. The Punto Ricamo embroidery association, founded by Lina Montagnoli in 1996, runs a number of traditional embroidery and sewing courses for all levels from September through to June.
Info:
Associazione Punto Ricamo
Via del Toppo, 3 · 06128 Perugia · Italy


PERUGIA - Umbrian Textiles and Embroidery Tour - Giuditta Brozzetti
Umbria Online Perugia. The tour of traditional lace, weaving and embroidery laboratories organised by the Regione Umbria includes also the Giuditta Brozzetti workshop in Perugia that produces traditional interior design fabrics using Medieval and Renaissance designs. Info:
Giuditta Brozzetti Soc. Coop. A r.l.
Ex Chiesa di San Francesco delle donne · Via T. Berardi,


PERUGIA - Umbrian Textiles and Embroidery Tour - Ceccucci Tessuti
Umbria Online Perugia. The tour of traditional lace, weaving and embroidery laboratories organised by the Regione Umbria includes also the Tessuti d'Arte Antica workshop in Perugia that produces traditional Umbrian tablecloths in linen, silk and cotton, to 14th and 15th century designs. Info:
Bottega d’arte Ceccucci Tessuti d’arte Antica
Strada Comunale di Prepo, 115 · 06129 Perugia · Italy


PERUGIA - Umbrian Textiles and Embroidery Tour - Arte Artigianato
Umbria Online Perugia. The tour of traditional lace, weaving and embroidery laboratories organised by the Regione Umbria includes also the Arte Artigianato traditional weaving workshop of Anna Barola, which produces tailor made clothes and interior design accessories to order. Info:
Arte Artigianato
Corso Cavour 167 · Perugia · Italy


PERUGIA - Embroidery and Lacemaking in Umbria
Umbria Online Perugia. The regional administration has drawn up an itinerary through private collections, laboratories, museums and schools focussing on the rich heritage of embroidery in Umbria. See below for details:





PERUGIA - The Carnival of San Sisto
Perugia loc. San Sisto. A new edition of the San Sisto Carnival will run on end week-end Carnival with parades through the centre of the district at 2 and 8pm. Info: 075.5736458.

PERUGIA - Umbria Jazz
Perugia. By now well established as one of the most prestigious jazz festivals of the world, Umbria Jazz will run in a number of venues in the old town centre of Perugia from from morning till night. Consult the detailed programme in Italian below ... ... waiting for Programme 2007. (continued)


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PERUGIA
Appointments & Events
Where to sleep
Bed & Breakfast in Perugia
Castle, Residence and Historical Residence in Perugia
Eurochocolate 2008
Weather Forecast in Perugia
Cooking Course in Perugia
The Berti Oil Press of the Perugia Hills
Useful Numbers
Information: Perugia Città Museo
Italian School for Foreigners
Visit to the Museums of Perugia
Golfing in Perugia
Perugino’s Last Works at Fontignano
San Sisto - An Impregnable Fortress
Civitella d’Arna - At the Centre of the Valley of the Umbrians
St Orfeto - A Mysterious Roman Legionary
Ripa.."dolcissimo ai mortali almo soggiorno"
Typical products
The Route of the Four Bell Towers
Monte Tezio: a Natualist's Paradise
Stepping into Another Dimension at Mugnano
Santa Maria di Cenerente and the Monferrato Marauders
The Fontana Maggiore
The Rocca Paolina
Palazzo dei Priori
Etruscan Burial Grounds in Perugia
Pila: an Archaeologist's Paradise
Embroidery Classes in Perugia
Umbrian Textiles and Embroidery Tour - Giuditta Brozzetti
Umbrian Textiles and Embroidery Tour - Ceccucci Tessuti
Umbrian Textiles and Embroidery Tour - Arte Artigianato
Embroidery and Lacemaking in Umbria
The Carnival of San Sisto
Umbria Jazz

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Province: Perugia
Area: Perugino (Corciano; Deruta; Perugia; Torgiano;)


comprensorio Perugino

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Province: Perugia
Area: Perugino
Altitude: 493 m s.l.m.
Surface: 444.92 kmq
Population: 161944 (01.01.07; Istat)
Inhabitants name: Perugini
ZIP 06100
Tel. area code: 075

Localities: Bagnaia, Bosco, Capanne, Castel del Piano, Cenerente, Città della Domenica, Civitella Benazzone, Collestrada, Colle Umberto I, Colombella, Ferro di Cavallo, Fontignano, Fratticiola Selvatica, La Bruna, La Cinella, Lacugnano, Olmo, Migiana di Monte Tezio, Montebello, Monte Corneo, Monte Petriolo, Mugnano, Parlesca, Pianello, Piccione, Pila, Pilonico Materno, Poggio delle Corti, Poggio della Pietra, Ponte Felcino, Ponte Pattoli, Ponte Rio, Ponte S. Giovanni, Ponte Valleceppi, Prepo, Pretola, Ramazzano, Rancolfo, Ripa, S. Fortunato della Collina, S. Giovanni del Pantano, San Marco, San Martino in Colle, San Sisto, Santa Lucia, Sant'Egidio, Sant'Enea, Solfagnano, Villa Pitignano, Santa Maria Rossa.

Comune di Perugia
Palazzo dei Priori Tel. 0755771 Fax 0755735300

Provincia di Perugia
Piazza Italia, 11 Tel. 0755747/1 n. verde 800013474

Some Famous Personalities: Baldo degli Ubaldi (giurista, 1319-1400); Braccio Fortebracci (condottiero, 1368-1424); Fiorenzo di Lorenzo (pittore, 1440-1525); Bernardino di Betto, detto il Pinturicchio (pittore, 1454-1513); Malatesta II Baglioni (condottiero, 1491-1513); Galeazzo Alessi (architetto,1512-1572); Vincenzo Danti (scultore, 1530-1576), Luigi Canali (scenziato, 1759-1814); Annibale Mariotti (medico, 1737-1801); Francesco Morlacchi (musicista, 1784-1841); Orazio Antinori (esploratore, 1811-1882); Luigi Bonazzi (storico, 1811-1879); Ariodante Fabbretti (storico, 1816-1894); Alinda Brunacci Brunamonti (poeta, 1841-1903); Giuseppina Pasqua (cantante, 1882-1982); Gerardo Dottori (pittore, 1884-1977); Aldo Capitini (filosofo, 1899-1969); Sandro Penna (poeta, 1906-1977).

 
 



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