IN UMBRIA ORVIETO TOURIST OFFICE In front of the Duomo, very informative and well organized HANDICRAFTS IN UMBRIA OLD WEAPONS: manufactured in Assisi, Città della Pieve, Norcia and Villamagina, Gubbio. CERAMICS: especially in Deruta, with its very white enamel,and noted for the quick graphic curve of its yellow-gold decorations, the skillful design of the figures. LINENS: these fabrics are characterized by the original depictions of the Grifo, symbol of the city of Perugia and by the blue, yellow-gold and red renaissance geometric designs. EMBROIDERY: "Assisi stitch" or "Franciscan stitch" embroidery is sought after for its originality. Also Montefalco boasts a long tradition in embroidery and fabric design Bevagna Il Mercato delle Gaite - www.ilmercatodellegaite.com
Retail designers' outlet stores can be found in Umbria especially for cashemere sweaters and other apparel. The quality of these garments is known worldwide. We suggest you visit our favorite ones, Cucinelli in Solomeo (Perugia) www.brunellocucinelli.it and Maria di Ripabianca in Ripabianca (Ripabianca, Perugia) www.mariadiripabianca.com SHOPPING OUTLETS (near Florence) Prada (i pellettieri d' Italia) Località Levanella SS69 - Montevarchi - Mon to Sat 9.30 - 19.00 - Take A1 towards Firenze - Exit Valdarno then continue on SS69 towards Montevarchi\Levane and località Levanella in the "zona industriale" on the left. The outlet is in the back of the main factory complex. Gucci, Armani, YSL, Loro Piana, Sergio Rossi, Fendi, Dolce e Gabbana outlet (Mode) Via Aretina 63 Leccio Regello (FI) - Mon to Sat 9 - 18.00 Take A1 towards Firenze - Exit Incisa Valdarno - then continue on SS 69 towards Leccio. Look for a sleek white square building with a sign "CAFE". Outlet is in the same parking facility. GARDENING IN UMBRIA You will find some of the most beautiful gardens in Italy in church cloisters. One such special garden is that of the monastery garden of San Francis of Assisi. La Scarzuola in Montegabbione di Orvieto in one of the most beautiful private garden in Umbria. Orto botanico and Orto Medievale in Perugia Universita' degli Studi di Perugia Faculty of Agriculture Borgo XX Giugno,74 06121 Perugia tel. +39 075/5856432 ITALIAN LESSONS University for foreigners in Perugia: different levels Italian courses, for which diplomas are offered. The University for Foreigners Perugia is the oldest and most prestigious Italian institution involved in teaching and research activities as well as in the diffusion of the Italian language and civilization. Its story began in 1921 when a lawyer by the name of Astorre Lupattelli, who had dedicated much of his life to the project, set up the first courses in high culture in his home town. His aim was to heighten people's awareness throughout Italy and abroad of the central Italian region of Umbria, to describe its history, its institutions and its natural and artistic history. Courses are offered year round. www.unistrapg.it For our clients who would like to study Italian there is also a very good language school in Todi. Here are the details: The Language Center S.r.l. Via Mazzini, 18 06059 Todi (Pg) Italy Tel.(+39) 075.8948364 Fax (+39) 075.8949049 E-mail: info@lalingualavita.com www.lalingualavita.com MUSIC Italy's living arts festival of music, theatre and dance is the Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, held over three weeks between mid June and mid July. This festival features world renowned musicians and composers. For additional information www.spoletofestival.it Tel. 0039 0743 220 320 Fax 0039 0743 220 321 July - August - Trasimeno Lake area Trasimeno Blues, www.trasimenoblues.net July in Perugia Umbria Jazz - www.umbriajazz.com September in Perugia Sagra Musicale Umbra, sacred music in the churches of the city, www.sagramusicaleumbra.com Umbria Jazz winter, December in Orvieto, www.umbriajazz.com OLIVE OIL MILLS IN UMBRIA Olives from Umbria are known for the wonderful olive oil they produce. Should you be here in October or November you might want to visit one of our local olive oil mills. Asproli Here you will find old men participating in an olive oil process that has produced famous olive oil for centuries. The cold press method (two pressings) is used. It is a slow process and one can be hypnotized by the movement of the presses. We recommend a visit to Montecchio, and the " Museo dell'olio" (olive oil museum), www.oleificiobartolomei.it WINE TASTINGS IN UMBRIA This area is known for its wines. Umbria has rich white wines, deep red wines as well as sweet wines. It is the magic of the vineyards in the Umbrian landscape which produces these wines. Where to go for wine tasting: Montefalco, Antonelli vinyard (0039 0742 347 158), www.antonellisanmarco.it Montefalco, Lungarotti, (+39-075-988-661), www.lungarotti.biz Orvieto, Decugnano dei Barbi, (+39 0763 308255), www.decugnanodeibarbi.com Orvieto, Enoteca regionale in the former convent of San Giovanni (0039 0763 393 529) Orvieto, Tenuta le Velette (0039 0763 29090), www.levelette.it Orvieto, Consorzio Tutela Vino (0039 0763 343 790) has information on visiting local estates Wines you will find in this area:
Orvieto: Discover the intricate labyrinth of caves and wells underneath the city of Orvieto, one of the most interesting cities in central Italy. (www.orvietounderground.it) Todi: Make a visit to the Roman water tanks underneath the Todi Square. You will find this very interesting. Massa Martana: Christian catacomb (www.comune.massamartana.pg.it) ART AND ARCHITECTURE The marriage of art and architecture found in Italy represents the history of both disciplines. Buildings created for spiritual worship were often enhanced by interior frescos. Early medieval art and architecture can be found in : Terni - San Salvatore Ferentillo - San Piero in Valle Spoleto - Santa Maria della Manna d'Oro, San Pietro, San Salvatore, Cathedral, Sant'Eufemia's Basilica Bevagna - San Salvatore, San Michele Foligno - Santa Maria Infraportas, Cathedral (facade) Spello - Santa Claudia Perugia - Sant'Angelo Examples of High Medieval Art and Architecture can be found in: Perugia - Palazzo dei Priori, Fontana Maggiore Assisi - Trecento frescos in San Francesco Gubbio - A throughly medieval city Renaissance art in the area: Perugia - San Bernardino, Pinacoteca Orvieto - Cathedral frescos by Angelico, the Cappella di San Brizio by Luca Signorelli SPORT There are many opportunities for sports enthusiasts to have a wonderful day in Umbria, biking, fishing, riding, sailing, horse or golf. Here are some telephone numbers to assist you in planning your sporting adventure.
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