Chocolate Passions in Montebello
From May 22nd to 24th Montebello will be holding three evenings devoted to the great versatility of chocolate, from pralines to cakes and decorations....[more]


Chi l'ha visto? Screening at the German Institute
On May 23rd at 8.30pm the German Institute in Piazza Raffaello will be holding a screening of the Claudia Rorarius 2009 film Chi l'ha visto?. A Documentary-style road movie that follows a second generation Italian immigrant to Germany who decides to set off for Northern Italy and meet the father that he has never seen. Free admission. In the original language, with Italian subtitles....[more]


AID Monuments
From May 24th to 26th the Sala dei Notari will be hosting the first edition of AID Monuments, architecture and engineering for the defence and safeguarding of Italy's national heritage. This edition will focus on the achievements of Galeazzo Alessi, the celebrated Perugia-born architect of the 16th century....[more]


Cantine Aperte 2012
Now in its 20th year, Cantine Aperte will be offering visitors to Umbria over the weekend of May 27th a spectacular introduction to the region's most hidden corners washed down with its finest wines directly from the producers....[more]


Torre Strozzi Reopens
The newly refurbished Torre Strozzi will reopen towards the end of May, offering a rigorously "Made in Italy" quality way of life set in a creative environment and surrounded by spectacular scenery. The "lifestyle home" concept of the new centre aims to be deafening in its silence whilst respecting the strong historical connotations inherent in this unique building - an ancient tower that was abandoned for many years before being reconverted. The new Torre Strozzi will in ......[more]


Perugia Flower Show
This year's edition of the Perugia Flower Show will run from May 25th to 27th at the Frontone gardens in Via Borgo XX Giugno, opposite the Abbey of San Pietro, offering gardening enthusiasts a chance to pick up rare plant species and quality garden furniture and accessories. Now in its fifth edition, the Perugia Flower Show has established itself as one of the most prestigious events of its kind in Italy. Some 65 of Italy's top plant breeders have already confirmed their participation....[more]


Cavaliere del Lavoro Mario Spagnoli Golf Trophy in Perugia
On May 27th the prestigious Perugia Golf Club will be hosting this year's edition of the Cavaliere del Lavoro Mario Spagnoli trophy, over 18 stablefords and in two categories....[more]


Aperitivo Fotografico Weekly Photography Course in Perugia
Open to anyone who wishes to hone their photography skills, the Aperitivo Fotografico photography course run by Michele Cantarelli in collaboration with the Handmade Café will be offering weekly classes until May 28th for a total of 23 hours, drinks included......[more]


Solino Screening at the German Institute
On May 30th at 8.30pm the German Institute in Piazza Raffaello will be holding a screening of the Fatih Akin 2002 film Solino, a family melodrama set between Sicily and the Ruhr valley. Free admission. In the original language with Italian subtitles....[more]


Biagio Antonacci in Perugia
On May 30th the Palasport Evangelisti will be hosting the popular Italian songwriter and singer Biaggio Antonacci, as part of his 2012 nationwide tour....[more]


Italian Theosophy Association Congress in Perugia
From June 1st to 3rd the 98th edition of the Società Teosofica Italiana national congress will be held in Perugia, dedicated to “L’Esoterismo delle Religioni”. The congress will take place at the Sacro Cuore Hotel and promises to be an important chance for those operating in the spiritual field to compare ideas and opinions on this important subject....[more]


Focus Junior - A Museum a Month
On June 3rd the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria will be hosting “Focus Junior – Un Museo al Mese”, part of a series of special days devoted to children, to stimulate their interest in museums and their collections....[more]

Itineraries & Museums in Umbria
Itineraries & Museums in Umbria: Locations, timetables, tickets and guided tours in the most important umbrian museums: Perugia, Orvieto, Norcia, Gubbio, Todi, Foligno, Città di Castello, Montefalco, Deruta e Torgiano. [ Visit Website ]
 
Nature Walks Around Cascia:To Cascia via the Scoglio di Santa Rita, the vast rocky pyramid that dominates the village of Roccaporena
A trip to Roccaporena for the annual Festa delle Rose e delle Rite on June 22nd can be an ideal opportunity to discover the little known but spectacular natural landscape of this area. Along the Corno and Tissino basins an itinerary runs from Roccaporena towards the Medieval hamlet of Monteleone di Spoleto and continues for Poggiodomo and Cerreto di Spoleto.
 
The Amusement Park : La Citta della Domenica
A must for adults and children alike who want to get close to animals and nature during their visit to Umbria. With its 40 hectares of parkland in the Monte Pulito area of Perugia, Città della Domenica is the place to visit.
 
Italian language courses
One of the many roads that leads to Perugia can be the essential starting point of learning the Italian language..... Comments: COMITATO LINGUISTICO has provided an excellent course for me. It is pitched at the correct level for me. I found it challenging at time but I am so amazed at what I have learnt in 2 weeks. I would highly recommend this course to others ...

 
Golfing holidays
What could be better than a golfing holiday? Golf is a fast-growing sport in Italy and Umbria is an unexpected Golfers paradise.
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Itineraries: Mushroom and
Chestnuts harvest
The month of October: Mushroom and Chestnuts harvest on Mountain Subasio, guided tours of the Sportoletti wine cellars and the Trevi oil mill.

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