Le Rocche Ferentillo - Tourist Tips
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Tourist tips from the host

Could you recommend sites and monuments that tourists should visit in the town of Ferentillo.

All the Nera Valley is now recognized as an outdoor gym where the more experienced, but also families with children can rediscover the pleasure of a vacation active and fun in nature. It is also an area rich in spirituality, which is the birthplace of St. Rita of Cascia and St. Benedict of Norcia, two of the pillars of Christianity.

It is a land that has been preserved almost intact, contemptuous of offenses that modernity seeks to do him, with its mountains that seem to rise up in defense of the territory thus offering an Edenic, unique and unrepeatable.
These mountains are the custodians of an inimitable valley, how to protect the last remaining of a distant era and now nearly extinct, with countries in the mountains that seem to come straight from the past, the water lapping along the many rivers, the colors, the smells, the tastes. All capable of arousing the emotions that are unlikely to be forgotten by those who visit these places.

Ferentillo - Nicciano image Ferentillo - Nicciano
Total ascent: 220 meters
DIFFICULTY: T
DEVELOPMENT: 5, 600 Km
DURATION: about 1h 50 ' round trip
SIGNS: white-red trail

From the town of Ferentillo - Matterella, opposite the monumental Collegiate Church of Santa Maria, proceed uphill road, first to the concrete, then on gravel. You will come across the shrine of San Rocco, then you will soon reach the village of Gabbio, preceded by a source. Cross it among the remains of different ages, testifying to the events of this center from the Middle Ages up to the depopulation of the last century and the incipient restructuring current. These include report urges the church of San Vincenzo Martire, originally Romanesque, altered over the centuries. Gabbio passed, we proceed on historic mule track, encountering the remains of a calcinaia. After the crossing for Lorino, continue to the village of Nicciano (475 m).

It falls along the same route up to a junction, turn right along a dirt road that leaves shortly after to take a mule track, along which you will come across a ruin of calcinaia of significant size, duly accompanied by an illustrated panel. The trail, often illegally traveled with severe damage from motorcycles, ending on the dirt road that leads from Ferentillo to Gabbio. From Gabbio you return to Ferentillo for the way to go.

Ferentillo - Rocca della Rocca - Matterella image Ferentillo of Matterella
Difference in altitude: 270m
Rise time: 1 hour
Lowering time: 1 hour
Signs: partially marked

Largo from Furio Miselli, take Via Campania walk that goes past the newly built houses and is divided into two: take the road to the left, following signs for Gabbio, past the small village, you head east on a road dirt among the olive trees and then along a grassy path between stone walls, oak and broom down to the Fortress.

Ferentillo - Umbriano image Ferentillo - Umbriano
Total ascent: 400 meters uphill
TYPE: crossing
DIFFICULTY: E
DEVELOPMENT: 8, 700 Km to Colleponte
DURATION: about 4 hours for a crossing to Colleponte
SIGNS: absent until Umbriano, then red - white signs
Itinerary long and complex, which contains some of the most charming views of the Nera Valley. It requires experience and skill of instrumental orientation, with the use of topographic map, compass and altimeter.

You need to prepare the return to the starting point through their own means.

The journey starts from the hamlet of Monterivoso, a short distance from where Precept is an original ethnographic museum, but also the church of St. Anthony, in the shelter of one of the towers at the top of the village, which since medieval times guarded the territory Ferentillo. A trail runs alongside the cultivation of olive trees, typical of this area, you can admire the ruins of the church of St. Nicholas, currently undergoing renovation. At the top of the olive grove a dirt road leads to the junction with the road that goes to Olive Hill. The small town, almost uninhabited, but largely renovated, it offers lovely views over the ditch Castellone, the town of Castellonalto and Mount Berretta and M. Aspra you. For a dirt road uphill, you reach a saddle between Mount te S. Angel and the Stallaccia, other places of scenic and historical interest. From here you can admire a wonderful overlooking the Nera Valley, on M. you Solemn and Abbazia di San Pietro in Valle, one of the oldest Benedictine centers, of significant religious and political importance, the history of which calls for further consideration. A small downhill track, which quickly becomes a well-marked path, but always in the absence of signs, leading to a source, then, crossing a ditch, the abandoned town of Umbriano, an ancient castle on the hillside. A trail leads easily to Colleponte, what remains of an ancient medieval village close to Macenano, with whom he formed the castle of Capo Earth.

Ferentillo - Umbriano - Colleponte image Ferentillo - Umbriano - Colleponte
Difference in altitude: 529 mt
DIFFICULTY: E +
DEVELOPMENT: 14, 720 km
DURATION: about 5h 20 ' for the complete ring
SIGNS: absent to the village of Umbriano, then red - white signs

Itinerary long and complex, which contains some of the most charming views of the Nera Valley. It requires experience and skill of instrumental orientation, with the use of topographic map, compass and altimeter.

The journey starts from the hamlet of Monterivoso, a short distance from where Precept is an original ethnographic museum, but also the church of St. Anthony, in the shelter of one of the towers at the top of the village, which since medieval times guarded the territory Ferentillo. A trail runs alongside the cultivation of olive trees, typical of this area, you can admire the ruins of the church of St. Nicholas, currently undergoing renovation. At the top of the olive grove a dirt road leads to the junction with the road that goes to Olive Hill. The small town, almost uninhabited, but largely renovated, it offers lovely views over the ditch Castellone, the town of Castellonalto and Mount Berretta and M. Aspra you. For a dirt road uphill, you reach a saddle between Mount te S. Angel and the Stallaccia, other places of scenic and historical interest. From here you can enjoy a wonderful overlooking the Nera Valley, on M. you Solemn and Abbazia di San Pietro in Valle, one of the oldest Benedictine centers, of significant religious and political importance, the history of which calls for further consideration. A small downhill track, which quickly becomes a well-marked path, but always in the absence of signs, leading to a source, then, crossing a ditch, the abandoned town of Umbriano, an ancient castle on the hillside. A trail leads easily to Colleponte, what remains of an ancient medieval village close to Macenano, with whom he formed the castle of Capo Earth. Going back to this small village, you reach the junction for Ferentillo and along the river, on easy dirt, it comes back to Ferentillo (Precept), then Monterivoso.

Could you recommend less renowned places, in the town of Ferentillo and in its surroundings?

Itineraries of "unusual" the Nera Valley is full of them, as the virgin territory can be considered from the point of view of mass tourism, there I will point out two:
- The first unusual itinerary is the route of the old railway Spoleto - Norcia, an epic journey that has gone through valleys and mountains in times where all the equipment was manual labor. You reach Borgo Cerreto and they are back to Norcia, along the Black River, crossing it on old bridges, or with the help of a torch along tunnels dug by hand.
The course is recommended for its length to hikers and walkers bike at a good pace, not recommended for children and untrained.
- The second path that I can suggest is completely natural, it comes back to the bed of the Sordo River from the confluence of the same with the Black Triponzo resort, you go down a path of easy access, just after the old bridge, we will lead to the confluence of the two rivers. From there begin the ascents at the beginning will find a sandy soil then gradually you will enter the throat of the mountain's landscape will become typical of mountain streams with large stones, crystal clear pools and waterfalls, tree trunks transported by floods. All in a pristine environment where communion with nature allows us to travel through time and think about how it could be before the " civilization " to change them.

Which is the most suitable means of transport to travel in the town of Ferentillo and surrounding areas?.

Do not disdain the use of the Bicycle and mountain bike road to take full advantage of the nature of these places, accessible to a few meters from the Residence there are: the Via Francigena and the greenway that crosses the Black River Park in two Black directions, from Marmore Falls to Terria, in the municipality of Ferentillo, and complements and enhances the network of themed trails in the Park. All the Nera Valley spans more than 70 km we are a little bit before the middle then the places to visit and excursions are countless tourists do not just ask and we will be happy to point out the path more pleasant and a more suitable and for what we supported to rental company which will provide on the spot by any means required.

Make a list of recommended restaurants, traditional trattorie, cake's shops and bars.

- Ristorante Piermarini (500mt dal Residence);
- Ai 3 Archi (5km dal Residence);
- La Mola del Sacramento (1km dal Residence);
- Ristorante Monterivoso (2km dal Residence);
- Ninfa del Nera (3km dal Residence);
- Trattoria Da Rema Di Manieri Simonetta (7km dal Residence);
- Vecchio Ponte (1km dal Residence);

Imagine you are planning a day trip for your guests to fully enjoy the beauties of your area, from breakfast till late.

The awakening on a clear day at the residence THE ROCKS is something that makes us bring peace to the world then you definitely breakfast on the terrace with a view across the valley following the river down down almost to marmore, then with the cool of the morning you have the following options will be those who want to enjoy the resort's garden with its shaded lounges where you can relax and read a book and forget about the world left only a few hours before and those who want to devote themselves in pleasant walks along the Greenway black or via Francigena ascending or descending the river black, or along the side of the mountain, climb up to the old abandoned core Umbriano reached only by trails for tourists. At this point, your appetite will surely be increased, either because you have been walked to the brisk air, the lunch break comes very timely. Once again the two philosophies are divided there will be those who will enjoy all the comforts of the residence with the use of the kitchen and the rooms very fresh in summer and very warm in the winter for a moment of relaxation in the early hours of the afternoon and who will reach one of the many clubs from the most sophisticated to the most simple where you can enjoy the Umbrian cuisine with intense flavors and those details that has many lovers. The afternoon will still see the two philosophies of vacationers divide in the choices of those who enjoy convenience of the residence will make a dip in the pool will take the sun in the cool of the vaporizer will relax in the sauna and thus arrive per hour cool evening. The busiest after a typical lunch near the Black River within the " River Park " will be able to go back through a passage from Arrochar Salt Lake Piediluco, in this beautiful stretch of water stage of the championships rowing, pass a which can assere afternoon, boat or on the beach or fishing or for the sweet tooth and taste the different flavors of ice cream. If someone from the company disdained the lake a few kilometers there Greccio where you can visit the chapel where St. Francis created the first nativity scene inside you can see also donated numerous nativity scenes from around the world. Another possible short hike from the village of Labro piediluco is perched on top of a hill with a great view of the lake and the valley of Rieti. At this point I ooto the past were all taking a shower you prepare for the evening, I've already turned on the fireplace and wood stove tables are clear and ready the night and the lights of the town below and the countries of Montefranco, Casteldilago, San Mamiliano frame the valley, the soft lights of the terrace create a family atmosphere, a little at a time, but all in agreement gather around the tables of the fireplace makes us feel all close, a good Rosso di Montefalco or a white wine of Orvieto will make pleasant conversation and sincere as it is sincere pleasure to welcome you to these places that we love and that you will certainly love you too the memory of this day will accompany you in the days and heavier you will remember her relief.

Could you recommend shops in Ferentillo where guests can buy traditional products, such as renowned wines or other typical gifts?

I was born in Terni in 1958 even as a child with my parents walked the Nera Valley in length and breadth, unforgettable fished for trout and crayfish whose black was very rich, quite often they ate by the river along with other families together with simplicity our mothers who had cooked until late evening sciorinavano all Umbrian delicacies worthy of great chefs of the Michelin guide. Following are growing back in these places by bike in motion before then (every Saturday tour of the Nera Valley) also playing football I was a member of both the Norcia (high Nera Valley) that the Ferentillo all this to say that you know the best advice for every request of my guests.

What are the origins of the town of Ferentillo.

The village of Ferentillo is divided into two residential areas: Matterella and Precept.

Matterella is the original village, built in the early Middle Ages, where the highest part is the castle " Rocca " which together with that of Precept have served as a guard and defense of the road as early as 1100 that animated the gorge of the Nera. The castle can be reached through the village streets.

Between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries the houses have started to develop at the base of the slope around the church of Santa Maria became the main church of the village.

The early Christian church has within it invaluable renaissance artwork as the Virgin Martyrs and St. Anthony Abbate of 1543.

The church also preserves the largest bronze bell in the Nera Valley, on which shows the history of its destruction in 1797.

Precept: perched on the slope of Monte Sant'Angelo, the oldest part is surrounded by defensive walls that enclose the village in a triangle whose apex stands the tower.

Of particular interest include Palace of the Prince of Montholon, a rare example of seventeenth-century architecture, residence of the last rulers of Ferentillo, and the church of Santo Stefano, built in the sixteenth century, which incorporates its foundations with an existing church, which was then used as a crypt and currently has become a Mummy Museum can be visited by guided tour.

The Abbey of San Pietro in Valle, of considerable interest as it previously was a Roman villa or a pagan temple, the hermitage was built by John Lazarus and two cousins ??hermits in 535 d. C, Abbazia in the Romanesque style is flanked by the bell tower dating from the twelfth century.

Keep Medieval and Renaissance frescoes of the Umbrian school depicting scenes from the Old and New Testament, and also under the main altar are the remains of the two founders.

The town of Ferentillo also is divided into fractions, each of which can be reached on foot via the paths. Among which: San Mamiliano, the village most characteristic of the territory Ferentillese first defensive bastion of the Abbey of San Pietro in Valle. Completely renovated, it boasts an interesting artistic as the church of San Biagio of the fifteenth century, built on the ruins of the ancient fortress of the country, the Convent of St. John of the High Middle Ages now completely abandoned.

Monte Rivoso, is among the most beautiful villages of the Nera Valley, to visit the church of St. Anthony of the fifteenth century, recently restored, inside of which, of considerable value a painting of the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane by Francesco Nardini Sant'Angelo in Vado 1560.

You can also visit the ancient watchtower and the Ethnographic Museum of Rural Life.

Lorraine, the original part of the village was destroyed in 1000 but the ruins of the castle can still be visited, inside there is the church of St. John the Evangelist of the XIII - XIV century with a bell tower and frescoes of the school of painters in 1500 of Spain.

Could you give a brief account of the history of the town of Ferentillo.

The medieval castles of ferentillo represent a fundamental part of the history of valnerina since the end of 500 when the Lombards after the conquest of the Po Valley went down in these places and founded the Duchy of Spoleto, Ferentillo and his territories were annexed to it at the beginning built over the remains of a Roman villa in the abbey of San Pietro in Valle but in 774 Charlemagne defeated the Lombards donating their territories to the pope, thus creating the conditions for the creation of the Papal States in 1190 then, Ferentillo with the fortresses of Lorraine, Borsino, San Pietro and Rocca di Sasso, was a powerful defensive line to protect his abbey, in 1300 Pope Boniface took the jurisdiction entrusted to the Benedictines and the Lateran chapter that is under its direct control, reaching its peak.

In 1415 the estate passed under the dominion of the family Trinci, but in 1484 it passed under the domain of the family Cybo (with the exception of the Abbey of San Pietro in Valle, who in 1477 by Pope Sixtus IV had been given to a representative of the Ancajani barons of Spoleto) Ferentillo will have its most prosperous period. This noble family originating rodiane came to Italy and settled in Genoa soon became one of the families most loyal to the state of the church. With Giovanbattista Cybo who became Pope Innocent VIII 29 August 1484, the Cybo reached the peak of their prestige. Pope Innocent VIII reign happily and will be the first Pope to undertake relations with the Ottoman Empire; always he will be joined by the discovery of the New World with Christopher Columbus departed from Palos on August 3, 1492, nine days after the death of Innocent VIII occurred July 25, 1492. On his tomb in the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome is written " During his reign, the discovery of the New World. "
Rose Window of the Church of Santo Stefano, PrecettoDurante his pontificate Giovanbattista appointed first lord of Ferentillo his son who Franceschetto 25 February 1487 joined his family in the Medici married Magdalene de 'Medici, daughter of Lorenzo the Magnificent and sister of the future Pope Leo X (Cardinal Giovanni de ' Medici). In 1515 his son Lorenzo Cybo Malaspina Ricciarda wife taking join the Duchy of Ferentillo to the principality of Massa Carrara and Piombino. The family Cybo characterized the artistic history of Ferentillo in length and breadth of building the three largest churches in Ferentillo (Pieve di Santa Maria, Santo Stefano and Banner) and calling affrescarne important artists in the interior, one on all Jacopo Siculo by Giuliana.

I Cybo became the fief of Ferentillo a real state, guaranteeing the independence of the territory from any interference both ecclesiastical and Spoleto. A free and sovereign principality, with a personal status in 1563, consists of five books (Statutum Status Ferentilli) signed by Albericus Cybo. In 1730 Alderano Cybo sold the estate to the Duke Nicholas Benedetti and the Montevecchio of Fano who were lords until 1860 when, with the unification of Italy, Ferentillo became a municipality.

>Which is the most traditional food in Ferentillo? What are the traditional foods of Christmas, Easter and Carnival?.

The cultivation which characterizes mainly the hills around Ferentillo is definitely the olive tree and the product is certainly more abbonadante the extra- virgin olive oil, which enhances and enriches all dishes and traditional recipes " Ferentillese. " Olive oil

Also notable is the production of beef and sheepmeat, made ??from small family farms and legumes, especially lentils and fLenticchieagioli.

In addition, the forests and valleys of our region are " habitat " natural boar, hares and doves, whose processed meat and cooked expertly enrich the already overflowing table of culinary tradition.

Valuable product of the undergrowth is then the black truffle summer and winter, of which the Nera Valley is rich and famous, and the precious tuber is the basis of many dishes or seasoning.

 

TYPICAL RECIPES

Barbazza WITH SAGE
 ingredients
- Barbazza (pork cheek)
- salviaBarbazza with sage leaves
- olive oil
-1 Tablespoon of wine vinegar

preparedness
Barbazza Cut into thin slices. Put in a large pan to heat a bit ' of olive oil. Then add the slices already prepared with the sage leaves and a tablespoon of wine vinegar, cook for a few minutes. Barbazza serve piping hot.

Coratella LAMB
ingredients
- lamb offal
- olive oil
onion -
rosemary -
chili-pepper
salt -
wine - red

Coratella lamb

preparedness
Take the giblets and cut into very small pieces. Then rinse under running water and mettre in a pan with plenty of olive oil, a medium onion, a small sprig of rosemary and chilli. Cook for about 2 hours, very slowly, adding hot water if dry. Halfway through cooking, add salt. Five minutes before the end of cooking, add half a glass of red wine, letting it evaporate as necessary. Serve hot.

 

 

TORTELLA
Typical Christmas cake Tortella
Ingredients for the filling:
- 750g of shelled walnuts
- 800g of peeled apples
- 500g of raisins
- 600g of sugar
- 200g of dark chocolate
-3 Tablespoons of cocoa
- 400g of candied
-1 / 2 nutmeg
- grated zest of ½ orange
-2 Tablespoons of cinnamon

for pasta
-300g of flour
-2 Eggs
-1 Tablespoon of olive oil
-1 Tablespoon of sugar

preparedness
Before preparing the ingredients for the filling. Peel the apples and cut into very small pieces. Grate the chocolate, grind the nuts to mix very well around the filling. Prepare with great care the paving of pasta, which must be extremely thin to become almost transparent. Pour the filling on the dough and spread it, leaving about an inch of the edge to scroll the whole. Oil on board an insole down and put in the oven at 160 degrees for about 30 minutes.

Which main events and celebrations take place in Ferentillo? (for example a patron saint celebration).

TELL THE ROCKS: Every year all the Ferentillesi part in this historical re-enactment setting up the wonderful scenery of so-called
" Living Paintings " where for two weeks, more than 500 people take many different places that the story of Ferentillo offer.

The 14 living artwork are arranged around the most typical streets of the country going from location such as natural rock wall for the
Precept or free climbing to the banks of the Black River, in historic locations such as the medieval villages of Mattarella and Precept or
majestic churches.
The visitor will then be projected into a real " journey through the Centuries " which begins with the story of the first inhabitants of
areas of Ferentillo, the Naharki, then moved to the Lombards, medieval life, the Cybo with the Holy Inquisition, brigandage,
the miracle of San Sebastian, the occupation of Napoleon's troops, the Risorgimento, the fair 's patron saint,
harvest, the inauguration of the tramway Ferentillo Terni- up to the Great War, thus embracing the long history
of our country.

LU CIUCCITTU: On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Singular popular tradition shots of eggs which consists in a race
skill between two players, " ciucciettari ", each of which holds an egg that is slammed one held
adversary. The winner is the owner of the egg intact. In the race the clash occurs between the tip of an egg, " pizza ", against the
tip of another. This challenge has ancient origins and is renewed every year.

CASTELLON...ANDO: Food and wine trail " to rediscover the flavors of the past " in the frame of the picturesque village of Castellonealto. Every year along the gastronomic journey alternate karaoke, stornellatori, folk groups and bands until dawn.

A THOUSAND NOTES ON BLACK: Music event that offers music for ten days, traditional cuisine, cultural and sporting events in the magical atmosphere that is created along the banks of the Black River.

WILD BOAR FESTIVAL: The festival of the Boar offers a special menu all made ??of wild boar to be enjoyed in the beautiful tavern, while Piazza G. Garibaldi musical performances and dances enliven the public until late.

Do you know any old stories about Ferentillo or the personages who lived there?

MUMMIES, HISTORY AND LEGEND
The museum is located in a cave beneath the church of Santo Stefano in the lower country, that is to the right of the river, easily recognizable by the clock located on the church tower.

Mummies of Ferentillo were originated by a natural phenomenon, that is, by the presence in the cemetery carved into the rock of microorganisms that together with the particular ventilation of the premises prevented the rotting corpses. For this reason, in 1871 a Napoleonic edict forbade the inhabitants to be buried here.

The mummified bodies are protected by glass cases: there is a Napoleonic soldier hanged, two young Chinese couple died of cholera after a trip to Rome, the lawyer of the country killed with a knife, a girl who died in childbirth with her ??child when born, the hunchback Severino.

One hundred skulls lined up at the bottom of the premises also contribute to create a very special atmosphere.

Events, Festivals and Concerts in Ferentillo.

Umbria Jazz - Perugia: Umbria Jazz Festival is the most important Italian jazz and among the most important in the world.
Held annually since 1973 in the city of Perugia in July.
The first edition, in 1973, he left with an organization approximate, but not for this did not have an incredible success.
Every evening the musicians moved in different places of Umbria and played free of charge for those present in the squares.
This type of festival was a huge success and was the first of similar events that were organized in various cities in Italy.
The event attracts many visitors in the Umbrian town, doubling the population, this has created in the past the discomfort and even some artists are not able to get on stage, got stuck in traffic by the same people who lined up to see them and hear them.
He even came to cancel any issues or risk the same in '76 riots that saw some groups of players that facironosi furiously against the headquarters of the political parties of the right.
After this stage, the festival in the '80s takes on the organization that still characterizes it, is introduced for the ticket shows the most important, no longer a touring festival but a permanent establishment in Perugia and changes the people who follow him, not more than an expanse of sleeping bags in the streets but a more attentive audience.

Umbria Jazz Winter - Orvieto: Music quality, hospitality, history, art, good food and the beauty of Orvieto have framed the event was born - almost to bet - twenty years ago.
Exceptional presence of the public called by the charm and unique atmosphere of this festival directed by Carlo Pagnotta which sees highly committed the Municipality of Orvieto, the Association TE. MA / Teatro Mancinelli, supported by the important contribution of institutions and private companies.
From December 28 to January 1, Umbria Jazz Winter has proposed 110 130 concerts with artists involved have attracted a lot of fans who poured into the streets in the wake of the marchin ' band, at the Teatro Mancinelli, the People's Palace, creating almost always the sold out, and in other venues: the Palazzo dei Sette, Sala del Carmine, Museo Emilio Greek, Ristorante San Francesco and Space Umbria, with a collection of approximately 250. € 000 for 15. 000 tickets.
Beyond the most optimistic forecasts, the presence in the city have reached a total of 50 share. 000 with the hotels in the area that have been sold out.
The traditional Mass in the Cathedral of Peace with the gospel choir was confirmed as an essential ritual for both Orvieto and for the many tourists on the first day of the year.

An event always has a strong appeal that knows no crisis and that, especially for the City of Orvieto recently hit by the flood, restarts the hope. The music, in fact, is also solidarity. And it was a great success the initiative of the Municipality of Orvieto with the scarf sell to raise funds to help families and businesses affected by the flood last November.

NARNI BLACK FESTIVAL - NARNI (http: //www. Narniblackfestival. Com /)

ASSISI MUSIC FESTIVAL -: : ASSISI Assisi Music Festival is a festival of chamber music that takes place each year in the beautiful setting of Assisi.
Evenings of opera music in churches and art galleries of the city Franciscan.
The festival is sponsored by the Culture and Tourism in collaboration with the Socio Cultural Association " Building the Future " and Uniglobus University.

FESTIVAL OF TWO WORLDS - Spoleto: Designed in 1958 by Gian Carlo Menotti's Festival of Two Worlds is an event with performances of drama, opera, dance, concerts, art exhibitions and film festivals, which each year attracts an audience of fans and attention from all over the world.
Archived edition 2005 successes and number of visitors, we are already thinking the 2006 edition with the reopening of the Teatro Nuovo in which will stage the great work " Montezuma " by Vivaldi produced especially for the festival of Two Worlds.

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL FOR PEACE - ASSISI: The ' United Artists For Peace is a cultural association that promotes the event " Assisi International Peace Festival" and is a reference point for artists in the world who want to commit yourself to the construction of a future of peace.
It is proposed to actively cooperate with associations defending human rights, the environment and ecology for the improvement of the living conditions of the people.
The United Artists for Peace wishes to operate for a further Assisi become a symbol of peace, a city from which with connections all over the world through the project "International Peace Festival. "
The Festival aims to contribute to the promotion of the themes of the Culture of Peace, Non-Violence, Solidarity and ' Ecology, respecting the different visions social, political and religious, through the presentation of artistic and cultural events, culminating with musical events in national and international level, in the town of Assisi, who more than any other, worldwide, is these same values.
It makes use of the ' High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic and the patronage of the Ministry of Communications, the Ministry of Education, University and Research, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Ministry for the Environment and Territory, the Region of Umbria, Emilia Romagna Region, the University of Perugia, the University of Parma and the Italian Society of Ecology.

EUROCHOCOLATE - PERUGIA: Eurochocolate is the attessisima event that annually fills sweetness of the historic center of Perugia.

Home of the famous Perugina and its romantic kiss, Perugia houses since 1994, the festival Chocolate, an event attended by many chocolate manufacturers from all over Europe. Many stands along the main street of Perugia, Corso Vannucci, offering the latest and the classics of every company to be enjoyed strolling or as a gift.
The event is usually accompanied by some events, convengni, Rocca Paolina in exhibitions, presentations of the various cocoa producing countries.

Inevitable sculptures made ??by cucbi Dark chocolate chocolate chocolate 1 mcubo and gadgets that determine each year the slogan of the event.

THE FIRST OF ITALY - FOLIGNO: The First of Italy is the national festival for the enhancement of quality pasta dishes such as pasta, rice, soup, porridge which is held every year in the historical center of Foligno.
Now in its seventh edition, involving the great cooks and chefs, producers, experts and critics, but also involves the general public with numerous sections dedicated to the tasting of the first courses in the taverns of the historical center of Foligno, cooking classes and other events and parties show.
The festival ends with the awarding of the First of Italy.
The First of Italy represents a valuable opportunity for those who are professionally involved in pasta dishes, to learn the secrets of great chefs and get in touch with the best of Italian industrial and handicraft production. A production is important not only in terms of quantity, but also quality, with an extraordinary wealth of sizes and types of pasta, expression of local traditions and cultures. The pasta - of all types and sizes - but also rice, polenta, beans and all the products that accompany the main courses, with a focus on wine, oil and water: the part of the exhibition this year is particularly rich and cured. With the collaboration of companies producing industrial and craft, coming from all over Italy, and organizations. At the Festival of Primi Piatti, there is the best offer on the market today, including regional specialties and niche that is difficult to meet in the most traditional distribution channels. The exhibition are part of the First Market of organic and homemade quality and that of Excellence.
Many initiatives of the Festival: In addition to conferences and debates, cooking classes and tastings of pasta dishes and illustrated by great chefs, the market-exhibitions and shows.

WINE IN THE WORLD - Spoleto: Wines of the World, walking in the streets, squares, places of culture and approach to the long and freely articulated exposure of bottles of all kinds - red, white and rosé; noble wines and table wines; lovable, dry, sparkling, and any other type - in a setting of shows, meetings and continuous animation.
Wines in the World is this: a celebration of taste, open to all and full of a thousand points of interest. For this, we give our warmest welcome to all. Who do not drink: they will forget, having fun, their small "defect".

OPEN CELLARS - MONTEFALCO: Open Cellars is the event of the wine of Montefalco.
An itinerary visiting wineries and vineyards in production to get to know in depth the characteristics of the wine production.