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Narni Ring Race 2012 Corsa all’Anello (The Ring Race) is held in honour of Saint Giovenale, Narni’s first Bishop. The competition was first held in 1371, and was held annually until the early years of the seventeenth century. It was revived in 1968 and respects all of the  historic traditions. The r

Narni Ring Race 2012 Corsa all’Anello (The Ring Race) is held in honour of Saint Giovenale, Narni’s first Bishop. The competition was first held in 1371, and was held annually until the early years of the seventeenth century. It was revived in 1968 and respects all of the  historic traditions. The r

Sunday the 27th of May 2012 – Wineries throw open their cellars to wine lovers Cantine aperte is a unique opportunity for wine lovers to visit the wine cellars of Umbria. It is a big event in the region, happening for only one day each year. This year the wine producers, big and small, throw [...]

Relax and restore your body like a Roman emperor in the SPA and Roman thermal baths in Assisi The SPA in Assisi was recently built in the ancient Roman amphitheater which was discovered during the work to restore the Church of Santa Caterina. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a S

Relax and restore your body like a Roman emperor in the Roman thermal baths in Assisi The Roman amphitheater and Spa was discovered during the work to restore the Church of Santa Caterina in Assisi. Within these archeological ruins this amazing thermal bath has been recreated to a very high standard

Christian retreats, restore and rejuvenate your soul, body and mind in Assisi Assisi offers many spiritual christian retreats for silent prayer, peaceful contemplation and relaxation for the mind, body and soul Christian Retreats at Assisi  Spiritual Retreats in the Umbrian Countryside Spiritual ret

Relax and restore your body like a Roman emperor in the Roman thermal baths in Assisi The Roman amphitheater and Spa was discovered during the work to restore the Church of Santa Caterina in Assisi. Within these archeological ruins this amazing thermal bath has been recreated to a very high standard

Christian retreats, restore and rejuvenate your soul, body and mind in Assisi Assisi offers many spiritual christian retreats for silent prayer, peaceful contemplation and relaxation for the mind, body and soul Spiritual Retreats at Casa Rosa in the Umbrian Countryside Spiritual retreats in Assisi o

Unmissable Markets in Umbria   Visit the local markets in Umbria to sample and buy some fresh and local produce or, just to enjoy the sights and sounds of locals trading their animals. Make sure you arrive early as most of the activity is over by 10 am. Local weekly markets: Monday morning – Santa [

Olive picking in Umbria Fancy making your own olive oil like a real Umbrian farmer?  Try the unique experience of olive picking in Umbria from the 15th of October to the first week of November. Once the olives have been pressed at our local mill we will post the freshley made olive oil back to [...]