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 Città 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. San Giovanni Rotondo alberghi Albergo nei pressi del Santuario di San Pio e l'ospedale "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza" a San Giovanni Rotondo. 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 ... 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 ] Academies, Schools and Further Education Courses in Umbria and Italy The ever changing job market in Italy and Europe requires qualified professionals in growing numbers. A number of schools and academies in Umbria and throughout Italy offer training and career prospects for those about to embark on a career, be they from Italy or from abroad, with courses tailored to the specific needs of the individual... (continued) 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. Shops & Curiosity Flashes - The Traditional Embroidery and Weaving Workshop of Giuditta Brozzetti [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. Originally founded by Giuditta Brozzetti in 1921, the textile laboratory has been carefully tended also by her descendants Eleonora, Clara and Marta. Since 1996 it has been qualified as a cooperative, with headquarters in the former Convent of San Francesco delle Donne. The business still produces its traditional Umbrian fabrics inspired by Renaissance and Medieval designs, and offers embroidery and weaving classes. Open for visits by appointment only Info: 348 5102919 (Marta Cucchia). ...[more] • See all "Shops & Curiosity Flashes" regional news LAKE TRASIMENE - The best accommodations Trasimeno Lake and selection of fish restaurants in Trasimeno Lake - Umbria. Specialised in cooking fresh water fish, the restaurants around the Lago Trasimeno offer you unique dishes such as carp cooked over a wood fire or tegamaccio, a fish soup made using all the types of fish from Lake Trasimene stewed in the best Lounging & Nightlife - Dario Brunori at the Auditorium Vannucci Perugia. On March 18th at 9.40pm the vintage songwriter from Cosenza Dario Brunori will be at the Auditorium Vannucci (Hotel Quattrotorri) in Ellera, singing his own unique repertoire. Info: 075.5056950. ...[more] • See all "Lounging & Nightlife" regional news Competitions & Prizes - Children's Story Prize in the Luca Marenzio Auditorium Perugia. On March 20th at 5.30pm the Luca Marenzio Auditorium will be hosting the prize-giving ceremony of the …sono un bambino!....raccontami!.... children's story competition. Info: 075.3720312 - 329.9274295. ...[more] • See all "Competitions & Prizes" regional news Lounging & Nightlife - Dente at the Auditorium Vannucci Perugia. On March 25th at 9.40pm Dente will be at the Auditorium Vannucci (Hotel Quattrotorri) in Ellera, singing songs from his latest cynical but lighthearted album. Info: 075.5056950. ...[more] • See all "Lounging & Nightlife" regional news Books - LA VITA È RICORDARSI. Note su una poesia di Sandro Penna [RUNNING NOW] With the title La vita… è ricordarsi di un risveglio, taken from a note in the poems of Sandro Penna, is the title of this critical publication which focusses on the work of the great 20th century Umbrian master, delving into the most recondite significance of his cryptic verse... (continued) ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news Meetings & Conferences - Templar Militia Christi in the Work of Bernard de Clairvaux Perugia. On March 27th at 5pm in the former Church of San Bevignate there will be the conference entitled La militia Christi templare nell'opera di Bernardo di Clairvaux, with Christian Grasso of the Centre Interuniversitaire d'Histoire et d'Archaéologie Médiévale, Université Lumiére Lyon 2). Free admission. Info: Comune di Perugia - U.O. Attivita' Culturali, Museali e Giovanili Tel. 075 5772416. ...[more] • See all "Meetings & Conferences" regional news Exhibitions - Gustavo Benucci Contemporary Art Show in Perugia [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. The Arte Contemporanea Gustavo Benucci exhibition, held each year in memory of the artist, will run from February 27th to March 27th at the Ar.Co Perugia Arte Contemporanea Gustavo Benucci cultural association in Via Bontempi 27, Perugia... (continued) ...[more] • See all "Exhibitions" regional news Music - Famous Film Music at the Luca Marenzio Auditorium Perugia. With the title La Gargoulette, the lecture and recital with the Luca Marenzio Ensemble scheduled for March 27th at 5.30pm at the Luca Marenzio Auditorium promises audiences a taste of some of the most famous film music themes. Info: 075.3720312 - 329.9274295. ...[more] • See all "Music" regional news Music - Aperitivo in Musica - Alltime Favourites Perugia. The Aperitivo in Musica series of concerts accompanied by drinks continues on March 28th with a recital of alltime favourites from Leoncavallo to Tosti, Piovani and Morricone. At the Teatro Pavone. Info: Accademia musicale internazionale tel. 333.78641202. ...[more] • See all "Music" regional news Kids - Le storie dello Zecchino at Città della Domenica Perugia. On March 28th at 5pm the Tieffeu company from Perugia will be at the Città della Domenica with their children's play Le storie dello Zecchino. Info: TIEFFEU cell. 328 0308221. ...[more] • See all "Kids" regional news Lounging & Nightlife - Quella notte a Efeso in Perugia [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. On March 13th-14th and on the 27th and 28th the Don Nello Palloni cultural centre in the parish of Santa Barnaba (Via Cortonese 115) will be hosting the Teatro dell’Equilibrio company in their production of Quella notte a Efeso, adapted for the theatre from Don Tonino Bello's Lettera a Maria by Francesca Menghini. Directed by Nino Pellicoro. ...[more] • See all "Lounging & Nightlife" regional news Exhibitions - The New Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell'Umbria [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. The newly re-arranged archaeological museum of Perugia offers visitors and school groups alike a more comprehensive insight into thousands of years of Umbrian history, from before the Etruscans to its annexation as a province of Rome. Info: MUSEO ARCHEOLOGICO NAZIONALE DELL'UMBRIA (Museo statale) Piazza G. Bruno 10 (former Convent of San Domenico), tel. 075 5727141-2 fax 075 57282651. ...[more] • See all "Exhibitions" regional news olive oil, white wine and herbs. New design, new layout, new contents but the same objective: to provide a constantly updated guide.