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Holiday apartments in the historic centre of Spoleto, the famous city of art in Umbria, called the green heart of Italy. Spoleto is a famous city of art, known in the worl for its prestigious Festival (from 18 June to 4 July 2010). A holiday of art and nature,
our guests can discover Italian culture and language in the ITALIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL for foreign learners.
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These apartments ( for 2 or 4 persons) are located in the heart of the historic centre of Spoleto, overlooking the main street and only a few steps from the Fortress and the Cathedral.These cosy properties are conveniently located to enjoy the beautiful
town of Spoleto, with all its history and nature and to relax walking along the historic centre alleys.This beautiful city, called during the past "Caput Umbriae" for its strategic position, is the seat of a prestigious cultural and institutional event: the
Festival of the Two Worlds, founded in 1958 by the musician Giancarlo Menotti.It takes place in Spoleto between June and July, the Festival has a similar event in Charleston, the Spoleto Festival USA.Sung by St. Francis, celebrated by Michelangelo and Goethe,
Umbria is a region of extraordinary beauty, charming and pervaded of spirituality thanks to its past that maintains its best evidence in the artistic and architectural richness.Located between Rome and Florence, Spoleto is the ideal point of departure to visit
the main historic towns of Umbria and of the central part of Italy.Spoleto and Umbria in general are distinguished by wine and food excellences, a fortune due by the richness of its soil, healthy air, natural ingredients and traditional recipes handed over
trough the centuries.The typical local products are the theme of several town festivals and events all over the year in the art towns and the small historic hamlets all around the countryside.
SPRING/SUMMER2010 MAIN EVENTS IN UMBRIA:
WINES IN THE WORLD - Spoleto - 21, 22, 23, 24 of May Four days of events dedicated to the" world of wine". The historic center of Spoleto gives hospitality toperformances, exhibitions, concerts among its streets. Hundreds of renowned wineries offer an itinerant
tasting of exellent Italian wines. The event culminates in a charming "White Night": a long night with shops, parties and concerts in the historic center.
FESTIVAL OF TWO WORLDS IN SPOLETO - Spoleto - from 18 of June until 4 of JulyThe main international event in Umbria and one of the most important in Italy.Founded in 1958 by Maestro Giancarlo Menotti, is one of the most important manifestations of art and
culture. Streets, lanes, squares, churches and theaters of the historical centre of Spoleto, give hospitality to some of the most illustrious artists of the world. Concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions and performances of classical and contemporary
ballet at a very high level. A unique event of great impact in the media that has a great seccess and its counterpart in the U.S. city of Charleston, twinned with Spoleto.
FEAST OF FLOWERING - Castelluccio di Norcia - Second half of JuneMonti Sibillini National Park is celebrating the blooming of colorful Pian Grande, at the foot of Mount Vettore. An unforgettable event for nature and photography lovers.
HISTORICAL PAGEANT "Il Mercato della Gaite" - Bevagna - Second half of JuneUnmissable event in the ancient and beautiful city of Bevagna, for a week the city is immersed in the Middle Ages, visitors can admire the fascinating reconstructions of ancient crafts,
such as the tanner, the glazier, the painter, the coiner of money, the binder manuscripts, the miniaturist...Taverns invite you to try wines and ancient recipes.
CHEESE FESTIVAL "Fior di Cacio" - Vallo di Nera - early JuneIn this wonderful village from Valnerina, considered one "of the most beautiful villages in Italy", the feast takes place and celebrates the cheeses and the products of local sheep-farming.
"SPOLETO SUMMER" - Spoleto - second half of July, until early SeptemberShows, cabaret, concerts of international artists. A series of events animates the city for very pleasant summer evenings in Spoleto.
UMBRIA JAZZ - Perugia - first half of JulyThe most important Italian jazz event. During the first two weeks of July, the wonderful city of Perugia hosts spectacular concerts and very popular jazz artists.