Perugia 1416

The Historical Reenactment of Perugia 1416
Every year, the city of Perugia relives a pivotal moment in its history through the evocative historical reenactment of Perugia 1416. This fascinating and traditional historical and cultural event celebrates the period between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and marks the entry into the city of Braccio Fortebraccio after his victory at the Battle of Sant’Egidio, which took place on July 12, 1416.
The Event
The historical reenactment of Perugia 1416, organized annually, is a unique opportunity to immerse oneself completely in the medieval atmosphere. This year, the event will take place from June 13 (preview) to June 16, 2024, marking its ninth edition.

One of the most spectacular aspects of the event is the competitions between the five Magnificent Districts of Perugia – Porta Sole, Porta San Pietro, Porta Eburnea, Porta Santa Susanna, and Porta Sant’Angelo – vying for the 2024 Palio through allegorical parades, the Drappo Race, Historical Archery, and the Tower Joust. The winning District of the challenges will be proclaimed by Braccio himself.

Perugia Comes Alive with History
During this period, the streets of Perugia are adorned with the sparkling costumes of hundreds of participants in period dress. Ladies, knights, artisans, and commoners reenact scenes of daily life and chivalric tournaments. The parade is enriched with sounds and colors that take one back in time, creating an immersive experience with music, street performers, taverns, shows, district members in historical dress, and ancient craft shops.
The historical reenactment of Perugia 1416 is not just a folkloric event but a true journey through time that allows you to relive one of the most significant moments in Perugian history. Through costumes, competitions, food, and traditions, Perugia proudly and passionately celebrates its past, offering everyone an unforgettable experience.

The Templars in Gubbio

Welcome to the heart of Umbria, where history blends with the charm of the Templars. Gubbio, a picturesque medieval city hides secrets that date back to the era of the Knights Templar. In this article, we will take you on a journey through time to discover the fascinating link between Gubbio and the Templars, offering a panoramic view of this ancient order and its traces in the heart of this city.

The history of the Templars
To fully understand the influence of the Templars in Gubbio, it is essential to take a look at their history. The Order of the Templars, also known as the Knights Templar, was founded in the 12th century during the Crusades in the Holy Land. These warrior-monk knights were famous for their military prowess, their religious devotion, and their incredible wealth.

The Templars played a significant role in the Crusades, defending Christian pilgrims and amassing vast amounts of wealth and property throughout the known world. Their influence also extended to Italy, and Gubbio was no exception. From a famous writing by a nobleman from Eugubino we read about a certain Knight Battista Sforzolini: “Battista Sforzolini, knight of the Temple of Jerusalem, was one of the bravest warriors of his time; he was always the first in all the most dangerous ventures; he never escaped danger, he almost overcame it with valor and wisdom, and in the most frightening battles he showed that a generous heart cannot find danger that frightens it.”

The Templars in Gubbio
Gubbio, with its strategic position and historical importance, became an important center for the Templars in Italy. This city was a crucial crossroads for travelers and pilgrims heading to Rome and played a key role in the network of Templar settlements in Italy. The Inquisition process was inaugurated in Gubbio, in the palace of the Church of Santa Croce della Foce and in the palace of the Bishopric.
Between Gubbio and the neighboring municipalities of Scheggia and Pascelupo, Scheggia, Costacciaro, Sigillo, Fossato di Vico… there are many traces and symbols such as the Templar crosses which testify to the presence of the Templars in the Umbrian land.

Gubbio is a hidden treasure for history buffs and those fascinated by the history of the Templars. This fascinating journey will allow you to discover the secrets of this ancient order and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of a city that has kept its Templar heritage alive over the centuries.

Big Bench #379 Scheggia e Pascelupo

Arrivata la BIG BENCH N. #379 SCHEGGIA E PASCELUPO Fraz. Pascelupo (PG)

Panchina con seduta verde e struttura in ferro gialla, perfettamente integrata con i colori della natura circostante. Si trova sul Poggio della frazione di Pascelupo, nel Comune di Scheggia e Pascelupo, a circa 530 metri sul livello del mare, all’interno del Parco del Monte Cucco. Questo territorio, caratterizzato da un’eredità templare e una natura incontaminata, si estende su un colle circondato da monti e ruscelli, con sentieri che si snodano tra boschi, vallate e imponenti pareti rocciose. Dalla panchina si gode di una vista mozzafiato sulla Forra del Rio Freddo, sul monte Cucco con la sua spettacolare grotta, sull’Eremo Camaldolese di San Girolamo, sul monte Motette e sul monte Catria, celebre per l’Eremo Benedettino di Fonte Avellana, menzionato da Dante nel canto XIX del Paradiso della Divina Commedia. Poco distante si trova anche il suggestivo Castello Medievale di Pascelupo.

Festival of Ceri in Gubbio

Every year, on May 15, Gubbio prepares for the Festival of Ceri, a very ancient and folkloric popular tradition that draws its origins, the pagan ones, from ancient propitiatory rites that the ikuvini (the original Italian name of the Eugubini) dedicated to the divinities present in the seven Tables of Gubbio, in particular the Goddess Ceres and which are now kept in the Palazzo dei Consoli.
Another origin, purely Christian, celebrates the Patron Saint of Gubbio, Sant’Ubaldo starting from May 1160, on the anniversary of his death.

The Festival of Ceri is a tradition deeply felt by the Eugubini and which tells the story of a people that draws the strength of being from its roots: among the protagonists of this festival there are the Ceraioli, those who carry the Cero and which involves them also as a tradition to be handed down from father to son.

The Ceri, kept in the Church of Sant’Ubaldo during the year, are wooden structures built in the shape of octagonal prisms that overlap. In order to reinforce the structure, inside the wooden prism there is a frame made up of an axis and the part that protrudes is called “timicchione“: the one placed at the top becomes the support for hoisting the Saint, while the one at “barella“, is used by the Ceraioli to carry it during the race through the streets of the town until you reach Monte Igino, where the Basilica del Santo is located with the remains placed in 1194.
The Saints who are instead transported on the Ceri by the Ceraioli are, in addition to Sant’Ubaldo, San Giorgio, Sant’Antonio, in the order in which they parade. If Sant’Ubaldo is the Patron of Gubbio, San Giorgio is the protector of merchants and Sant’Antonio of farmers.

The route of the Corsa dei Ceri, which starts from the Chiesa dei Neri, is about 4 km long and then ends with a big party in the characteristic alleys of Gubbio among food and wine tastings, shows and music.

In short, a real celebration, felt and loved by the Eugubini as well as by all the Umbrian people and which every year attracts many visitors and tourists, curious to discover an ancient tradition rich in history and peculiarities.

Since 1973 the Ceri have even become the symbol of the Umbrian Region.

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Ci si avvicina alla Pasqua e sulle tavole umbre, imbandite di leccornie e decorate dai profumi della primavera con i suoi colori e il dolce suono delle tortore canterine, non possono mancare due piatti tradizionali della cultura e enogastronomica umbra: il dolce Ciaramicola da gustare per la colazione oppure a fine pasto abbinato con un Vin Santo umbro da Grechetto e Trebbiano,  e la Torta al formaggio che accompagna salumi e antipasti ricchi e saporiti.

La Ciaramicola e le sue origini
Una ciambella conosciuta nei borghi perugini già nel XV secolo, è un dolce lievitato ricoperto di candida meringa e arricchita a adornata da colorati confettini. Il suo impasto interno di presenta di un coloro rosso/rosato conferito dal liquore che si utilizza per questo dolce: l’Alchermes, a base di cocciniglia, acqua di rose, vaniglia, cannella, chiodi di garofano e coriandolo. Un liquore italiano molto amato dalla famiglia dei Medici.

Il nome Ciaramicola, etimologicamente, deriverebbe da diverse sfumature di significato:

  • Da Ciaramella: per la circolarità della sua forma;
  • Da Ciarapica: il nome dialettale della Cinciallegra, l’uccello della primavera;
  • Da Ciara: in riferimento alla meringa fatta da albume d’uovo o dalle chiare dell’uovo.

La tradizione poi vuole che la Ciaramicola fosse un dolce che le fanciulle regalassero a Pasqua ai loro futuri mariti come buon auspicio.

Un’altra tradizione importante del territorio umbro è legata alla festa di Sant’Ubaldo, patrono di Gubbio. In un testo del 1431 si legge, infatti, che la Ciaramigola venne fatta preparare e offrire agli eugubini in occasione della festa del Santo il 15 maggio.

Infine, capita spesso di trovare la Ciaramicola con 5 “ciuffetti” di meringa, in rappresentanza de cinque Rioni Perugini: Porta Santa Susanna rappresentata dal colore azzurro dei confettini (per l’orientamento verso il Lago Trasimeno della Porta), Porta Eburnea dal colore verde (gli orti), Porta Sant’Angelo dal colore rosso (la spada dell’Angelo), Porta San Pietro dal colore giallo (come il grano), Porta Sole bianca come la meringa e come la luce del sole (il sole infatti è il simbolo di questa Porta).

La ricetta della Ciaramicola
Ingredienti per la ciambella:

  • 550gr di farina 00
  • 250 gr di zucchero
  • 150gr di strutto (alternativa burro)
  • 4 uova
  • 1 bustina di lievito per dolci
  • Scorzetta di 1 limone
  • 200ml di Alchermes

Ingredienti per la meringa:

  • 100 gr di albumi
  • 200 gr di zucchero
  • 1 cucchiaino di cremar tartaro

Per la decorazione:

  • Confettini di zucchero colorati

Procedimento:
Cominciamo col montare uovo e zucchero fino a ottenere una spuma omogenea alla quale aggiungeremo la farina e il lievito setacciati, lo strutto a temperatura ambiente, la scorzetta di limone grattugiata ed infime l’Alchermes. Dopo aver amalgamato tutti gi ingredienti, la versiamo in una teglia imburrata. In forno per 45 minuti circa a 160°C.
Per la meringa montiamo a neve ad alta velocità gli albumi con il cremar tartaro e gradualmente lo zucchero. Dovrà risultare ferma, soffice e lucida.
Una volta che la ciambella sarà fredda, la ricopriamo di meringa e infine con gli zuccherini colorati.  Di nuovo in forno per 25 minuti per far cuocere la meringa a 90°C.

La Torta al formaggio
Un lievitato ricco di formaggio e sapori tipico delle festività Pasquali in Umbria ma che si mangia e consuma tutto l’anno proprio per la sua bontà, la semplicità e la facilità di abbinamento con i salumi, soprattutto il capocollo e la norcineria.
Non di rado la Torta al Formaggio viene mangiata a colazione la mattina di Pasqua, ecco perché è conosciuta anche con il nome di Torta di Pasqua.
Nel De Agri Coltura, Catone scrive di una torta al formaggio famosa soprattutto a Tuoro sul Trasimeno.

La ricetta della Torta di Pasqua

Ingredienti:

  • 500gr di farina 00
  • 100gr di parmigiano grattugiato
  • 75gr di pecorino grattugiato
  • 10gr di lievito di birra
  • 100 ml di olio evo
  • 150m di latte
  • 100gr di formaggio emmentaler
  • 4 uova
  • 10gr di sale
  • Pepe qb

Procedimento
Iniziamo con il sciogliere il lievito del latte intiepidito. In una terrina, mescolare farina, pecorino e parmigiano, uova, il latte con il lievito ed infine l’olio a filo e cominciare ad impastare bene fino a fare amalgamare bene tutti gli ingredienti e a ottenere un panetto omogeno e liscio. Aggiungere il sale, il pepe e l’emmentaler a tocchetti molto piccoli o grattugiato. Porre l’impasto in uno stampo imburrato e lasciarlo lievitare per 2 ore poi infornarlo a 180°C per circa un’ora.

 

 

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La Bastiglia Boutique Hotel Spa & Restaurant

La Bastiglia Boutique Hotel Spa & Restaurant

In this elegant and evocative hotel, perched in the historic center of Spello, in the highest and most panoramic part of the enchanting medieval village, collections of antique furniture, ceramics, paintings and sculptures furnish the interior of the seventeenth-century stone walls, combining refinement and modern design.

Located in a quiet position, among the silvery olive trees of the Umbrian Valley, it offers a magnificent view of Assisi (6 km away), nestled on the slopes of Mount Subasio Park, the enchanted mountain of San Francis .

Services

Accepting groups

Small pets allowed

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

Bar

Safe deposit box

Wellness centre/SPA

Family room

Minibar

Garage

Gluten free

Free Wi-fi

Internet

Laundry

Bicycle rental

Parking

Park/Garden

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Restaurant

Conference hall

Sauna

Solarium

Transfer da/per aeroporto

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    Hotel Nyers

    Hotel Nyers

    The Nyers hotel is a small structure located in Perugia in the residential area of ​​Horseshoe.

    We offer affordable tourist accommodation with the possibility of breakfast in private rooms equipped with private bathroom, linen, TV, internet and balcony.

    Our strong points are: the proximity to the Perugia – Ferro di Cavallo highway exit, the connection with public transport to go to the station and the proximity to the Renato Curi stadium and Pala Barton which host various sporting and musical events in various periods of the year.

    As a tourist facility we offer bed and breakfast or room only service, as well as discounts for extended stays or discounts with companies for the stay of working staff.

    Services

    Disabled access

    Accepting groups

    Small pets allowed

    Air conditioning

    Hair dryer

    Gluten free

    Internet

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    Park/Garden

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      Hotel Dei Duchi

      Hotel Dei Duchi

      Nestled in the lush greenery of the Ancajani park and surrounded by a wooded valley Hotel dei Duchi in Spoleto “Unesco World Heritage List” overlooks both the Roman Theatre and the former monastery of Saint Agatha. Built in 1959, Hotel dei Duchi has been renovated over the years in order to meet the different customers requirements. The Hotel provides maximum comfort ensured by the Hotel Staff as well as class and tradition typical of the Umbria region. The panoramic Restaurant and the wonderful open-air Restaurant “Garden of the Dukes” offer the best specialities of Umbrian and national tradition and a good choice of wines from the best regional cellars.

      The Private parking, equipped with two efficient charging stations for electric cars, is available by reservation at the daily rate of Euro 10,00. As alternative, the Spoleto Sphera indoor parking, only 250 mt. from the Hotel, with sliding carpet, elevators with exit in front of the hotel and video surveillance (daily cost: Euro 5,00). All rooms are equipped with Sky channels.

      A wide and comfortable Reception Area, a Lounge space for sharing and enjoying drinks and happy hours , and a TV Room, make the stay at the Hotel dei Duchi a perfect journey. A breathtaking terrace is available for the guests relaxing moments with the stunning view of the Roman Theatre and the surrounding hills. During the summer it is possible to dine at candle light. Pets are welcome in the rooms but NOT in the Restaurant.

      Services

      Disabled access

      Accepting groups

      Small pets allowed

      Air conditioning

      Lift

      Hair dryer

      Bar

      Safe deposit box

      Family room

      Minibar

      Internet

      Laundry

      Parking

      Park/Garden

      Restaurant

      Conference hall

      Solarium

      Transfer da/per aeroporto

      TV - TV Sat

      Free Wi-fi

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        Hotel Il Palazzo

        Hotel Il Palazzo

        Hotel Il Palazzo enjoys an excellent location within walking distance from the majestic Basilica of San Francesco and offers a comfortable discounted parking just 100 meters away. Located inside a medieval stone building dating back to the 15th century, the hotel features finely furnished rooms with a modern design.

        The rooms are bright, equipped with private bathroom and have air conditioning, independent heating, flat screen TV with satellite channels, wifi connection, minibar, safe security and telephone. Furthermore, Hotel il Palazzo features a terrace with solarium, adorned with flowers and plants, offering tables and chairs forenjoy great drinks. Also worth mentioning is the rich buffet breakfast, which offers a vast selection of typical products and genuine.

        It is possible to request products for intolerances such as gluten or lactose.

        Services

        Disabled access

        Accepting groups

        Air conditioning

        Lift

        Hair dryer

        Bar

        Safe deposit box

        Family room

        Internet

        Transfer da/per aeroporto

        TV - TV Sat

        Free Wi-fi

        Gluten free

        Games for kids

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          Hotel Ideale

          Hotel Ideale

          Lovely small family-run hotel in the most charming upper end of Assisi.
          Hotel Ideale is a heaven of tranquility in the most beautiful setting with garden and terrace, fabulous views overlooking the valley and Assisi The view of the old town, the green of the garden already to welcome you upon your arrival.

          The grounds are peauceful and beautiful with lots of flowers and olive trees, and the views from the terrace is breathtaking. Hotel Ideale is a fabulous home base in the middle of it all, high on the hill overlooking everything. The hotel has absolutely stunning views of the valley from the terrace and of the rooms.

          Each room is unique, all with a view – lovely and modern, are recently updated – and very quiet.
          The rooms are of a high standard, tastefully decorated, extremely clean and fresh You ll love looking out your window at the olive trees and the old town The charming atmosphere of a home enhanced by all the modern comforts. You can drive to the hotel and park in there free parking space and walk easily into the hilly town of Assisi from there.

           

          Services

          Air conditioning

          Hair dryer

          Bar

          Safe deposit box

          Minibar

          Gluten free

          Internet

          Parking

          Park/Garden

          Transfer da/per aeroporto

          TV - TV Sat

          Free Wi-fi

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