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The story of Eurochocolate

Eurochocolate: la dolce storia della festa del cioccolato

Il cioccolato, con la sua irresistibile dolcezza, ha sempre avuto il potere di catturare i cuori di milioni di persone in tutto il mondo. Ma c’è un luogo in Umbria e più precisamente a Perugia dove il cioccolato diventa protagonista assoluto, un evento che celebra questa prelibatezza culinaria in tutte le sue forme e sfumature: Eurochocolate, uno dei festival del cioccolato più famosi e amati al mondo.

Tutto ebbe inizio nel 1993, quando un giovane imprenditore italiano di nome Eugenio Guarducci, di ritorno dall’Oktoberfest di Monaco di Baviera, ebbe l’idea e il desiderio di creare un festival del cioccolato che celebrasse il meglio di questa prelibatezza e portarlo nella sua Perugia. Con grande passione e determinazione, Guarducci mise in piedi la prima edizione di Eurochocolate a Perugia, la pittoresca città nel cuore verde dell’Italia.

Perugia, con la sua ricca tradizione cioccolatiera risalente a Luisa Spagnoli, si rivelò il luogo ideale per ospitare un evento di questo genere. Il festival ebbe un inizio modesto, ma la sua reputazione crebbe rapidamente, attirando appassionati di cioccolato da tutto il mondo.

Negli anni successivi, Eurochocolate ha conosciuto una crescita costante, diventando uno dei festival del cioccolato più importanti a livello globale. 

Oltre a deliziare il palato dei visitatori, Eurochocolate ha un obiettivo educativo. Il festival promuove la conoscenza del cioccolato, dalla sua storia millenaria alle moderne tecniche di produzione con laboratori, seminari, degustazioni di cioccolato o abbinamenti ai vini e liquori in cui esperti cioccolatieri spiegavano le sfumature della produzione di cioccolato e svelavano i segreti dei gusti unici dei vari tipi di cacao e ancora cooking show con dimostrazioni di Chef e Maestri cioccolatieri di fama mondiale.

Eurochocolate è una vera e propria esperienza culturale, un viaggio attraverso il mondo del cioccolato, dalla sua storia alle sue sfumature più moderne. Questo festival ha saputo conquistare i cuori di appassionati di cioccolato di tutte le età e nazionalità, dimostrando quanto possa essere potente il legame tra il cacao e l’umanità.

Se amate il cioccolato, non c’è posto migliore in Europa per soddisfare la vostra passione di Eurochocolate. E, chissà, potreste persino scoprire nuovi lati di questa delizia che non avete mai immaginato.

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Mostaccioli

In the month of September, typically known for the grape harvest and the grape harvest, we find a famous traditional dessert from Umbria
According to tradition, mostaccioli were the favorite dessert of Saint Francis who tasted these “good and fragrant” biscuits, as the saint said, during his first stay in Rome.
Offering what would become her perennial “sin of gluttony” was Jacopa de’ Settesoli, a Roman noblewoman, who became a collaborator of the newborn Franciscan movement and a dear friend of Saint Francis, so much so that he affectionately called her Friar Jacopa. It is said that Saint Francis liked these sweets so much that he desired them even at the point of death!
Ingredients
Flour 600 g
Sugar 200 g
Raisins 50 g
Brewer’s yeast 50 g
Must 300 ml
Zest of 1 lemon
Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
Anise seeds (if desired)

Preparation
After sifting the flour, arrange it in a well and add the oil, sugar, sultanas and anise seeds. Mix everything and, once the brewer’s yeast has dissolved in the must, add it to the mixture, continuing to knead until you obtain a dough that can easily be detached from the work surface.
At this point, stretch the dough with your hands to obtain a cylinder, cut it into small pieces and give your mostaccioli the appearance you prefer: diamond-shaped or in the shape of a small donut. Then place them on the baking tray with baking paper. Bake them at 180 degrees and let them cook for about 30 minutes. Once ready, sprinkle a little icing sugar on top.

Curiosity
Cooked must was a typical sweetener throughout peasant Italy and was obtained by cooking fresh must for many hours in low, wide copper containers. Over time, this delicious but time-consuming ingredient has been replaced by sugar.
Cooked must is produced by pressing well-ripe grapes, with a higher sugar quality than that required for the production of wine (23-25% sugar), subsequently filtering the juice obtained. After this, the juice is cooked in containers traditionally made of copper or terracotta, but today replaced by stainless steel. Once boiled, it continues to cook over a low heat for several hours, until the liquid shrinks by a quarter of its initial volume. In many southern regions, “mostaccioli” are famous, desserts made from cooked must, but with a rhombus shape that differentiates them from our tradition.

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Foliage in Umbria

The Green Heart of Italy warms up with colors in autumn: from September Umbria lights up with red, yellow and orange!

After the summer heat, nature blows its most beautiful colors and, temporarily abandoning the green, it colors before the arrival of winter. Autumn in Umbria is made up of the smell of leaves, of wood burning in the first fireplaces that are lit.

It is the season of harvesting and pressing the olives, then boiling the musts and mills where you can taste the bruschetta with the new oil.

Don’t miss a bike ride along the Strada del Sagrantino, with its purple vines, or a walk in the woods, such as the Bosco di San Francesco in Assisi, where you can admire the autumn foliage, or go with the children to collect chestnut curls in the area of ​​Città di Castello.

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Experience an Incredible Adventure: Rafting in Umbria

If you are looking for an adventurous and engaging experience, rafting in Umbria is the perfect choice. Umbria, the green heart of Italy, offers breathtaking landscapes and rushing rivers that lend themselves magnificently to this exciting sport.

Umbria is one of the most fascinating destinations for rafting thanks to its variety of rivers and the natural beauty of the territory. Nestled between green hills, ancient forests and spectacular mountains, the region offers waterways that wind through uncontaminated landscapes, making each descent a unique and unforgettable experience.

The three reasons why you should consider rafting in Umbria

  1. **Contact with nature:** During rafting, you will have the opportunity to experience nature directly, discovering hidden corners and breathtaking landscapes that only the river can offer.
  2. **Adrenaline and fun:** Rafting is a dynamic and adventurous activity, perfect for those looking for strong emotions and guaranteed fun, both for beginners and experts.
  3. **Activities for everyone:** Suitable for groups of friends, families and couples, the rafting experience in Umbria is designed to be accessible to everyone. all, with routes of varying difficulty and expert guides who guarantee safety and fun.

In Umbria, the main waterways suitable for rafting are along the Nera River or its tributary the Corno River, which flows through the picturesque Valnerina, and near the Marmore Falls.

Rafting in Umbria is an experience that offers adrenaline and natural beauty in a single adventurous package. Whether you are an expert rafter or a beginner looking for excitement, Umbria has something to offer everyone. With routes that pass through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the region, a rafting adventure here is not only a sporting activity, but an opportunity to connect with nature and discover the charm of Umbria from a unique perspective.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience an unforgettable adventure among the Umbrian rapids this summer.

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On the Trail of the Templars in Gubbio

On the Trail of the Templars in Gubbio

Starting from Euro 149,00 per person

1st day – GUBBIO

Arrival and accommodation in Gubbio. Gubbio is not only one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Umbria, also known by its Roman name Iguvium, rich in history, monuments, and architectural wonders, but due to its strategic location and historical significance, it became a major center for the Templars in Italy: a crucial crossroads for travelers and pilgrims heading to Rome, playing a key role in the Templar settlement network.

A guided tour on the Gubbio Express, a rubber-tire train with audio-video guide, will be your guide to discovering the city’s history, including the Palazzo dei Consoli, the Palazzo Pretorio, and all the urban wonders.

Lunch on your own.

History tells us that the Templars’ Inquisition trial was inaugurated right here in Gubbio, in the Church of Santa Croce della Foce.

Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Gubbio.

2nd day – GUBBIO – COSTACCIARO

After breakfast, take the charming cable car ride to the top of Mount Ingino, reaching 850 meters, where the Basilica of Sant’Ubaldo stands. Inside an urn made of bronze, the remains of the saint, the Patron Saint of Gubbio, are preserved. The fascination of the Corsa dei Ceri, which culminates here, revolves around the Basilica. This event is celebrated every year on May 15th in honor of Sant’Ubaldo.

Once descended from Mount Ingino, a visit to the remains of the ancient Roman theater, dating back to 20 B.C., and the artifacts of the Antiquarium is a must to learn about the customs and culture of Roman Gubbio.

Lunch on your own.

In the afternoon, travel to Costacciaro, where not only the access point to the Monte Cucco Regional Park is located, characterized by the strong presence of the Templars, with Sigillo being rich in evidence of stones marked with the Templar Cross, but also the Church of San Francesco, another testament to the Templars’ passage.

Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Gubbio.

3rd day – VALFABBRICA 

Before leaving Gubbio and Umbria, we suggest a visit to the Templar Castle of Casa Castalda in Valfabbrica, rich in evidence of the Knights Templar from the 12th to the 14th century, under the symbol of the patent cross of the Militia Templi, the identifier of the Order of the Knights of the Temple of Jerusalem.

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The rate is per person and includes:

  • 6 nights accommodation in a double room with half board
  • Transfer services from Assisi to La Verna, from Pieve Santo Stefano to Citerna, from Città di Castello to Pietralunga
  • Gubbio Express
  • Pilgrim Credential
  • Assistance and Europ Assistance insurance

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  • Luggage transport with the exception of the stages served by private transfer
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    Umbria Jazz

    Finalmente ritorna Umbria Jazz, l’evento musicale più atteso in Umbria!

    Umbria Jazz è il festival musical dedicato al mondo del Jazz più importate in Italia e tra più influenti al mondo.
    Un festival tra le note calde del Sax e quelle ritmiche della tromba che risuonano tra i vicoli del Centro Storico di Perugia e i suoi palchi  distribuiti in location con cornici storiche mozzafiato, come il palco di Piazza IV Novembre, la Jazz Jam Session al Teatro Morlacchi, i concerti per i puristi alla Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria,  fino al Main Stage situato all’arena Santa Giuliana per i concerti dei grande artisti italiani e internazionali che hanno varcato la porta di Umbria Jazz.

    Lo stesso Herbie Hancock, presente anche quest’anno ad Umbria Jazz, descrive così il festival:

    “È il luogo in cui bisogna essere in questo periodo dell’anno”

    Lo sapevi che Umbria Jazz è stato anche citato nella puntata n.16-stagione 33 de I Simpsons?

    Ripercorriamo insieme le origini di Umbria Jazz

    Nasce nel 1973 (quest’anno festeggia i suoi 50 anni!) per volontà di Carlo Pagnotta, gestore di una bottega di abbigliamento e soprattutto grande appassionato di musica Jazz che desiderava portare nella sua Umbria un festival dedicato a questo genere musicale. La storia narra che ebbe l’idea o la folgorazione Jazz in un bar storico di Via Mazzini, oggi chiuso.
    Il primo concerto si svolse proprio ne 1973, nel teatro naturale della Villalago a Piediluco, in provincia di Terni. Altre location destinare ai palchi erano Perugia proprio in Piazza IV Novembre dove fecero il proprio esordio italiano i Weather Report, e ancora Gubbio, proprio per dare l’idea di un festival musicale che abbracciasse tutta l’Umbria.

    Non è sempre filato tutto liscio…

    Nei difficili e bollenti anni ‘70-’80, tra scontri e idee politiche contrastanti tra la “musica nera” e la “musica bianca”, Umbria Jazz non vide la luce dei palchi nel 1978 fino al 1982!

    Il ritorno

    L’anno della sua “rinascita” risale al 1982 con novità e cambiamenti come l’introduzione del biglietto di ingresso per alcuni concerti, fino ad allora gratuiti.
    Nel 1985 nacque l’Associazione Umbria Jazz che gestisce l’evento e il marchio Umbria Jazz che invece rimane di proprietà della Regione Umbria.
    Altra novità è la scelta di Perugia come città ospitante Umbria Jazz con solo alcuni concerti tenuti negli anni a Terni, Assisi, Gubbio. Oppure con l’edizione di Umbria Jazz Winter Edition che si tiene ogni anno a dicembre a Orvieto.

    Le vie che suonano

    Durate Umbria Jazz, che si tiene ormai da tradizioni per 10 giorni nel mese di luglio, è possibile assistere e ascoltare musicisti, jazzisti, cantanti che si esibiscono lungo tutto corso Vannucci, creando atmosfere uniche tra le note del Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Soul, Rhytm’n’Blues…
    Famosi per i loro concerti itinerari sono, per esempio, i Funk Off!

    La potenza è Umbria Jazz è l’aver creato un evento di Musica Jazz in Italia, con tutte le sfumature che vanno dal blues alla musica raggae, dal pop al soul, tra grandi artisti e artisti emergenti, tra musica “in strada” e grandi palchi. Un evento in grado di far emozionare e riunire tutti, grandi e piccini, sotto le note del Jazz.

    Citando Alessandro Baricco nel suo monologo teatrale Novecento:

    “Quando non sai che musica è,
    allora è Jazz!”

    Alcuni grandi artisti che hanno partecipato in questi anni a Umbria Jazz

    Alicia Keys 
    Art Blakey 
    B.B. King
    Carlos Santana 
    Diana Krall 
    Earth, Wind & Fire 
    Elton John 
    Eric Clapton 
    Herbie Hancock 
    Johnny Depp 
    Lady Gaga 
    Liza Minnelli 
    Massive Attack 
    Mika 
    Phil Collins 
    Pino Daniele 
    Prince 
    Simply Red 
    Stefano Bollani 
    Sting
    The Chainsmokers 
    Tony Bennett 
    Vinicio Capossela 

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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