I decided to interview the engineer Luciano Vagni because I believe he is part of the soul of Etruscan Perugia, the one who with the excavations under the cathedral brought it to light and who organized the multimedia museum in the monumental complex of Sant’Anna with which he is teaching school children the Etruscan discipline.
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The Palio di Valfabbrica, from 22 August to 1 September.
“Once upon a time… a center of medieval origin along the ancient road that connected Assisi to Gubbio, “In Vallis Fabricae” or better known as Valfabbrica. Here in the past there was the ancient Feast of the Holy Crucifix dedicated to medieval historical games. Since 1974 it has been known as the Autumn Festival or Palio di Valfabbrica – Giostra d’Italia where the historical re-enactment is carried out with meticulous care, articulated with facts, events and events that took place in the medieval period that gave birth to the territory of Valfabbrica”.
At Conte Fabiani you ‘eat’ the history and culture of the area and gain high-level professional experience.
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On the old Via Eugubina that leads from Branca to Fossato di Vico, in the 60s the social dairy CAMAU (Cooperativa Agricola Montana Alta Umbria) was born, which for over forty years served the area with its local dairy products. With the advent of the 2000s, Silvia and Marcello, two brothers born and raised in the area, took over the company maintaining the company shop which, after three years, increased the offer with the sale of fruit and vegetables, fine meats, a selection of truffle sauces and Christmas gifts.
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We met a radiant and in splendid shape Kornelia Kostadinova (for us simply Ketty) with whom we clarified the reasons why prevention, sport and well-being must coexist and contribute in order to promote a perfect physical and mental condition. Let’s start by telling you her story from the beginning, from her passion for oriental dance to today, as managerial director of the ‘Kinèo Fitness & Wellness’ centre.
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The Bohemian artist beyond the trend.
We enter Giordano Brunelli’s minimalist salon in Gubbio and discover the success of a young talent in his words.
It is clear that the attraction of the moment in Umbria is the Tibetan bridge of Sellano, a brilliant idea made possible thanks to the foresight and determination of the municipal council; in this issue of Valley Life we will tell you about this jewel forged by the waters and set among rocks, woods and crystalline rivers: Sellano, with its stone villages (which comes from the local quarries) clinging to the mountains of the Umbrian Apennines.
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We are at the Valico del Soglio, a crossroads at 828 meters above sea level: an old mountain road that coming from Foligno, passing through Rasiglia, leads to Sellano. It is one of those old connecting roads of our country, (it reminds me of the passage of the Furlo) that even before the advent of the highways, were frequently travelled. Along the way there was, punctually, a refreshment point for travellers…
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A Perugian family tradition for 70 years now and that has been passed down for four generations. So it was that in 1954, Luigi Berardi and his wife Annunziata opened a laundry in Corso Cavour in Perugia. Luigi himself then advised his son Ernesto and his wife Paola to open a dyeing factory with a workshop in Via Appia. The year was 1965.
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From 26 August to 6 September 2024, the Festival delle Nazioni, a historic and prestigious event that this year reaches its fifty-seventh edition, returns to Città di Castello. The tribute will be addressed to Portugal, which will be present at the Festival for the first time. The Portuguese Republic is the culmination of a precise project idea launched three years ago by the Festival, namely the search for the relationship, the dense cultural fabric that is intertwined between colonizing and colonized states, with a continuous reference – almost a boomerang effect – between what is rooted in the territory and what the ‘invaded’ territory returns and radiates in the long run.
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Like every year, in the second week of July in the historic centre of Montone (Pg), there are events related to cinema, screenings of preview films and short films for the youngest. In all these years, the Umbria Film Festival has made the best of international film culture accessible to everyone and has been able to earn the esteem of the ever-growing public and the consideration of insiders who now consider it one of the best independent international festivals. Montone (one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and TCI Orange Flag) represents a true natural arena and an ideal space to show the selected works and for the meeting between internationally renowned guests, the public and spectators.
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Enrico Morbidoni, a native of Spoleto, embarked on his jewelry-making journey in 1974 when he enrolled to the Institute of Art in Spoleto, the renowned epicenter of gold craftsmanship. This prestigious institution is renowned for producing some of the finest jewelers, providing Enrico with an excellent foundation in the art of jewelry making.
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Norcineria e Fattoria in Norcia celebrate age-old traditions of crafting exquisite cured meats and farm products. Ulivucci’s farm and norcineria activities have been passed down from Catia’s and Claudio’s parents, deeply rooted in their DNA.
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A glass with an elegant shape and water droplets, the sound of ice meeting glass, the refreshing aroma of a herb leaf, the touch of lips on the plastic straw, and finally, the liquid reaching the mouth, bringing all the flavors a good cocktail can offer. A drink that evokes such pleasant sensations is not just a combination of ingredients but an alchemy crafted by an artist who uses the right techniques and intentions to create a masterpiece.
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Cone or cup? How many scoops? Cream on top? After those questions, the cool, creamy gelato melts on your tongue, bursting with rich flavors of fresh ingredients. The sweet aromas mingle with the warm Italian air as you savor each silky, smooth bite, a true delight of Italian culture.
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Imagine biting into a slice of authentic Italian pizza, where the crust is soft, crispy, and light as a cloud. A rich and aromatic tomato sauce perfectly blends with the fior di latte mozzarella, each bite bursting with the vibrant and fresh notes of basil. It’s a simple masterpiece, crafted by Bibi Pizzerie.
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