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There are more than 1,500 lakes with different features in Italy - dug by glaciers or of volcanic origin, enclosed by the mountains or a few steps away from the sea - where you can explore villages and natural areas but also engage in sporting activities. Here we have picked up ten Italian lakes among the most suitable for those who wish to spend a...

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In the 12th century, tapestries and tablecloths were woven in the Umbria area using the French “bird’s eye” motif technique. These embroideries were created primarily on fabrics, often for use in a liturgical setting, and featured geometric shapes or stylized animals and people. Over the following centuries, tablecloths from Perugia were used throu...

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Umbria is famous for its cities of art and for the richness of its historical and cultural heritage. In the heart of this beautiful region, in the province of Terni, there is Narni, an enchanting Umbrian village famous for being the geographical center of Italy, for the massive Albornotz Fortress that overlooks it, and for having inspired C.S. Lewi...

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Is it possible to devote your life to religion and be a successful contemporary artist at the same time? Sidival Fila has found a way to exist in these two disparate worlds. “I believe that the inner unity between these two identities is the result of a search for a balance that’s not always easy to reach,” says Fila. “Slowly, after practicing both...

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One of Seattle-Perugia Sister City Association's signature opportunities for members is their Scholarship Program. Scholarships are awarded to study at the University for Foreigners (Università per Stranieri), the oldest and most prestigious Italian institution engaged in teaching Italian language and culture, located in the heart of historic Perug...

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Brunello Cucinelli was born in an old stone farmhouse outside Castel Rigone, Umbria, Italy. It didn’t have electricity or running water and, as it was shared among 13members of the extended Cucinelli family, could feel a bit crowded. Still, “it’s a house that is beautiful to me,” says Cucinelli, 68, who has fond memories of playing with his sibling...

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It’s quite easy to toss around the term “magical” when referring to Italy’s vast number of charming, romantic villages. Some, however, wear the title a bit more earnestly than others. The tiny Umbrian borgo of Rasiglia is one such place. This hamlet has occupied its Alpine-esque Apennine foothill stronghold since the 13th century. Rasiglia found li...

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The 2022 edition of the Cioccolentino festival takes place in the Umbrian town of Terni, in honour of St Valentine’s Day, from 10-14 February. The event is designed to unite chocolate with eternal love and there is nothing casual about the choice of location: a third-century bishop from Terni was none other than St Valentine himself. Under the titl...

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Spring awakens the desire to travel. Sunny days and mild temperatures make departures more pleasant and stimulate traveller's fantasies. You don't feel like visiting big cities? If you want to discover new and more intimate places, the Italian villages are just what you need. Relaxation, culture, nature, sport, enchanting landscapes, and history: s...

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Chocolates has always been a very popular food, appreciated by Italians: it can be found in different forms, from the simple bar to hot chocolate to spreads and it is a versatile and tasty ingredient. There are some very well-known companies, a reference point for all the cocoa lovers, which produce the best Italian chocolate. Let’s find out togeth...

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