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La Locanda del Prete - Saragano - Umbria
 
 
Saragano is placed in the center of Umbrian territory, few kilometres away from the most interesting historical and cultural places of the region: 40km from Perugia, 30 km from Assisi, 19km from Todi, 15km from Montefalco, 33km from Foligno and 45km from Spoleto.
 
In the neighbourhood
 
 
Saragano
The "Infiorata" (the Flower Feast) on the day of Corpus Christi
 
 
Assisi
The Upper and Lower Basilicas, where the first frescoes by Cimabue and Giotto can be found ; the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore , the Cathedral Saint Rufino , and the Church Saint Clara.
 
 
Spello
The Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (XII-XIII sec.) With frescoes by Pinturicchio (1454-1513)
 
 
In Perugia
Palazzo dei Priori (XIII-XV sec.) With frescoes by Perugino; the National Art Gallery with paintings by Piero della Francesca, Beato Angelico and Pinturicchio.
 
 
In Todi
The Temple of Saint Mary of Consolation, the Church of Saint Fortunato (XIII-XV sec.) In the Gothic style, the Palazzo del Capitano (1293), the Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral.
 
 
In Montefalco
The Museum of Art Gallery of Saint Francis, built in the mid 300 d.c. with works ranging from the thirteenth to the fourteenth century, including the Nativity Scene by Perugino.
The former Church of St. Filippo Neri, which is a theater today, the Church of St. Augustine with works by Ambrogio Lorenzetti and Bartolomeo Caporali, the Church of St. Illuminata (XVI sec.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Events
 
 
During Easter period in Todi
There is a Historic Revival of Italy in the antique Palazzo del Vignola
 
 
Porchettiamo
I migliori produttori d’Italia di porchetta e l’Enoteca della Strada del Sagrantino.
www.porchettiamo.com
 
 
In May in Deruta
Antique fairs with exhibition of ancient pottery in the historic center
 
 
In the second half of June in Bevagna
The "Gaite" Market , a reenactment of daily life in the Middle Ages, with shops, taverns, markets, shows and archery competitions .
 
 
In June in Foligno
The "Quintana"Tournament : an ancient horse race in costume in a jousting tournament where the different districts of the city are in contest among each other .
 
 
By the end of June and the beginning of July in Spoleto
The Festival of the "Two Worlds": a prestigious event that offers a chance to encounter different aspects of the Italian , European and American cultures , with dance performances, opera, drama, concerts and art exhibitions.
 
 
In July in Todi
The "TodiArte Festival": an event devoted to music, theater, ballet, poetry and literature, which takes place around the impressive churches and cloisters, in the Opera House and in the squares of the city.
 
 
In Luly in Perugia
"Umbria Jazz" Festival: one the most important jazz event in the world.
 
 
In August/September in Gualdo Cattaneo
Banquet food, music, performances, including a traditional climbing revocating the attacks on the Castle of Gualdo Cattaneo in the XV-XVI century.
 
 
In August in Montefalco
Archers, flag-waving competitions , music entertainment, sample tasting of typical products.
 
 
In September in Montefalco
"Wine Week" expo of wines from Montefalco and Umbria.
 
 
In October in Perugia
Eurochocolate: a great event for lovers of delicious chocolate promoted by leading Italian and International chocolate manufacturers and producers.
 
 
In the first week of December in Spello
Olive Fair and Festival of the "Bruschetta" : parade of olive farmers on tractors decorated with olive branches taken from olive trees.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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