Congress - Stochastic Resonance 2008 Conference in Perugia [LAST DAY] Perugia. The events organised by the University of Perugia for the 700th anniversary of its founding continue from August 17th to 21st with the international "Stochastic Resonance 2008" conference. Info: Coordinamento organizzativo: Comitato per le Celebrazioni del Settimo Centenario Staff Comunicazione e Relazioni Esterne Dott.ssa Laura Marozzi Tel. 075.5852202. ...[more] • See all "Congress" regional news Miscellaneous - Festa della Liberazione in Ponte Valleceppi [RUNNING NOW] Perugia loc. Ponte Valleceppi (Pg). Music, dancing and entertainment scheduled nightly in Ponte Valleceppi from August 15th to 24th for the town's Festa della Liberazione. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Miscellaneous" regional news Books - Intermezzo Perugia. The poetess Anna Rita Armati, who lives and works in Perugia, has published her latest collection of verses entitled Intermezzo, which offers her readers a look at moments from her everyday life... Title: Intermezzo Author: Anna Rita Armati. Publisher: Graphe.it Edizioni Language: Italian Cover price: € 6.50 Info: graphe@graphe.it tel 075.50.92.315 fax 075.58.37.286. ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news Lounging & Nightlife - Plays in the Vernacular at Fontivegge [FIRST DAY] Perugia. A series of plays in the vernacular will be drawing laughs in Fontivegge from Augsut 21st to 28th, with performances starting at 9.30pm. Free admission. Info: 075 5772827-2416. ...[more] • See all "Lounging & Nightlife" regional news Lounging & Nightlife - Zenith Open Air Summer Film Review [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. Open air film showings have been scheduled throughout the summer by the Zenith cinema at the Parco Santa Margherita, behind the Palazzina Lupattelli and opposite the Istituto per Geometri. Showings begin at 9.30pm. Consult the full Programme. Info: mob. 393 9007564. ...[more] • See all "Lounging & Nightlife" regional news Lounging & Nightlife - Tequila Cafè in Fontivegge Perugia. The Tequila Cafè rock band will be performing at 9pm in Fontivegge on August 29th. Free admission. Info: 075 5772827-2416. ...[more] • See all "Lounging & Nightlife" regional news Miscellaneous - Mediterranean Festival in Perugia [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. This year's Mediterranean Festival, featuring a series of concerts from the abundant traditions that still thrive in the many cultures that inhabit the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, will run from August 8th to 31st with the title Polis e Poleis, tra ellenismo e post-modernità. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Miscellaneous" regional news Events - Tenera è la Notte August Programme of Summer Events in Perugia [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. The 2008 edition of the "Tenera è la Notte" programme of summer evening events in Perugia will run throughout July, August and September. See below for details of the programme. Info: 075.075.075. [ Download/View File ] • See all "Events" regional news Lounging & Nightlife - Frontone Gardens Summer Movie Review [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. The finest films of last year's season will be running in nightly showings at the open air cinema of the Frontone gardens up until August 31st. Consult the full Programme. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Lounging & Nightlife" regional news Events - Pinturicchio [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. The major monographic show of the great Umbrian Renaissance master Pinturicchio will run at the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria from February 2nd to August 31st and will feature also a number of works by his contemporaries, loaned from major Italian and international museums. Consult the full exhibition itinerary. Info and bookings: 199 199 111 servizi@civita.it Civita Servizi 199.151.123 infoline@sistemamuseo.it Sistema Museo. ...[more] • See all "Events" regional news Typical Products Fairs - Roquet Festival in Sant'Andrea d'Agliano Perugia loc. S. Andrea d’Agliano. Sant'Andrea will be celebrating the humble but ever so tasty roquet with a festival that will run from August 22nd to 31st. Info: 075.5728937, 075.5739386, mail info@iat.perugia.it. ...[more] • See all "Typical Products Fairs" regional news Wine and Food Treats - Spaghetti Festival at the Santa Lucia Lake Perugia loc. S. Lucia. The S. Lucia lakeside spaghetti festival will run from August 22nd to 31st with food stands serving countless different spaghetti dishes, shows and entertainment. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Wine and Food Treats" regional news Folklore - Summer Nights in Ponte San Giovanni Perugia loc. Ponte S. Giovanni. Music, food stands and entertainment will be livening up the late August nights in Ponte San Giovanni, from August 22nd to 31st. Info: 075.5736458, mail info@iat.perugia.it. ...[more] • See all "Folklore" regional news Folklore - Petinius 2000 Perugia loc. Villa Pitigliano. Villa Pitigliano will be once more acting as the magnificent backdrop for this year's edition of the "Petinius 2000" festival, which will run from August 22nd to 31st. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Folklore" regional news Miscellaneous - Umbrian Dialects Festival in Civitella d’Arna Perugia loc. Civitella d’Arna. From August 2nd to 31st Civitella d'Arna will be holding its "Festa delle campane e il Festival del dialetto perugino" dedicated to the dialectical differences in Umbria. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Miscellaneous" regional news Exhibitions - Major Pinturicchio Show in Perugia [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. The major monographic show of the great Umbrian Renaissance master Pinturicchio will run at the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria from February 2nd to August 31th and will feature also a number of works by his contemporaries, loaned from major Italian and international museums. Consult the full exhibition itinerary. Info and bookings: 199 199 111 servizi@civita.it Civita Servizi 199.151.123 infoline@sistemamuseo.it Sistema Museo. ...[more] • See all "Exhibitions" regional news Competitions & Prizes - Notambuli Noteblock Design Competition [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. September 1st has been fixed as the deadline for submissions for the I NOTAMBULI noteblock design competition organised by PMA Design srl. There are no registration charges for this competition. Download the full competition brief and registration form. Info: PMA Design srl Sig.na Katia Pozzato Via Rovigo ,11 10098 RIVOLI (TO) tel: (+39) 011 95 88 000. ...[more] • See all "Competitions & Prizes" regional news Competitions & Prizes - Street Artists Wanted for Eurochocolate 2008 [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. This year's Eurochocolate festival, which will reach its 15th edition this October, is looking for street artists to perform amusing 'chocolate' tricks during the event. Anyone interested should download the application form below. Fill in the form or download the application form in pdf format and send it to ROSANNA MILONE via e-mail at r.milone@eurochocolate.com or fax it to +39 075 5025889. ...[more] • See all "Competitions & Prizes" regional news Kids - Doggy Dancing at the Alaska Kennel Perugia. On September 7th from 9am to 6pm the Alaska Kennel (Perugia) will be holding a day of fun for owners and their dogs, who will all be taught to "dance"together... Info: 329.1740954. ...[more] • See all "Kids" regional news Events - Villas and Gardens of Umbria [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. Expert guides will be taking visitors to explore some of the region's finest villas and gardens in a series of tours running from July 5th to September 6th. The visits are free of charge but advance booking is required since a limited number of places are available for each visit. Consult the full programme. Info and bookings: Provincia di Perugia, Ufficio Promozione Turistica telefono 075 368 2764 - 335 7196762. ...[more] • See all "Events" regional news Lounging & Nightlife - Latin American Night in Fontivegge Perugia. The music and food of Latin America will be celebrated in Fontivegge on September 6th at 9pm, with D’Santin Ban. Free admission. Info: 075 5772827-2416. ...[more] • See all "Lounging & Nightlife" regional news Kids - Figuratevi Animated Figure Festival in Perugia Perugia. The 21st edition of the Figuratevi aimated figures festival will be back in Perugia from September 4th to 7th with a host of activities ranging from shows to teaching laboratories for children, exhibitions and much more. See below for full details of the programme in Italian... (continued) ...[more] • See all "Kids" regional news Kids - Scartocciatura Festival in San Martino in Campo Perugia loc. S. Martino in Campo. Intended to bring good luck for next year's harvest, the "Scartocciatura" or corn peeling festival of San Martino will run from August 29th to September 7th. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Kids" regional news Typical Products Fairs - Asparagus Festival in Colombella Perugia loc. Colombella (Pg). Countless dishes featuring asparagi, along with music and entertainment, have been scheduled for the Asparagus Festival of Colombella, from August 29th to Setpember 7th. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Typical Products Fairs" regional news Typical Products Fairs - Umbricelli and Sports Festival in Capanne Perugia loc. Capanne. A combination of sport and good food will be livening up late August in Capanne, with its Umbricelli pasta and sports festival, scheduled to run from August 29th to September 7th. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Typical Products Fairs" regional news Events - "Isole Approdi di suoni e voci nelle abbazie umbre" Festival [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. This year's edition of the "Isole Approdi di suoni e voci nelle abbazie umbre" festival, with concerts from classical through to folk and jazz organised in some of the lesser known corners of Umbria, will end on September 7th. Consult the full Programme. Info: 075 3681792 - 1468 - 1226 - 1526 - Fax 075 3681202. ...[more] • See all "Events" regional news Miscellaneous - Festa dell'Unità in Collestrada Perugia loc. Collestrada. Good food, music, entertainment and political debate scheduled for the Collestrada edition of the Festa dell'Unità, which will run from September 6th to 9th. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Miscellaneous" regional news Lounging & Nightlife - Tender is the Night Summer Calendar of Events in Perugia [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. Three sections will be making up this year's edition of the Tenera è la notte summer calendar of cultural events in Perugia, with concerts, plays, exhibitions and guided tours from July 20th to September 10th. Palazzo della Penna presenta… (July 22nd to September 7th) drama and music season in Palazzo Penna; Nuovo Teatro di Piazza (July 25th to August 3rd) drama review in unusual venues across the city Festival del Mediterraneo ( August 8th to 10th, 22nd to 24th; 29th to 31st agosto) music, exhibitions, video showings, meetings and tasting sessions of food chiefly from the eastern Mediterranean. Info: 075.5736458, e-mail: info@iat.perugia.it. ...[more] • See all "Lounging & Nightlife" regional news Theatre - Palazzo della Penna Summer Concerts and Plays [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. Concerts and plays have been scheduled to take place against the magnificent 16th century backdrop of Palazzo Penna from July 22nd to September 11th. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Theatre" regional news Lounging & Nightlife - Tequila Cafè in Fontivegge Perugia. The Tequila Cafè rock band will be performing in Fontivegge on September 12that 9pm. Free admission. Info: 075 5772827-2416. ...[more] • See all "Lounging & Nightlife" regional news Miscellaneous - Guided Tour of Villa Spinola Perugia. A guided tour of the privately-owned Villa Spinola has been scheduled for September 13th at Madonna del Piano. At 4 and 5pm. Free admission. Part of the Storie di Ville e Giardini 2008 programme of events. Info and bookings: Provincia di Perugia, Ufficio Promozione Turistica telefono 075 368 2764 - 335 7196762. ...[more] • See all "Miscellaneous" regional news Events - Perugia Science Fest 2008 Perugia. This year's edition of the Perugia Science Fest, which has by now established itself among Europe's leading festivals of this kind, will run from September 11th to 14th with a host of events aimed at all age groups. Info: tel./Fax 075.5057909, mob. 340.3705147. ...[more] • See all "Events" regional news Congress - National Biotechnology Conference in Perugia Perugia. The events organised by the University of Perugia for the 700th anniversary of its founding continue from September 17th to 19th with the 10th edition of the national Biotechnology conference. Info: Coordinamento organizzativo: Comitato per le Celebrazioni del Settimo Centenario Staff Comunicazione e Relazioni Esterne Dott.ssa Laura Marozzi Tel. 075.5852202. ...[more] • See all "Congress" regional news Sport Events - Campanile Mini Marathon in Ponte San Giovanni Perugia loc. Ponte San Giovanni. On September 21st there will be the 19th edition of the Maratonina del campanile mini-marathon over a circuit of 21.097 kilometres, as always organised by the Podistica Volumnia running club. Info: 075.395002, tel./fax 075.8042873, 338.4890139, 338.7613741. ...[more] • See all "Sport Events" regional news Books - Non per soldi ma per denaro Perugia. In Umbria the roughly 4000 people who are politically active within the country's institutions 'cost' a staggering 40 million euros a year, more than the 32 million euros that go to pay the salaries of the Regione Umbria's 1,400 employees... Title: Non per soldi ma per denaro Author: Renato Covino Language: Italia Publisher: Crace Cover price: € 7.50 Code ISBN:ISBN 978-88-87288-88-7. ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news Folklore - Summer Evenings in San Sisto [RUNNING NOW] Perugia loc. San Sisto. The San Sisto district of Perugia will be holding evenings dedicated to food, folklore and music from September 11th to 21st. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Folklore" regional news Meetings & Conferences - Buddhism and the Eternal Succession of Life and Death Perugia. On September 24th at 6pm the Caffè di Perugia will be hosting a conversation on "Il Buddismo nell’eterno succedersi di vita e morte", with Prof. Margherita Taticchi. Info: Ass.ne "Il Corimbo" tel. 075 32063-339 4654303. ...[more] • See all "Meetings & Conferences" regional news Events - Tenera è la Notte September Programme of Summer Events in Perugia Perugia. The 2008 edition of the "Tenera è la Notte" programme of summer evening events in Perugia will run throughout July, August and September. See below for details of the programme. Info: 075.075.075. [ Download/View File ] • See all "Events" regional news Events - Sagra Musicale Umbra 2008 Perugia. Established originally in 1937, the Sagra Musicale Umbra of Perugia is the region’s oldest arts festival. This year’s edition, which once more explores that uplifting relation between music and the divine, will run from September 12th to 26th with a series of concerts in theatres and churches in Perugia, not to mention evenings in a number of picturesque hamlets in ...[more] • See all "Events" regional news Books - Il gioco delle nuvole Perugia. M., the dreamy female protagonist of this novel set in contemporary Perugia, meets Z. on the internet and begins an intense love affair... Title: Il gioco delle nuvole Author: Silvana Sonno. Publisher: Graphe.it Edizioni Language: Italian Cover price: € 9. Info: graphe@graphe.it tel. 075.50.92.315 fax 075.58.37.286. ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news Events - European Heritage Days in Umbria Perugia. With the title "Le grandi strade della cultura: viaggio tra i tesori d'Italia", this year's edition of the European Heritage Days organised by the Council of Europe will take place on September 28th and 29th, with countless events aimed at promoting Italy's unique culture spread across the entire country. Consult the full programme for the appointments in Umbria. Info: 066723.2635 .2637 .2851, fax 06.6723.2538. ...[more] • See all "Events" regional news Exhibitions - Pinturicchio and His Work – Images and History [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. The temporary exhibition entitled Pintoricchio e la sua epoca: immagini e storie will run in Piazza Piccinino 9 from April 18th to September 28th on the main floor of Palazzo Sorbello. Info: 075.5732775. ...[more] • See all "Exhibitions" regional news Competitions & Prizes - Strada del Vino Terre di Arezzo Photography Prize [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. The Vino Terre di Arezzo Wine Trail association, in collaboration with the Arezzo chamber of commerce has organised the second edition of the "Strada del Vino Terre di Arezzo” photography prize. The deadline for submissions is September 30th. Download the registration form. Consult the regulations in Italian below... (continued) ...[more] • See all "Competitions & Prizes" regional news Exhibitions - Museo delle Acque Opens in Perugia [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. The Museo delle Acque, a didactic museum focussing on water and the major role it has played in the development of Perugia through the centuries, is now open to the public in a series of Medieval buildings near Monte Pacciano. Info: Comune di Perugia tel. 075.577.2829. ...[more] • See all "Exhibitions" regional news Music - Teatro Lirico Sperimentale - LA CENERENTOLA in Perugia Perugia. The 62nd edition of the prestigious Teatro Lirico Sperimentale season continues at the Teatro Morlacchi with a production of Rossini's LA CENERENTOLA from September 30th to October 1st at 8.30pm, directed by Alessio Pizzech and with the Capuana competition winner for 2007 Giuseppe La Malfa as conductor. Set design by Ferruccio Villagrossi. Info: 0743.22.16.45; Fax 0743.22.29.30. ...[more] • See all "Music" regional news Exhibitions - Sergio Marini in Perugia Perugia. Paintings by Sergio Marini will be on show at the Archivio di Stato of Perugia from September 25th to October 4th in Piazza G. Bruno 10. Info: 075.5724403, Fax 075.5730476, e-mail: as-pg@beniculturali.it. ...[more] • See all "Exhibitions" regional news Folklore - Canaiola Festival in Pretola Perugia. From September 26th to October 5th Pretola will be celebrating the canaiola local speciality, with stands and entertainment guaranteed. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Folklore" regional news Meetings & Conferences - Alberico Gentili Alumnus Perugia. As part of the celebrations organised by the University of Perugia for the 700th anniversary of its founding, on October 10th there will be a conference on Alberico Gentili alumnus. Info: Coordinamento organizzativo: Comitato per le Celebrazioni del Settimo Centenario Staff Comunicazione e Relazioni Esterne Dott.ssa Laura Marozzi Tel. 075.5852202. ...[more] • See all "Meetings & Conferences" regional news Exhibitions - Le Arti in Città Yount Artistic Talent Review in Perugia Perugia. This year's edition of the "Le Arti in Città" festival dedicated to young artistic talent will run in Perugia from September 12th to October 12th. Info: 075.5736458. ...[more] • See all "Exhibitions" regional news Exhibitions - Nino Caruso in Perugia Perugia. The anthological show of works by Nino Caruso will run at the Rocca Paolina from September 7th to October 26th. Free admission. Info: 075 3681218, Fax 075 368193. ...[more] • See all "Exhibitions" regional news Books - Il colore dell’invisibile Perugia. A highly popular and well known poet in his homeland, Brazil, Mario Quintana (1906-1994) has also enjoyed a fair degree of international fame. The Italian translation of his "Il colore dell’invisibile" anthology of verse aims to familiarise Italian readers with the work of this remarkable artist. Title: Mario Quintana, Il colore dell’invisibile. Translated into Italian by Natale Fioretto Author: Mario Quintana. Publisher: Graphe.it Edizioni Language: Italian Cover price: € 10. Info: graphe@graphe.it tel 075.50.92.315 fax 075.58.37.286. ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news Congress - Gentile da Montefiore and the Franciscans in Perugia Perugia. The events organised by the University of Perugia to celebrate the 700th anniversary of its founding continue on November 14th and 15th with the national conference entitled "La politica, la predicazione, l'Università. Gentile da Montefiore e i Francescani a Perugia tra XIII e XIV secolo". Info: Coordinamento organizzativo: Comitato per le Celebrazioni del Settimo Centenario Staff Comunicazione e Relazioni Esterne Dott.ssa Laura Marozzi Tel. 075.5852202. ...[more] • See all "Congress" regional news Books - Chi dorme non piglia pesci… ma io soffro d’insonnia Perugia. An irreverently humorous text on the quirkier aspects of fishing and fishers... Title: Chi dorme non piglia pesci… ma io soffro d’insonnia Author: Giuseppe Lucca. Publisher: Graphe.it Edizioni Language: Italian Cover price: € 4. Info: graphe@graphe.it tel. 075.50.92.315 fax 075.58.37.286. ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news Books - La Valle di Átopon Perugia. Ughino, a poor little boy who lives in a village in he hills behind Orvieto, would do anything he could to cure his ailing mother. But the local women say she suffers from a disease that "medicines can't cure"... Title: La Valle di Átopon Author: Fabio Marzocca. Publisher: Graphe.it Edizioni Language: Italian Cover price: € 9. Info: graphe@graphe.it tel. 075.50.92.315 fax 075.58.37.286. ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news Books - Lost Umbrian Fairy Tales [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. A delightful series of ancient Umbrian fairy tales woven around a central story of a boy who nurtures a wounded swallow through the winter until it is recovered for the following spring. The settings for most of these fairy tales is, predictably, not castles, and the protagonists are not princes and princesses. Title: Fiabe umbre ritrovate. Author: Donato Loscalzo. Original illustrations: Mariaelisa Leboroni. Publisher: Xilocart Perugina. Language: Italian. Info: Libreria Bookshop, Via dei Filosofi 18/20 (Perugia), tel. 075.30473, e-mail info@libreriabookshop.com ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news Books - Le Favole di Fedro [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. A vernacular Umbrian re-write of the tales of Phedorus, by Ludovico Scaramucci, illustrated with lithographs by Mariaelisa Leboroni.... (continues) ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news Exhibitions - From Corot to De Pisis Perugia. Masterpieces from the Phillips Collection in Washington adn the Ricci Oddi Collection will be on display from September 15th to January 15th at Palazzo Baldeschi al Corso (Corso Vannucci, 66), in the exhibition entitled Da Corot a Picasso, da Fattori a De Pisis. Info: 199 199 111. ...[more] • See all "Exhibitions" regional news Shops & Curiosity Flashes - Luisa Spagnoli Outlet [RUNNING NOW] Luisa Spagnoli - Spaccio aziendale Strada Santa Lucia, 71 - 06125 Perugia Tel. +39 075.40158 e 075.4591   •  Orario 9,00-13,00 e 15,30-19,15. Closed Monday mornings. All main credit cards accepted. 30-70% discounts on merchandise Luisa Spagnoli is a celebrated women's clothes designer make with shops throughout the world. The outlet features items from past collections in a variety of sizes. Generally clothes from the past season are discounted 50%, with items from two seasons ago discounted up to 70%. Web site languages: Italiano English  ...[more] • See all "Shops & Curiosity Flashes" regional news Shops & Curiosity Flashes - Perugina-Nestlé Outlet [RUNNING NOW] Perugina-Nestlè outlet Viale San Sisto, 207/C - 06132 Perugia Tel. +39 075.52761   •  Open 9am-1pm and 2-5.30pm. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. All main credit cards accepted. Risparmio del 15-30% Although currently only open to Perugina and Nestlé employees, discounts run from 15% to 30%. You can always find consolation in the chocolate shop next to the Museo Storico della Perugina at San Sisto in Via Pievaiola - tel. +39 075.5276796, which sells all Perugina products discounted 15%-20%. Those interested in visiting the museum can book in advance by calling 075.5276796. Web site languages: Italiano English  ...[more] • See all "Shops & Curiosity Flashes" regional news Shops & Curiosity Flashes - Lemmi - Tailor-Made Shirts [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. Handmade shirts. All the merchandise sold in this shop is made rigorously by hand. Clients can choose from the broad range of fabrics available. Old town centre [Tre Archi area] Via Marconi, 61 Info: Tel. 0755729899 ...[more] • See all "Shops & Curiosity Flashes" regional news Shops & Curiosity Flashes - Perugia Wine Bar [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. In the heart of the city, in a building that dates back to 1100, this vaulted space is ideal for tasting an extensive variety of wines, whiskeys and cognacs. Opening hours: from Monday to Saturday 9.30am-10pm and Sundays 9.30am-1pm. Old town centre - Via Ulisse Rocchi, 16. Info: Tel. 0755724824 ...[more] • See all "Shops & Curiosity Flashes" regional news Books - Town Map of Perugia [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. An updated map of the city on a scale of 1:10.000, measuring 68x98cm. The old town centre of Perugia appears on a scale of 1:5.000 on the side. Available also in digital format. Title: Pianta della città di Perugia. Publisher: Litografia Artistica Cartografica, Firenze. Languages: Italian, English, German, French. Cover price: € 5.50. Info: Litografia Artistica Cartografica s.r.l., Via del Romito 11/13 R 50134 Firenze, tel. 055.483557, fax 055.483690, e-mail info@lac-cartografica.it. ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news Miscellaneous - University of Perugia Botanical Gardens [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. The botanical gardens of the Università degli Studi di Perugia offer free tours of the gardens along certain itineraries during weekdays from 8am to 6.30pm. Entrances are from San Costanzo and Via della Pallotta. Prior booking is required for groups of over 10. Info: tel. & fax. 075.5856432. ...[more] • See all "Miscellaneous" regional news Books - From the Land to the Table at the Time of Perugino [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. More than about Perugino the painter, this book deals with the world in which he lived, and the manner in which people lived in those days, from the nobility to the rising bourgeoisie and with particular reference to the exhibition on wine that the Lungarotti Foundation in Torgiano set up during the Perugino show running in Perugia last summer. Title: Il vino, l’olio, la terra. Dal territorio alla tavola nell’età di Perugino. Author: Alberto Grohmann. Publisher: Silvana Editoriale– Cinisello Balsamo (Mi). Languages: Italian. Cover price: € 25 (+ postage and packaging). Info: Museo del vino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele n. 31, 06089 Torgiano (Pg); tel. 075.9880200, fax 075.9880300, e-mail museovino@lungarotti.it. ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news Books - Road Map of Umbria [RUNNING NOW] Perugia. An updated map of Umbria on a scale of 1:250,000, measuring 60x86 cm. Ideal for tourists and residents alike, the map features a number of interesting places to see, alongside the more beaten track of munuments. Title: Carta stradale Umbria. Publisher: Litografia Artistica Cartografica, Firenze. Languages: Italian, English, German, French. Cover price: € 6.50. Info: Litografia Artistica Cartografica s.r.l., Via del Romito 11/13 R 50134 Firenze, tel. 055.483557, fax 055.483690, e-mail info@lac-cartografica.it. ...[more] • See all "Books" regional news << prev next >>

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