Tag Archives: Gubbio
World’s Biggest Christmas Tree

World’s Biggest Christmas Tree

by Melanie on 04. Dec, 2009 in Destinations, Festivals and Events, Things To Do, Umbria

Rockefeller Center has nothing on this tree. The largest Christmas tree in the world is, in fact, in Gubbio, Umbria. But this is not any tree. No, this is not a tree at all. Gubbio’s Albero di Natale is a dazzling neon feat – and Guinness Book of World Records holder – that has been [...]

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The Hill Towns of Umbria

The Hill Towns of Umbria

by Melanie on 10. Nov, 2009 in Destinations, Featured Articles, Umbria

No matter where you go in Italy, if you find the highest point in a particular city or region you will likely find some interesting history. Umbria, the region right in the heart of central Italy, is particularly blessed with beautiful hill towns. Etruscans, Romans, and subsequent civilizations built many of their cities on hills in [...]

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What’s On in Italy: May

What’s On in Italy: May

by Melanie on 08. May, 2008 in Destinations, Emilia-Romagna, Festivals and Events, Umbria

There are hundreds of events in Italy in May. Here are some of the highlights: Corsa dei Ceri: May 15 in Gubbio, Umbria. Like the Palio in Siena, which happens twice over each summer, this is one of Italy’s premier medieval events. To check out some of the excitement, see this video from last year’s Corsa dei Ceri. Feast [...]

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