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Surroundings<\/h1>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Umbria and Tuscany<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hillocks of olive trees, a medieval town on each hilltop and a piazza for an espresso everywhere. Casa Tre Pettirossi is located right in the middle of it, in the hills near Mantignana, between Perugia and Lake Trasimeno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are our favorite day trips, with the travel time by car from our house. If you stay longer, Florence and Rome are also great day trips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Day trips from our house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Palazzo<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

about 15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perugia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate, jazz and a medieval center high on the hill, where you can get there by train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More info \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Passignano<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

about 15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lake Trasimeno<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Swimming in soft, warm water, taking the boat to an island and fishing from the lake in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More info \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"De<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

about 35 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assisi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pink stone, the frescoes of Giotto and views stretching to the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More info \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Middeleeuwse<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

about 50 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gubbio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gray stone, a cable car with open carriages and a Christmas tree as big as a mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More info \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"De<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

approx. 1 h 45<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A day of Renaissance: the dome of the Duomo, the Uffizi and the David.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More info \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Het<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

approx. 2:15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The eternal city, in a single day or with an overnight stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More info \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Do you like to play golf? Three golf courses within 40 minutes \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Corciano<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Five minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around the corner: Corciano<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our own village is five minutes away and is on the list of I Borghi pi\u00f9 belli d\u2019Italia, the most beautiful villages of Italy. Walk through the medieval gate to the piazza, order an espresso and look out over the valley. In August, Corciano celebrates the Agosto Corcianese, with music, art and historical processions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the beginning of October, wineries will be offering their wines in the streets during Corciano Castello di Vino.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Agenda 2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Parties, wine and olive oil: this is on the calendar every year. The exact dates for 2027 will be announced soon; check the event website before your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring and autumn are perhaps our most beautiful seasons: green and blooming in May and June, wine, olives and truffles in the fall. And quieter and more affordable than the heart of summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In May<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Participants<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Early May<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calendimaggio, Assisi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Assisi celebrates spring: the upper and lower city compete in medieval costumes, with music, singing and processions under the light of torches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Ceraioli<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

May 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festa dei Ceri, Gubbio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Three wooden \u2018ceri\u2019 weighing about 400 kilograms are carried up the mountain in a parade, by a frenzied crowd. One of the wildest parties in Italy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Wooden<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

End of May<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cantine Aperte<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a weekend, the wineries of Umbria open their doors: tastings, guided tours and lunch among the vines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Flowers<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

May 30, 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infiorata of Spello<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the night before Corpus Domini, the residents of Spello, near Assisi, lay carpets of flower petals through the streets. In the morning you walk through a city full of flowers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In June<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In June, Umbria is at its most beautiful: long evenings, blooming fields and the lake warm enough to swim in. You can plan your trip around this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Craftsmen<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Second half of June<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercato delle Gaite, Bevagna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bevagna steps back into the Middle Ages. The four neighborhoods showcase old crafts, and in the taverns you can eat dishes from that time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"The<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

End of June \u2013 mid-July<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festival dei Due Mondi, Spoleto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Opera, theater, dance and concerts in the squares and theaters of Spoleto. The closing concert in the Piazza del Duomo is a feast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Red<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Half June \u2013 half July<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowering in Castelluccio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the plateau of Castelluccio, the lentils fields are colored red, yellow and blue by poppies, cornflowers and mustard. About two hours away, and worth every minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In July and August<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Umbria<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

July<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Umbria Jazz, Perugia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ten days of jazz, blues and soul in the squares and theaters of Perugia. Many outdoor concerts are free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"The<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

July<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Palio delle Barche, Passignano<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The neighborhoods of Passignano compete in historical costumes: rowing on the lake and running with the boat on their shoulders through the town.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Wine<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Around August 10th<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calici di Stelle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tasting wine under the stars in the wine towns, around the night of San Lorenzo, when you see shooting stars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"View<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

August<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August Corcianese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our own village of Corciano celebrates the summer with music, art, food and historical processions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Autumn and winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wine festivals, olive harvest and truffles: autumn is the time to try them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Wine<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

September<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UmbriaWine, Perugia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A wine festival in the middle of Perugia: dozens of Umbrian wineries are offering tastings and masterclasses in the squares of the city center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Medieval<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Early October<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corciano Castle of Wine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our own village celebrates wine. Wine cellars offer tastings in the medieval streets, with delicious local food and music. Five minutes from our house.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Crowd<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Autumn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eurochocolate, Perugia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A city full of chocolate, with stalls, tastings and huge chocolate sculptures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Fresh<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

October \u2013 November<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frantoi Aperti<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The oil mills of Umbria open their doors on weekends. Try the new oil, freshly pressed, on a warm bruschetta. We also harvest it here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Truffles<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

End of October \u2013 beginning of November<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White truffle, Gubbio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The market of the white truffle: the smell hangs around the whole city.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"The<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

December \u2013 January<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas tree from Gubbio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the slopes of Monte Ingino stands the largest Christmas tree in the world, made of lights. You can see it from miles away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Foto\u2019s via Wikimedia Commons: Corciano: Gianni Careddu (CC BY-SA 4.0); Festa dei Ceri: Louis Gino Borsella (CC BY-SA 4.0); Mercato delle Gaite: Wikibardamu (CC BY-SA 4.0); Spoleto: Christoph Str\u00e4ssler (CC BY-SA 2.0); Umbria Jazz: Valentina Spasaro (CC BY-SA 4.0); Palio delle Barche: Crilupaga (CC BY-SA 4.0); Agosto Corcianese: Hagai Agmon-Snir (CC BY-SA 4.0); Corciano Castello di Vino: Gianni Careddu (CC BY-SA 4.0); Eurochocolate: Eurochocolate (CC BY-SA 4.0); Kerstboom van Gubbio: Adri08 (CC BY-SA 3.0); Calendimaggio en Infiorata: Effems (CC0). Overige foto\u2019s: Pexels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Travel times from our house<\/h2>\n\n\n\n