Where we are

Umbria is known as the green hearth of Italy because of the abundance of woodlands and its characteristic hilly landscape which remains largely unspoilt. It's just among these hills that lie some of the most beautiful medieval towns in Italy such as Gubbio, Assisi, Perugia, Orvieto,Todi, Spello. However, the origin of the umbrian civilization are lost in the mists of time: one of the earliest testimonies of such history are the "Tavole Eugubine" (the Tablets of Gubbio, dating back to about 300 years b.C.), perfectly preserved in the "Palazzo dei Consoli" (Palace of Consuls) in Gubbio.  Umbria, and Gubbio in particular, are considered to be cornerstone  areas for the settlement and development of the Etruscan and Roman culture. The "Tavole Eugubine" give evidence of the great importance of Gubbio (in ancient times called ikuvium) during these eras and confirm the existence of a flourishing Etruscan civilization. Two main works remain from the Roman era: the imposing Roman Theatre and the perfectly preserved and (at the time) futuristic Aqueduct, the length of which can be covered on foot. However it's in the medieval age that Gubbio flourished, as proven by the plethora of buildings dating back to this period, which make up its historical centre. Such architecture is so well preserved that taking a stroll along Gubbio's cobbled streets is like stepping back in time. One of the most exciting Italian festivals also dates back to this time: "La Festa dei Ceri" (The Ceri Festivals), which also provides the symbol for the region of Umbria. The festival takes place every year on May 15th and it's unique in its kind. It consists of a headlong race where 3 enormous wooden structures are carried by local men around the old town and all the way up the mountain, originally for votive purposes, The race ends on the top of the Mountain of St. Ubaldo  in front of the Basilica that bears his name.