The next will be Monday, Dec. 8, and that means, since the days of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which the Italiani for the weekend will be longer than a day: How then do not take advantage of this opportunity to spend some time outside the home, maybe doing a little journey to discover the many beauties that are the pride of heritage tourism in the boot. Treasure among treasures, Umbria, the region with art, history and landscapes that is the pride of Italy, of the many strong medieval towns that annually are a destination for tourism popular. We make a small overview of what you can see in Umbria for the Ponte dell'Immacolata ....

From Corot to Picasso - From Factors to De Pisis shows in Perugia
At Perugia course until 18 January 2009, at Palazzo Baldeschi, has hosted a very special exhibition: a comparison between two private collections, one American (Duncan and Elisa Phillips), the other of Casa Nostra (Joseph Ricci Oddi) . To fascinate are two collezionistici tastes so different, one focusing on a selection of masterpieces that carry the signature of Van Gogh, Manet, Cezanne, Picasso, Degas, Kandinsky and the other which exalts the first of Italian art, with Factors names, Sartorio De Pisis. The exhibition is curated by Vittorio Sgarbi.

dell'Immacolata Concerto in Spoleto
Spoleto is one of the steps required for those went in Umbria for the first time. Must not miss a visit to this beautiful city on 8 December, 18:00 at the Archbishopric, Hall of Bishops, there is the traditional concerto dell'Immacolata. The L'Orfeo cultural association of Spoleto is organizing the concert Speech Consort. On 6 and Dec. 7 there will be a feast for itinerant Historic Places and an exhibition market of musical instruments (III edition, the cloister of San Nicolo). Very impressive both events.

Gift Expo, Trade Fair in Bastia Umbra
Now at the XXV edition will be run from 29 November to 8 December exhibition center of Bastia Umbra. Four exhibition areas (residential, Style, Free Time and Taste) for an important showcase for businesses and for those who want to make gifts for the Christmas special and original.

Andar to mills and markets a Lugnano in Teverina
In Umbria you know, we eat well known, and the whole region is full of countries and villages where traditional culinary specialties are served at table 365 years with the simplicity and warmth that only in Umbria. At the Ponte dell'Immacolata are many initiatives culinary background, too! Places at least one. From November 15 to December 14 every week-end with a tour guided tours, tastings and walks to the mills and the local olive groves.

Assisi and the world of candles: wax once 2008
No, this is not a spelling mistake but a play on words, since we are talking about the first event in Italy dedicated to the world of candles ..! From Dec. 5-8 center of Assisi will be invaded by Cereria of any kind, brought together in a commercial (called Candle Show) .. room for creativity for adults and children, with a workshop. Please note that even in Assisi on 8 December concert in honor of the Immaculate Conception: 17 pm in the Lower Basilica.

Deruta, Spello, Terni: cribs between living and art exhibitions on the deck of December 8 including these cities have been mobilized. Three days in the green heart of Italy, we have to start ...