The fifth and penultimate round of the Italian Prestige Championship was held at the legendary Castiglione del Lago track In MX1 Alessandro Lupino has conquered a new victory for Ducati that allows him to extend his lead in the championship And in MX2 Valerio won the title with one round to go Alessandro Lupino once again takes the Ducati Desmo450 MX to the top of the podium of the MX1 Italian Motocross Championship After his debut victory in Mantova and the one at Ponte a Egola the eight-time Italian Motocross Champion confirmed his success in the first moto at Castiglione del Lago Lupino led the race from the first to the last lap and repeating the one achieved at Ponte a Egola Jan Pancar finished 2nd overall (2-3) and Andrea Bonacorsi rounded the podium with a 5-1 in motos Alessandro Lupino and the Desmo450 MX now lead the MX1 Italian Motocross Championship with a 338-point advantage over Jan Pancar with 500 still to be assigned The young Italian scores another double and takes the championship win with one race to spare Valerio Lata continues to dominate this season of the Italian Pro Prestige Motocross Championship with the Roman taking 5 pole positions and winning 9 of the 10 heats in the first 5 out of 6 rounds held so far who achieved the best overall time during Saturday’s timed practice managed to take the lead during the first lap of race one setting the fastest lap time and easily winning the first moto taking home the title with three heats to spare Without losing concentration due to the celebrations the Team Beddini GASGAS Factory Juniors rider took the holeshot in race two with his GASGAS MC250F Alessandro Manucci (2-2) and Samuele Bernardini (3-3) filled the podium Valerio Lata: “The fifth race of the Italian Championship went very well; I am happy to have won this one too and to have achieved another double We managed to win the title in the first race with three heats to spare Now we continue on this path because we have to prepare ourselves in the best possible way for the two races in Turkey and Spain I thank the whole team for the work done.» The Wellesley College website is currently in transition. 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Sept 9 at Noon: Professor Rebecca Schindler (Wellesley '91) The Trasimeno Archaeological Project: Uncovering a Roman Villa in Central Italy Classical StudiesWellesley College106 Central StreetWellesley Campus Map Today’s Video of the Day from the European Space Agency features Lake Trasimeno which is located west of Perugia in central Italy It is the fourth largest lake in the country it has a maximum depth of approximately six meters.  “In this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image the lake’s emerald green colour is likely due to the presence of phytoplankton indicate the presence of soil and sediments which have been stirred up by winds Dark colored waters in the southern part of the lake indicate a presence of submerged and floating macrophytes (aquatic plants) as well as algae,” says ESA Trasimeno is subject to heavy storms created by winds There are three islets in the lake: Maggiore The lake’s shores are sparsely inhabited with only two popular villages: Castiglione del Lago and Passignano sul Trasimeno.” “Italy is experiencing its worst drought in 70 years which has affected drinking water supplies hydroelectric power and agricultural production hot winds and lack of rainfall are the main causes of drought in the Umbrian region which saw Lake Trasimeno’s drop 1.3 m reaching the limit of the hydrometric zero in July 2022.” By Chrissy Sexton, Earth.com Staff Writer mak­ing it a prime des­ti­na­tion for oleo­tourism The Umbria PDO Olive Oil Road has been a trail­blazer in pro­mot­ing oleo­tourism with events like Frantoi Aperti attract­ing vis­i­tors to the region and high­light­ing the qual­ity of its olive oils through­out the year Umbria offers tourists a rich cal­en­dar of events and expe­ri­ences cen­tered around the world of extra vir­gin olive oil Often referred to as ​‘the green heart of Italy’ for its posi­tion in the coun­try and nat­ural wealth, the cen­tral Italian region is a melt­ing pot of art, his­tory and olive her­itage, pro­vid­ing an ideal set­ting for oleo­tourism “Umbria can be defined as a trail­blazer in the field of oleo­tourism, as this year, the land­mark event Frantoi Aperti (Open Mills), namely the open days at the region’s milling facil­i­ties, reached its 27th edi­tion,” said Daniela Tabarrini, direc­tor of the Strada dell’Olio DOP Umbria (Umbria PDO Olive Oil Road) it is a con­sol­i­dated event appre­ci­ated by olive oil lovers which was made pos­si­ble thanks to a sta­ble and effi­cient net­work of oper­a­tors who work in great syn­ergy,” she added “Under the umbrella of the Umbria PDO Olive Oil Road sev­eral ini­tia­tives are being car­ried out through­out the year in which pro­duc­ers are not just farm­ers but also hosts of expe­ri­ences,” she told Olive Oil Times the olive oil com­pa­nies are in the spot­light even out­side the har­vest­ing sea­son and the vis­i­tors can get to know the region through its great extra vir­gin olive oils all year round.” It has about 90 mem­bers and brings pub­lic bod­ies and com­pa­nies together “Oleotourism is now an expand­ing sec­tor with great devel­op­ment poten­tial it rep­re­sented a chal­lenge since it was a mar­ginal issue or not taken into account by the olive oil oper­a­tors,” said Paolo Morbidoni pres­i­dent of the Umbria PDO Olive Oil Road mills were only open for a few months a year dur­ing har­vest,” he added and there is more room for improv­ing the prof­itabil­ity of the com­pa­nies.” we can say that our pro­posal to open them to vis­i­tors and work on a qual­i­fied hos­pi­tal­ity was a for­ward-think­ing con­cept it gen­er­ated the results we have achieved today,” Morbidoni con­tin­ued ​“All our ini­tia­tives indeed attract many vis­i­tors in every sea­son.” The asso­ci­a­tion’s next events are sched­uled for August 10th and September 7th Concerts will take place in evoca­tive venues such as cen­turies-old olive groves and places of spir­i­tu­al­ity as part of the fes­ti­val ​“Music among the Olive Trees and Abbeys.” Then, Frantoi Aperti will launch the har­vest, cap­tur­ing the momen­tum for Olio Nuovo the freshly pressed extra vir­gin olive oil with ini­tia­tives in the mills in numer­ous Umbrian vil­lages music and food events for adults and chil­dren will be held every week­end from October 19th to November 16th dur­ing the next edi­tion the farm­ers need some time to obtain the var­i­ous cer­ti­fi­ca­tions and to cre­ate some blends which allows us to pro­long and desea­son­al­ize the com­mu­ni­ca­tion of the extra vir­gin olive oil,” Tabarrini said ​“The agri-food tech­no­log­i­cal park of Umbria 3A is in charge of cer­ti­fy­ing the Protected Designations of Origin (PDO).” “After that, the extra vir­gin olive oils are ready to par­tic­i­pate in the Green Gold of Umbria award, which con­sti­tutes the regional selec­tion for the Ercole Olivario national com­pe­ti­tion,” she added the extra vir­gin olive oil is the star for sev­eral months in a row.” Tabarrini attrib­uted the network’s suc­cess to the syn­ergy between pri­vate and pub­lic insti­tu­tions par­tic­u­larly the Chamber of Commerce of Umbria the spe­cial agency Promocamera pro­motes the afore­men­tioned regional and national com­pe­ti­tions which are show­cases for the best Umbrian and national extra vir­gin olive oils,” she added Strada dell’Olio’s com­mu­ni­ca­tion pro­fes­sion­als also cre­ated an event to offi­cially launch the olive oil cam­paign: the Anteprima Olio Extravergine di Oliva DOP Umbria (Umbria PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preview) The third edi­tion took place on February 19th and 20th when some of the best prod­ucts of the cur­rent har­vest were pre­sented to jour­nal­ists and experts The par­tic­i­pants in the Preview took part in var­i­ous activ­i­ties includ­ing an olive oil tast­ing in the town museum of Bettona Surrounded by mas­ter­pieces cre­ated by artists of the past they were guided by the panel lead­ers of the Umbria Green Gold com­pe­ti­tion in the sen­sory analy­sis of extra vir­gin olive oils rep­re­sent­ing the five sub­zones of the Umbria PDO – Colli Amerini Colli del Trasimeno and Colli Assisi-Spoleto The atten­dees also vis­ited three mills in the area: Frantoio Decimi Frantoio Giulio Mannelli and Frantoio Ercolanetti “The Preview was also an oppor­tu­nity to launch Evo & Art Experience con­sist­ing of two oleo­tourism itin­er­aries the Dolce Agogia Tour and the Moraiolo Tour the Lake Trasimeno hills and the Assisi-Spoleto hills,” Tabarrini said “They lead to the dis­cov­ery of the land­scapes and his­tor­i­cal and artis­tic her­itage includ­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties to enjoy the food and wine of the ter­ri­tory,” she added ​“We con­ceived the itin­er­aries to meet the expec­ta­tions of pro­fes­sion­als and enthu­si­asts.” named after the typ­i­cal olive vari­ety of the Lake Trasimeno has a par­tic­u­lar focus on the areas of painter Perugino with the Church of Saint Sebastian fres­coed with the Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian and San Feliciano vis­i­tors can enjoy a fish­ing expe­ri­ence with the Fishermen’s Cooperative of the Lake a boat trip to the island Polvese and a tour of its cen­turies-old olive grove fol­lowed by lunch at the Fishermen’s hostelry The tour par­tic­i­pants are invited to visit the mills in the area: Frantoio Centumbrie in Agello Oleificio Cooperativo Pozzuolese in Castiglione del Lago and Frantoio Luca Palombaro in Magione named after the olive vari­ety spread in the area of the Assisi-Spoleto hills encom­passes this dis­trict and some UNESCO her­itage sites like the Tempietto del Clitunno in Campello sul Clitunno and the Basilica di San Salvatore in Spoleto Besides, the itin­er­ary includes Spello and its Church of Santa Maria Maggiore; Trevi, its Museum of the Olive Civilization and the Church of Santa Maria delle Lacrime; and the trail of the Roman aque­duct through the olive belt between Assisi and Spoleto The mills of the area that the par­tic­i­pants can visit are Frantoio di Spello in Spello; Frantoio Clarici Antico Frantoio Petesse and Frantoio Luigi Tega in Foligno; Frantoio Olio Trevi and Frantoio Gaudenzi in Trevi; Frantoio Marfuga and Frantoio Gradassi in Campello sul Clitunno and Frantoio del Poggiolo Monini in Spoleto All the ini­tia­tives by the Umbria PDO Olive Oil Road are orga­nized in col­lab­o­ra­tion with more than 30 restau­rant mem­bers of the asso­ci­a­tion These are mid- to high-end eater­ies com­mit­ted to using and pro­mot­ing the extra vir­gin olive oils of the mem­ber com­pa­nies and those par­tic­i­pat­ing in the Green Gold of Umbria com­pe­ti­tion “Restaurants can be seen as the region’s ​‘infor­ma­tion offices.’ Lunch and din­ner are ideal moments to high­light extra vir­gin olive oil and broaden the audi­ence of pre­mium prod­uct users,” said Morbidoni he is the patron of Locanda del Capitano and Tipico Osteria dei Sensi Michelin BIB Gourmand and Slow Food Snail restau­rants in the ham­let of Montone “The EvooAmbassador restau­ra­teurs include at least three extra vir­gin olive oils of the mem­ber com­pa­nies in their menu,” he explained ​“Consumers can truly per­ceive the dif­fer­ence that high-qual­ity extra vir­gin olive oils can make in a meal and are stim­u­lated to deepen their knowl­edge by the EvooAmbassador who gives them infor­ma­tion about the prod­uct and the pro­ducer.” The pres­i­dent of the Umbria PDO Olive Oil Road added that to set this all up it was cru­cial to believe in the value of net­work­ing from the begin­ning and this has pushed all the part­ners to work cohe­sively “Everything took shape from the shared idea of join­ing forces not only to have more eco­nomic strength but also to sup­port each other,” he said we brought together the best com­pa­nies and kept rais­ing the bar amount­ing to less than three per­cent of the national out­put yet it has earned a great rep­u­ta­tion for the qual­ity of its oils.” we can pow­er­fully com­mu­ni­cate the Umbria of extra vir­gin olive oil almost all year round,” Morbidoni added ​“And this is pos­si­ble thanks to the joint qual­ity work done by com­pa­nies and pub­lic bod­ies One of the great­est val­ues the Umbria PDO Olive Oil Road has car­ried for­ward for 20 years is the impor­tance of work­ing together to ben­e­fit all.” More articles on:  , , Calabrian Cooperative Emphasizes Quality While Building Economies of Scale Seventeen olive oil producers have joined to promote Carolea extra virgin olive oils while driving down farming and milling costs Wrestlers Threaten Boycott of Kırkpınar Over Controversial Format Changes After the federation governing Kırkpınar announced a controversial qualifying format to streamline the competition 29 wrestlers said they would not participate Drought and Warm Winter Lead to Sharp Decline in Sicily's Harvest producers across Sicily anticipate significantly lower olive oil production Yusuf Can Zeybek Repeats Kırkpınar Triumph The 30-year-old defeated 2022’s de facto champion Mustafa Taş in a cautious but exciting final that went into overtime Filippo Berio Execs See Equilibrium Returning to The Global Olive Oil Market A harvest rebound in Spain and strong harvests elsewhere have resulted in falling prices at origin and portend a decrease in retail prices Over 200,000 Olive Branches Donated for Palm Sunday Mass In preparation for Sunday's celebrations in St hundreds of thousands of olive branches were gathered from groves throughout Lazio Italian Exporters Double Down on U.S. Market Despite Tariff Risks Italian exporters are exploring optimal supply chains and analyzing the risks associated with tariffs New Research Sheds Light on Changing Nature of Droughts researchers found that rising global temperatures are making droughts longer and more severe Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker she has written for publications such as Delicious she has written travel guides to Italian wine destinations such as Bologna Umbria has a rich and ancient wine culture that has long been overlooked yet a journey of discovery reveals a deep-rooted wine scene that’s thriving as well as a hospitable local character and superb food enhanced by some of Italy’s best olive oil thought to have arrived from Spain in the 16th century While the Duca della Corgna cooperative is to thank for keeping it alive, alone in continuing to produce the wines through the 1970s and ’80s, dynamic young producer Nicola Chiucchiurlotto of Madrevite has led Trasimeno Gamay’s recent return and his Riserva and production at the estate also includes pulses which has views to both Lake Trasimeno and Lake Chiusi Another Trasimeno winery offering walks, events and varied produce – including speciality cured meats – is Azienda Agraria Carini. Here, Trasimeno Gamay is blended with 30% Sangiovese for the excellent Òscano The Trasimeno area is well organised for visitors, and wine events include Corciano’s Castello Di Vino each October, and a springtime rosé festival in Castiglione del Lago, where a striking castle overlooks the lake. Castiglione’s Il Cantinone holds fortnightly meet-the-producer events showcasing local wineries Perugia, the region’s main town, located about 20km from the lake, is a fascinating medley of pale stone arches and alleys, slopes and steps. The Umbria Jazz festival (50th anniversary 7-16 July 2023) is a major draw but you can always enjoy jazz vibes with local wines good food and a relaxed atmosphere at Bottega del Vino Just south of Perugia, at the confluence of the Tiber and Chiascio rivers, Torgiano is a must for wine lovers in Umbria. Founded in the early 1960s, the Lungarotti winery has been a leading light in the region’s wine world ever since Chiara Lungarotti continues in her father Giorgio’s footsteps as an enthusiastic ambassador for the region she loves whilst introducing sustainable practices and making memorable wines such as Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio DOCG a multi-award-winning Sangiovese cru with delicious complexity and balsamic elegance The family’s wine and olive oil museums are outstanding and there are numerous cultural initiatives Despite the considerable size of the estate (230ha) there’s an authentic and quintessentially Umbrian feel throughout Lungarotti has another small estate in Montefalco where an attractive amphitheatre landscape recalls the ancient lake once here features a lovely yellow-stone historic centre and frequent wine-themed events The famously tannic Sagrantino grape is protagonist here used alone for Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG and in small percentages with Sangiovese for the food-friendly Montefalco Rosso DOC The tasting room is always open at Arnaldo Caprai the winery that raised the profile of Sagrantino vinification intégrale (barrel rotation) winemaking methods are used to soften Sagrantino’s tannins making inviting wines that pair well with traditional lamb and truffle-based dishes Also aiming for refreshing elegance in Sagrantino is Peter Heilbron’s Tenuta Bellafonte near the delightful village of Bevagna who started the winery from scratch in 2008 versatile white that’s surging in popularity; his version is the perfect poolside drink at the estate’s self-catering villa Nearby, Scacciadiavoli makes an intriguing Trebbiano Spoletino in amphora and wood as well as traditional method Sagrantino spumante best-known white wine perches on an outcrop of tuff in southwest Umbria Tours of the labyrinthine chambers carved into the rock below the city are fascinating; the Etruscans made wine here assisted by gravity Many Orvieto wineries use ancient caves such as these as cellars A good time to visit Orvieto is during Benvenuto Orvieto diVino (9-11 June 2023) while many wineries throughout Umbria adhere to the Cantine Aperte open-cellars days (27-28 May 2023) Today’s Orvieto DOC is composed principally of Procanico (Trebbiano Toscano) and Grechetto (Grechetto di Orvieto or fruitier Grechetto di Todi) the blend traditionally being completed with Drupello Verdello or Malvasia – although some winemakers introduce international varieties Traditionalist, Enrico Neri of Cantine Neri is based in a handsome Templars’ manor northwest of Orvieto He offers blending experiences and vertical tastings of Orvieto Classico Superiore Nearby, Argillae takes advantage of the area’s clay-based soil elegant old-vine Grechetto/Drupeggio/Malvasia blend While respecting traditions, Enzo Barbi of Decugnano dei Barbi enjoys experimenting with different varieties, and his mineral-infused Orvieto Classico Superiore incorporates Vermentino and Chardonnay Claudio Barbi pioneered winemaking with botrytised grapes; the mists from nearby Lake Corbara provide perfect conditions for Botrytis Cinerea The gorgeous farmstead can be dated back to the 13th century when it was owned by the church and used for wine production it boasts a splendid five-bedroom self-catering rental villa Begin your day in western Umbria at Locanda Palazzone waking up near Orvieto in one of the stylish rooms housed in a medieval tuff-stone building that originally hosted pilgrims While many Umbrian wineries offer self-catering accommodation After a morning walk through the vineyards and a quick swim, it’s time for breakfast with a view, then to stock up on your favourite wines, including the Campo del Guardiano Orvieto Classico cru, before a 10-minute drive to Cantine Neri Carry on to Castello di Montegiove nearby to see the magnificent 13th century castle winery owned by the Misciattelli family since 1780 and now run by Danish-born agronomist Lorenzo Misciattelli who concentrates on making satisfying red wines such as the inky Elicius (70% Montepulciano The estate has extensive woodland including a 10ha natural truffle bed (truffle hunts are available) while the castle’s former olive mill houses three attractive guest apartments Continuing north, the next stop is just before Lake Trasimeno at the Madrevite winery to get better acquainted with the local Trasimeno Gamay wines Be sure to also try the winery’s Trebbiano Spoletino Enjoy a sunset stroll around the castle at charming Castiglione del Lago followed by dinner at L’Acquario, a Slow Food-endorsed restaurant serving local specialities including lake fish. Finish the day relaxing on the terrace of a delightful apartment at the Montemelino estate savouring the peaceful night air and planning the coming days exploring more of this gorgeous region and its enticing wines Enjoy truffle-based cuisine at Re Tartù in Montefalco Re Tartù The season’s best truffles are used in abundance for culinary masterpieces that delight the senses This inviting restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere is located in an independent villa in central Montefalco Civico 25 popular with locals for its friendly service and lively atmosphere as well as an extensive wine list and delicious dishes such as Sagrantino-braised beef Seven Café this contemporary-style eatery run by chef Michele and his sommelier brother Andrea is open all day but come at mealtimes for wild boar pasta or something with truffles gathered by the chef himself: gnocchi perhaps Stay at Locanda Palazzone’s 13th century building Poggio alle Vigne This lovely stone farmhouse on the Lungarotti estate has been transformed into 10 charming apartments surrounded by a garden and breakfast terrace overlooking olives and vines Barbecues and pizza evenings are sometimes held and bikes are available for vineyard rides Locanda Palazzone Interiors at this 13th century pilgrims’ hostel on the Palazzone wine estate successfully combine historic features and contemporary design and a light-filled lounge with sweeping stone arches and an open fire which is lit in the winter Montemelino The small group of enchanting farmhouse apartments at this olive oil and wine estate overlooking Lake Trasimeno are simple yet full of character Each one has kitchen facilities and an outside space The estate is also home to a family of donkeys Enjoy a glass of wine at Altarocca Wine Resort Museo del Vino An astonishing museum with a vast collection of beautifully preserved practical and artistic items related to wine culture since Etruscan times including artworks by Mantegna and Picasso The Osteria del Museo serves traditional dishes The olive oil museum nearby is equally fascinating Footpaths abound at wineries and some – such as Palazzone – provide maps. They offer truffle-hunting excursions too, as do Castello di Montegiove and Seven Café. The Scacciadiavoli and Azienda Agraria Carini wineries are on the Big Bench viewpoint circuit, and Experience Trasimeno has routes for walkers and cyclists Book a relaxing multi-sensory experience and recline, glass in hand, in a barrel of wine for a whirlpool bath at the luxury adults-only Altarocca Wine Resort in Orvieto where accommodation includes private spa suites, or at Le Tre Vaselle resort in Torgiano While Umbria’s Perugia airport does have some international flights the major Rome airports are just a two-hour drive away ShareSaveLifestyleTravelWhy You Should Consider A Vacation In This Idyllic Italian Countryside HavenByCatherine Sabino The Umbrian countryside near Città della Pieve When people who can vacation anywhere—whether the glamour shores of St.Tropez or billionaires-by-the-beach locales like the Hamptons—choose a relatively unknown spot That’s the case with a bucolic region in Italy near the Tuscan and Umbrian border where some very big Hollywood names come to relax Under the Tuscan Sun author Frances Mayes lives not far away in Cortona The privacy and quiet charms of the region are part of the appeal for celebrities just the opportunity to spend languorous days in idyllic settings where towns with richly layered histories offer great architecture and art without the crowds typical of Italy’s most famous spots Should you plan on visiting the Trasimeno countryside like Castiglione del Lago and Città della Pieve are former Roman settlements that date from Etruscan times In Castiglione there’s an impressive 13th-century fortress and castle and the beautifully frescoed Palazzo della You’ll see notable works by the famous Renaissance artist Perugino The Museo di Annibale in Tuoro sul Trasimeno commemorates the historic battle that took place nearby in 217 BC Two Tuscan towns a short drive away are Montepulciano (to the west) where Frances Mayes has her beautiful villa Passignano sul Trasimeno not far from where Hannibal defeated the Romans A recent check of prices for a classic double with breakfast in July at the Villa di Piazzano (a 15th-century manor house with swimming pool near Cortona and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World) had rates from from €295 per night (and a lower non-refundable rate); the Relais Villa Monte Solare had its Prestige double room rate at  €158.34 per night (and a lower non-refundable rate) As the border between Tuscany and Umbria runs along the northern Trasimeno area you can count on great cuisine from both regions where the prized Chianina beef (used for bistecca alla Fiorentina) is produced Among the specialties here are the fish stew tegamaccio; and brustico made from lake reeds and served simply with olive oil and lemon long flat home-made noodles cooked with perch from the lake Strangozzi served with black truffle is a special dish in various parts of Umbria Reaching from the Trasimeno area to Terni and including Solomeo this district is home to hundreds of cashmere producers Many have stores or outlets where you can shop The medieval village of Solomeo where Brunello Cucinelli SpA is based founded by famed car maker Ferruccio Lamborghini is a resort near Panicale with access to a 9-hole golf course To the east of the lake there’s the 18-hole Antognolla Golf Course that was designed by Robert Trent Jones and considered one of the most challenging in Italy 2024 1:00 PM EDTDucati is set to make its historic debut in the MXGP World Championship with nine-time MXGP World Champion Tony Cairoli riding the Desmo450 MX The iconic Borgo Panigale company is entering the off-road segment with the Dutch Grand Prix in Arnhem on August 17th and 18th This event is a key milestone as Ducati prepares for full participation in the 2025 MXGP season the Desmo450 MX will continue its development at the Italian Championship in Castiglione del Lago with Alessandro Lupino Here is the official press release from Infront Moto Racing: "Ducati Makes its Motocross World Championship Debut in The Netherlands With Tony Cairoli And The Desmo450 MX Italy) – Ducati is preparing for a historic debut in the MXGP World Championship with Tony Cairoli The nine-time world champion will compete in the Netherlands on the Desmo450 MX the motorbike that will take part in next year's MXGP World Championship and go into production marking the Borgo Panigale company's entry into the off-road specialist segment to be held on August 17th and 18th on the Arnhem track is an important step in the development of the Borgo Panigale motorbike with the aim of participating in the entire championship in 2025 and will be the first round of the World MXGP The development programme of the Borgo Panigale prototype will then continue August 31st and September 1st at Castiglione del Lago in the fifth round of the Italian Championship where Alessandro Lupino leads the general classification with two rounds to go after the brilliant results obtained in the last round of the Italian MX Championship at Ponte a Egola thus confirming the level of competitiveness already achieved by the Desmo450 MX You currently use an outdated internet browser. You can upgrade to a modern browser or use the Google Chrome Frame to optimize your viewing experience The expansion of the EasyPark App for blue line parking in Italy continues Morciano di Leuca near Lecce and Castiglione del Lago near Perugia are some of the latest cities to adopt the convenient and easy mobile paid parking solution by EasyPark the municipalities and parking operators in Moena Morciano di Leuca and Castiglione del Lago recently chose EasyPark as the mobile park payment solution provider for blue-line parking The EasyPark App will help cities reduce the cost of maintenance of parking meters and will help drivers save time by allowing them to pay with their phone The possibility of paying for parking via the EasyPark App will provide tourists a unified experience in a platform they already know Drivers need to simply download the app and register with EasyPark The app is intuitive giving users a carefree experience when paying for parking “The local administration has long been excited about the idea of an app that can help tourists in a tourist municipality like Moena […] The municipality has tried to find an alternative solution for parking meters that is modern the partnership with EasyPark began.” EasyPark has been expanding throughout Italy since 2012 central and southern parts of the country are choosing the EasyPark app to provide drivers with a modern mobile paid parking solution the country manager for EasyPark Italy stated “Our service is appreciated by municipalities in the north This demonstrates the added value of EasyPark who knows how to meet the needs of city administrators and operators from all over Italy visitors can enjoy the local beauty and magnificence without stress.” The EasyPark App is already in use in more than 90 Italian cities such as Rome Verona and Catania as well as hundreds of other European cities municipalities across Italy are taking the first step towards digitalization Thousands of young people arrive from all over Italy accompanied by the tensions animating the country during those difficult years of terrorist violence the crowd was roused by the champion of free jazz by then something of an idol among jazz enthusiasts who had previously played in the Mingus group and whose fantastic concert in Castiglion del Lago enthused a crowd that had struggled to appreciate more classical jazz musicians such as Stan Getz and Sarah Vaughan In the six days of moving from one Umbrian town to another to play to the public there was also Horace Silver’s fabulous quintet starring the wonderful woodwind players Bob Berg and Tom Harrell Art Blakey’s ever-captivating Jazz Messengers Cedar Walton and quite a number of Italian musicians including Massimo Urbani and Enrico Rava Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries Central America Central America Close menu Countries Europe Europe Close menu Countries Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries North America North America Close menu Countries South America South America Close menu Countries Take a day trip from Florence into the wider region of Tuscany and beyond © FilippoBacci / Getty Images Branching out from the red cupola of the Duomo, the stone-built alleys of Florence’s historic core connect some of the world’s most precious examples of Renaissance art and architecture It’s easy to see why millions visit the UNESCO-inscribed capital of Tuscany every year This walkable city of fewer than 400,000 people has been a European center of culture since the Middle Ages and much of its heritage has survived intact to this day has long overshadowed the many sights in its surroundings keeping tourists concentrated in and around a limited number of well-known destinations But you shouldn't spend all your time in Tuscany standing in line for fear of missing out Many surprising and often neglected towns await beyond Florence’s borders Here is our pick of the best day trips from Florence nearly all of which is reachable on public transport Need more inspiration for where to go in Italy? Here's our guide to the country's top experiences Enclosed within 12m-high (39ft) defensive walls, historic Lucca is one of Tuscany’s most charming medieval centers. Lucca grew out of its privileged position on the Via Francigena pilgrim route and is known as the city of 100 churches. The greatest of them all is the Romanesque Cattedrale di San Martino where you’ll find Italy’s oldest wood carving The cathedral is located a short distance from the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro the elliptical square built on a former Roman amphitheater and lined with restaurant terraces and aperitivo spots Lucca isn’t just historic sights though. From spring and throughout the summer many festivals take place within the city’s grass-covered walls, peaking with the Lucca Summer Festival that fills the cobbled alleys with the music of international artists every July How to get to Lucca from Florence: Hourly trains depart from Florence’s Santa Maria Novella station taking you right by the gate of Porta San Pietro that leads into the inner city you can cut the trip short by taking the ferry that runs from Passignano back to Castiglione del Lago via Isola Maggiore stopping to admire its 19th-century castle How to get to Lago Trasimeno from Florence: A regional train travels from Florence to Castiglione del Lago in approximately 1½ hours Pistoia has been known as a center of musical culture since the 15th century and keeps the tradition alive by hosting Tuscany’s most important blues festival, the Pistoia Blues How to get to Pistoia from Florence: A quick 35-minute train ride separates Florence from Pistoia The city center is easily reached on foot from the station is a vibrant city with a large student population and endless opportunities to try the region’s many culinary highlights How to get to Bologna from Florence: High-speed trains will whizz you from Florence to Bologna in just 40 minutes Travel time: 40 minutes or 1 hour 30 minutes by train designed by Vasari himself for the Medici family How to get to Arezzo from Florence: High-speed trains run from Florence to Arezzo in just 30 minutes while slower (and cheaper) regional trains take under 1½ hours Rising from the cypress-dotted countryside of central Tuscany, the Abbazia di San Galgano is one of the region’s most striking pieces of religious architecture standing roofless a short drive from Siena and a couple of hours from Florence through twisting secondary roads The majestic structure was built by Cistercian monks over the course of the 13th century and abandoned two centuries later In 1786 lightning struck San Galgano’s bell tower The stone cathedral has stood in this hilly corner of the region ever since offering unmatched photo opportunities to modern-day visitors How to get to San Galgano from Florence: Given the abbey’s isolated location you will need to drive to get there. Extend the trip to nearby Montalcino for a tasting session of the famed Brunello either in the enoteca found inside the town’s fortress or one of the many wineries nearby Among them are the 14th-century frescoes Allegory of Good Government and Allegory of Bad Government by Ambrogio Lorenzetti meant to inspire the government working in the municipal palace to make good decisions or face the decline of society Be sure to step into the nearby Duomo as well to admire the spectacular floor mosaic made of 56 panels produced between the 14th and 19th centuries by up to 40 different artists How to get to Siena from Florence: Buses run between Florence and Siena in a little over an hour Be aware that not all trains are direct and you may have to switch in Empoli Florence is well connected to most major Italian cities through high-speed rail, and in just a few hours you can be in Rome, Milan or even Naples Make sure to book your tickets ahead of time to get the best prices If you have a car and are looking to spend some time outdoors, the Parco Nazionale Foreste Casentinesi and Parco Regionale delle Alpi Apuane offer many excellent hiking opportunities. In autumn, keep an eye out for food and wine festivals, such as the truffle fair of San Miniato, the Expo del Chianti Classico in Greve in Chianti, or the chestnut festival in Marradi. Regala o regalati un abbonamento al Giornale della Vela cartaceo + digitale e a soli 69 euro l’anno hai la rivista a casa e in più la leggi su PC ma il Meteor è uno dei monotipi più accessibili E a chi si immagina regate “del raviolo” si sbaglia di grosso la flotta Meteor italiana è agguerrito e di buon livello Quantità e qualità insomma per i Meteor in Italia e a confermare ciò ci sono i numeri in arrivo al prossimo Campionato Italiano Dal 12 al 15 giugno nelle acque del Lago Trasimeno si svolgeranno le regate per assegnare il titolo di campione italiano della classe Meteor una imbarcazione da regata piuttosto diffusa Il campionato è stato attribuito al CV Castiglionese dalla Federazione Italiana Vela su indicazione della AssoMeteor l’associazione che raggruppa gli armatori di tale imbarcazione Le iscrizioni hanno finora raggiunto la ragguardevole cifra di 65 barche Nei giorni di regata saranno quindi presenti circa 200 velisti provenienti da tutta Italia cui si aggiungono i giudici del Comitato di regata L’impegno organizzativo è imponente; il Club Velico è una location molto apprezzata per gli ampi spazi e per la puntuale assistenza a terra e in acqua D’altra parte il CV Castiglionese è abituato agli appuntamenti nazionali e internazionali tra i quali si ricorda il Campionato mondiale MicroClass 2022 i Campionati europeo e mondiale ModelVela 2023 assieme a tante manifestazioni di alto livello Il campionato italiano inizia nella sede del Club a Castiglione del Lago iniziano le regate che si concluderanno sabato 15 molti equipaggi saranno a Castiglione del Lago fin dal lunedì 10 per le operazioni di preparazione delle imbarcazioni Il bando di regata contempla un massimo di 10 prove; Il titolo è valido e assegnato con un minimo di 4 regate disputate Il tuo indirizzo email non sarà pubblicato Iscriviti ora alla nostra newsletter gratuita e ricevi ogni settimana le migliori news selezionate dalla redazione del Giornale della Vela E in più ti regaliamo un mese di GdV in digitale su PC accetta la Privacy Policy e clicca sul bottone “iscrivimi” Riceverai un codice per attivare gratuitamente il tuo mese di GdV la grande festa della vela caraibica dove la nostra Ida Castiglioni è a caccia di storie (qui la prima puntata e la seconda puntata) scampata alla guerra in Ucraina “grazie” alla vela Va in archivio a Livorno una bellissima e tecnica edizione della Ran 630 una delle regate più lunghe che si corrano in Mediterraneo (la più lunga per le barche a rating) Dopo l’arrivo della prima imbarcazione la grande festa della vela caraibica dove la nostra Ida Castiglioni è a caccia di storie (qui la prima puntata e la seconda puntata) scampata alla guerra in Ucraina “grazie” alla vela Il pronostico della vigilia è stato rispettato la linea d’onore della Ran 630 dello Yacht Club Livorno una delle più lunghe e impegnative regate che si corrano in Mediterraneo è andato al catamarano foil F4 Falcon di Matteo Uliassi PER COMUNICARE CON LA REDAZIONE02 535 811111 – speciali@panamaeditore.it PER LA PUBBLICITÀSenior account:Guido De Palma:tel Cookie policyPrivacy policy 02 535811 111/200abbonamenti@panamaeditore.it Andrea Antonelli has been laid to rest in his home town of Castiglione del Lago less than a week after the accident that tragically claimed his life More than 5,000 people travelled to the small town to bid their final farewell to the late 25-year-old Andrea was killed in an accident on the opening lap of a wet World Supersport race around the Moscow Raceway the Italian falling from his GoEleven Kawasaki before being struck by the unsighted Zanetti moments later His death is the first to occur in the World Superbike or Supersport Championship since Craig Jones succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident at Brands Hatch in 2008 © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form Italian prog sextet Il Bacio della Medusa release second live album AnimAcustica Perugia-based prog sextet Il Bacio della Medusa have announced the release of their new live album AnimAcustica whose artwork and tracklisting you can see below Testamento di un Poeta (A Poet's Testament) was recorded live on Saturday 19 October 2019 at the the Palazzo della Corgna in Castiglione del Lago na in Castiglione del Lago whose paintings and walls date back to the 16th century "There is no doubt that this setting has benefited the performance of a band who use to draw inspiration from historical events and legends dating back various centuries ago: something that makes Il Bacio della Medusa unique in the entire Italian prog-rock scene," the band state  in their sound opted to record the new album acoustically as a reaction to the more modern approach of their last studio album Get AnimAcustica He grew up in Sydney and began his writing career in London for Metal Forces magazine in 1989 He created and edited Classic Rock Magazine for Dennis Publishing in 1998 and is the author of a variety of books on both music and sport including Wonderous Stories; A Journey Through The Landscape Of Progressive Rock “A handy surrogate for anyone craving the feel of Yes’ glory days… and how did they beat Jon Anderson to the title?” The Flower Kings’ Love is a fully-achieved ambition “I’m super-proud of everything Rush accomplished I’m excited to be one of the folks in Envy Of None”: Alex Lifeson loves working alone in his home studio – and he’s even brought the guitar solos back Scorpions cancel three shows as illness leaves Klaus Meine with "inability to sing" Poets from Thomas Hardy to TS Eliot and Wendy Cope articulate the wonder – and dread – of the festive season We turn to poems at the big moments in a year as poetry is the language we reach for when everyday language simply isn’t enough Great poets can articulate what most of us find impossible to put into words And when it comes to the wonder – or dread – of Christmas we find that there’s a poem for pretty much everything from profound expressions of love and loss right down to the troubled ruminations of a turkey Poetry anthologies have always been a perfect way to discover the almost infinite variety of poems and poets. My new anthology, A Poet for Every Day of the Year is a gathering of 366 poems by 366 poets from across the globe and across time 10. A Christmas Poem by Wendy CopeChristmas is not a merry time for all, as Wendy Cope makes clear in this perfectly executed poem Comedic talent is as underrated in the world of poetry as it is in other art forms but Cope is a virtuoso whose highly skilled work dazzles with irony She has been called “a jet-age Tennyson” for her pitch-perfect common touch: From Christmas Poems by Wendy Cope A Poet for Every Day of the Year, edited by Allie Esiri After so many rumors Ducati has made official the return of Antonio Cairoli to the Motocross World Championship The nine-time world champion will be behind the starting fence at the MXGP of Arnhem on August 17 and 18 It will also be the World Championship debut of the Ducati Desmo450MX After the Dutch GP the development programme of the Desmo450 MX will continue September 1st with the Italian Championship round in Castiglione del Lago where Alessandro Lupino will defend his leadership Ducati have confirmed a potent line-up for their first FIM Motocross World Championship Three-time MXGP runner-up Jeremy Seewer has been signed to lead the Italian roster to race and develop the new Desmo450 MX in 2025 and 2026 people-watching - the usual things you do in Italy as the long day's journey into night draws to a close It could be a scene from the legion of Briton-in-Tuscany travelogues inserted between the superlatives ("Oh what Renaissance art!") and velvet descriptions of delightful five-course spreads but for one fact: we're not in Tuscany at all leafier - a place where agriturismo (where tourists stay and sometimes work on farms) has flourished There are shades of England here - my guess is that if you're a sucker for the Lake District but pine for warmer climes and less artery-clogging food (and who doesn't?) That's not to say Umbria is all ice-cool lakes Elysian fields and shoulder-blade-slumping bliss: town-wise a fabulous fountain and a dash of youthful elan which is blessed with Saint Francis's tomb and religious highlights galore a plethora of chill-out towns on Lake Trasimeno - such as Castiglione Pieve and Passignano - seem to offer the best of both worlds And then there's the Umbrian food and wine the region is one of the few in Europe where highly prized black truffles can be found too) are hunted by specially trained dogs at the dead of night and sold for small fortunes across Italy They're the second-most expensive comestible in the world behind saffron; try pasta al tartufi and you'll appreciate why The first-pressed olive oils are some of the finest in Italy while the region's wines - particularly the full-bodied reds - are world-renowned (Being a vegetarian I didn't try another local speciality but be warned: a friend who tried it looked paler afterwards than the meat itself) all this bumpf and guff is nothing new: visitors have been enjoying Umbria for centuries lyricised about the "very beautiful" Trasimeno area while Goethe praised Perugia and called its surrounding area "extraordinarily pleasant," adding: "These visions left a deep impression on my mind." the region has long lingered in the shadow of Tuscany with its superbly manicured beaches and guidebook showstoppers like Florence and holidaymakers are beginning to realise the strength of Umbria's offerings an agreeable environment and a prime location (within 70 miles of Florence and thus 20% of the world's Renaissance art Umbria proves the perfect complement to its more famous neighbour like a one-two from a gym-sharp featherweight boxer Just as you're skipping down the Corso Vannucci breezily admiring Perugia's cobbled streets and Gothic architecture your eyes connect with the Piazzi VI Novembre You try to take it all in: its weather-worn magnificence the sharply dressed teens swapping pheromones on the surrounding steps But before these multifarious signals can zip to the brain stem - whack - the spectacular Fontana Maggiore hooks across your eye line such is the intricacy of the design: decorated with water nymphs depictions of Roman legends and saints' lives it draws you in for a closer look and doesn't let go slightly bedraggled about the edges but with vibrant frescoes housed inside And then there's Perugia's other claim to fame (in my mind at least) - it houses the first fully outdoor escalator that I've ever seen Umbria's second biggest town after Perugia I usually love the full religious shebang: the cathedrals and the frescoes what I discovered was a holy version of Oxford Street plastic torture devices and ceramic friars "But that's to be expected," you say started the day after St Francis's canonisation in 1228 Imposing in scale and decorated by Giotto and Cimabue it houses the bones of St Francis and four of his followers and the splendid Basilica di Santa Chiara are also worth clocking; the winding streets and narrow alleyways add a suitably medieval air Medieval ambience is present throughout the region for Umbria is thick with fortresses and towers but usually a good deal prettier - is never far away The most spectacular we saw was the Rocca del Leone in Castiglione del Lago it was the original Pentagon: a five-sided fortress with four watch towers it has rarely been captured in its 750-year history After exhausting ourselves exploring its ramparts and imaging distant battles past we then headed to the Palazzo della Corgna the frescoes are superb - particularly the Hannibal room which depicts the famous battle of Trasimeno and other episodes of the campaign in Italy another fortress with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside Our guide claimed it was one of the most impressive Renaissance churches in Umbria We also spent a boozy morning at rural Panicarola home of the Lamborghini (as in the car) wine factory Ferruccio Lamborghini promised to produce wines as good as his sports cars but with their most expensive wine winning rave reviews (and selling in restaurants for over £90 a bottle) the old man is probably resting content in his grave It's no surprise that agriturismo has deeper roots in Umbria than most places and the air so clean that oxygen percolates into every pore after each inhalation We went to a converted 19th-century stone farmhouse that makes its own cold-pressed olive oil (including a marvellous lemon oil) and bakes its own bread in wood-fuelled ovens you could imagine the wolves howling nearby in winter But for those wanting to break the solitude horse-riding and mountain biking were all within easy reach it certainly beats living in the London smog Sean Ingle travelled with Inghams Lakes & Mountains to Italy and stayed in the 5 star Relais la Fattoria on Lake Trasimeno 7 nights B&B at the 4 star Relais la Fattoria in Castel Rigone on Lake Trasimeno, with British Airways return flights from London Gatwick to Pisa and car hire included, starts from £472 per person. Prices are based on two sharing, via Inghams, tel: 020 8780 4433, or book online at inghams.co.uk Brochure hotline: 09070 500 500 (calls cost 50p per minute at all times) 2013) – The Race Committee made every effort to get some racing in on Friday the last day of the Lightning World Championship but the wind did not cooperate and there was no racing Congratulations to the 2013 World Champions This is David Starck’s first Lightning World Championship win This team hails from the Buffalo Canoe Club Lightning Boat Grant Alum Justin Coplan from Nyack Boat Club New York sailing with Danielle Prior and Mike Carney were runner-up Last weeks International Master Champion Ched Proctor Connecticut finished third with his team of Jamie Ewing and Meredith Killion also a past Boat Grant Alum finished fifth with his team mates This was the 27th World Championship for the Lightning Class 2013 marks the 75th Anniversary of the Class “We are very thankful for the Italian Lightning District and the staff at the Club Velico Castiglionese in Castiglione del Lago They worked very hard and put on a tremendous event” states ILCA President John Faus This will certainly go down in Lightning Class history as one to remember Many sailors traveled to Italy with their families Castiglione del Lago and the region of Umbria was a perfect setting for sailing and site seeing the Lightning Class still has a lot to offer all age groups There were 46 boats from over 10 Countries representing 5 different continents There were over 30 female sailors sailing in the event including Rosemarie Hartman from Finland who was sailing with her all junior team in her first World Championship regatta Diana Strickler Sutton and Jacob Strickler from Houston Jacob was the youngest sailor in the regatta at 12 years old Tom and Diana were celebrating their honeymoon as the two got married just before the regatta This was a very special regatta for Richard Hallagan from Rochester He celebrated his 20th Lightning World Championship He has skippered at more Lightning World Championships than anyone else in the Class His first Worlds were in 1969 in Argentina He has sailed in 11 countries that represents 8 different languages He was presented with a signed regatta poster by all participants The next Lightning World Championship will be held at the Buffalo Canoe Club The Buffalo Canoe Club will also host the next Lightning Youth World Championship from June 28-July 2 The US qualifier for the next Youth Worlds will take pace this summer at the Womens Junior and Master’s North American Championship in Nyack Final Results: http://www.lightningclass.org/racing/results/2013/worldchamp.asp Other daily reports and photos: http://www.lightningclass.org/racing/results/2013/worldchampionshipreports.asp Tags: , Launched in 1997, Scuttlebutt provides sailing news with a North American focus. 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All Rights Reserved.made by VSSL Agency Summer holidays don’t have to mean sea and sand We pick breaks amid mountains and by tranquil lakes to suit lovers of long hikes high-energy activity – or just dreamy upland vistas Photograph: Getty Images This article is more than 7 years old20 great lake and mountain holidays in EuropeThis article is more than 7 years oldFor a few Dolomites more … the Alpine Italian range is brilliant trekking and trail-running territory Photograph: Getty ImagesSummer holidays don’t have to mean sea and sand Watford have completed the signing of forward Stefano Okaka from Belgian side Anderlecht The Italian striker has penned a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee becoming the fourth reinforcement to arrive at Vicarage Road after earlier arrivals by Dja Djedje [Marseille] Christian Kabasele [Genk] and Jerome Sinclair [Liverpool] Born Stefano Okaka Chuka on 9 August 1989 in Castiglione del Lago he flagged off his youth career with local side Castiglione He transferred to a number of clubs during his early years before settling in Roma where he earned his first team debut in 2005 After making slightly over 30 appearances in 6 years for the Roma first team Okaka temporarily departed from the Stadio Olimpico in 2012 he went on to serve various loan spells with teams in the First and Second Division in Italy albeit with a year-long stint in England in between making over 35 appearances with Sampdoria before being signed by Anderlecht the following season It would be nothing short of inconsiderate to judge the Hornets based on their current standing in the Premier League log Walter Mazzarri’s have yet to win a match in the English top flight this season but only because their opening matches of the campaign have been against the league’s elite Unable to weather the initial storms by Chelsea and Arsenal they managed to salvage a point against Southampton last weekend although it wasn’t enough to propel them out of the relegation zone It’s still early days in the League; but the Watford gaffer has nonetheless through foresight brought in his fellow Italian in a bid to avoid being entangled in a relegation catfight guiding his side to a third place finish in the Belgian Pro League He may have narrowly missed out on a booking for the Azzurri in the Euros but the 27-year old striker will do just enough to equal or better yet improve on Watford’s 13th place finish in the League last season O-Posts has revealed why he turned down the offer to play for the Super Eagles In April 2014, Okaka was in talks with the Nigeria Football Federation about the possibility of switching allegiance to his parents’ country and playing with the Nigeria national team preparing for the World Cup who made a goal-scoring debut with the Italian national team in the 1-0 win against Albania in November has now revealed that cultural and language barriers informed his decision not to represent Nigeria “I talked to everyone, gave me lots of advice. Despite my roots, with Nigeria I would have felt a bit of a foreigner. I said no, I do not know their culture, the language, nothing of that country,” he said “It’s everyone’s dream to play for the national team and I made it I’m sure that’s just the beginning of many other experiences.” Italy to Nigerian parents who later obtained Italian citizenship Okaka has dismissed suggestions linking his style of play to Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli He also clarified his future with Sampdoria with earlier reports linking him with Juventus “’I wrote a letter to the fans to make it clear that I stay here 100 per cent I wish all the best to Mario but each makes his path” Okaka was selected for the Italian Under-19 side He made his debut for the Italy U-20 team in 2008 he made his debut with the Italy U-21 squad in a match against Luxembourg and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time The area around Lake Trasimeno (Lago Trasimeno) is home to many beautiful towns that fall under The most beautiful villages in Italy (a quality label for historical The sunsets from the lake are really fantastic and worth many photos The lake offers many opportunities for sports and leisure and there are a number of beaches around the lake with sun loungers and parasols There are also plenty of walking and cycling routes Lake Trasimeno is the fourth largest of the Italian Lakes It has an area of ​​128 km2 and is 7 meters deep at the deepest point Around the lake you will find several sandy beaches where you can lay your towel but there are also several campsites and other accommodations with private beaches In terms of sights, culture, history and climate, Lake Trasimeno has an almost perfect location for your next holiday in Umbria or east of Tuscany There are 3 islands in the lake: Isola Maggiore nice to visit by ferry (or with a rented boat) from Passignano or Tuoro There are also a few restaurants where you can have a nice lunch is also worth a visit by ferry and is home to a castle and the 'Garden of Aquatic Plants' This island is partly used for educational and research activities and environmental education Fresh fish from the lake has traditionally been an important part of the meal in this region A special bean is grown around the lake; the bean but partly because of the slow foodmovement the finest olive oil and delicious wine are produced in this area with the Grecchetto (from white grapes) and Gamay del Trasimeno (from dark red grapes) as the local variety Not forgetting the saffron from Città della Pieve Here are the 12 most beautiful places around Lake Trasimeno located on the northern side of Lake Trasimeno mythical god of the gates (due to its location on the road from Umbria to Tuscany) We camped near this town on a campsite on the lake so that we could walk into the super cozy town in the evening.  Visit the monumental church of Madonna dell'Oliveto or the boat museum or climb La Rocca (from the 5th/6th century!) in the atmospheric old town from where you have breathtaking views of the area At the top of La Rocca you can have a drink at the panoramic cafe a historical event from the late Middle Ages Four city districts compete against each other by means of a kind of relay race with a wooden boat This party is accompanied by a night market and of course good food and is concluded with fireworks over the lake We thoroughly enjoyed the Umbrian cuisine at Trattoria Del Pescatore and hotel restaurant Kursaal Nice to visit in Castiglione del Lago is the Palazzo della Corgna later converted into a palace and nowadays used as a cultural center / museum you should not miss a visit to the Rocca del Leone: a military fortress from about the 12e century built on the remains of an Etruscan acropolis The tower (1310) offers beautiful views over the surrounding landscape On Wednesdays is the market in Castiglione which is visited by many tourists in the summer months www.palazzodellacorgna.itRestaurant tip: La Cantina (www.ristorantecantina.it), SeidiVino (www.6divino.it) The old town of Piegaro is walled by sturdy ramparts with medieval watchtowers The biggest attraction is in the heart of the city the old glass factory in which the Museo del Vetro (glass museum) is located www.museodelvetropiero.it One of the most beautiful medieval towns in Italy Beautifully situated in the beautiful countryside above Lake Trasimeno with three piazzas on three different levels so it might be useful to have good shoes on Tips to visit: the Church of San Michele and the 14e century Palazzo del Podesta www.comune.panicale.pg.it Dinner tip: Osteria Il Gallo nel Pozzo (www.benvenutidalgallo.it) On the eastern side of the lake are several charming villages and towns San Feliciano is one of them; an authentic fishing village where it is wonderful to stroll In the heart of San Feliciano is the Museo della Pesca a museum dedicated to the 'culture of the water' in Lake Trasimeno.  Monte del Lago is also a beautiful town built on a hill Tip: make sure you experience the sunset from one of the two places This is where the crusaders' castle is located This castle was built in the 12th century as a fortress/hospital for traveling pilgrims and is still in excellent condition Wine and olive oil have been produced here since the Middle Ages.  Please note: the museum can only be visited by reservation www.sagrivit.it partly because it is a student city with terraces and bars everywhere We parked our car at the Porta Nova car park and got on the minimetrò a public transport system that allows you to reach the historic center quickly and easily At the top you get off directly in the historic center Stroll through the winding little streets to the main square where you will find the Fontana Maggiore and the Cattedrale S Close by within walking distance is the Pozzo Etrusco The entrance is a bit hidden but once inside you descend down and you can view the construction The chocostore is located on Piazza IV Novembre and since Perugia is the Italian chocolate city you should definitely take a look there and taste a Baci (kiss) From there a little further you can wander through real medieval streets with arches (Arco di Via delle Volte) If you walk all the way out of Corso Vannucci Panorama dai Giardini Carducci offers you a wonderful view of the region the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria has a wonderful art collection You will find much more around Perugia beautiful places This interesting birthplace of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi is a place of pilgrimage From the road below you can see the imposing white basilica and also the biggest attraction Park the car in one of the large parking lots (we were at Saba Porta Nuova Walk through the sturdy city gate Porta Nuova and you'll soon reach the Basilica di Santa Chiara where you can see the remains of Saint Clara in the bottom of the church sometimes singing together in the basilica where you can sit down on a terrace for lunch in use as a church with a very richly decorated interior From the Piazza del Comune we walked up (on the way lunch in a garden with a beautiful view at Bar Giardino San Lorenzo) to climb the Rocca Maggiore This is a medieval fortress with a small museum It was quite a job to do with 38 degrees but definitely worth it Once at the top you will be rewarded with great views Back on the Piazza del Comune we walked through the medieval streets to the Basilica di San Francesco This basilica consists of three parts (crypt lower church and upper church) and we were overwhelmed by the many colorful frescoes by the painter Giotto The tomb of Francis can be visited in the crypt Near the basilica is Ristorante Bar San Francesco but the atmosphere inside is very nice and elegant and you can eat well From the parking lot below you already have a beautiful view of Gubbio which is located against the slope of Monte Ingino When we were there there was a wedding party in the main square On one side of this square is the Palazzo dei Consoli (14e century) From the square you have a magnificent view of the surroundings Here you can wander around and view nice shops with mainly Umbrian delicacies such as truffle tapenade We walked a bit up to the Cattedrale di Santi Mariano e Giacomo looks like a kind of bird cage) all the way from the bottom to the top to visit the basilica of Sant'Ubaldo on top of the mountain (unfortunately we didn't have time for it anymore but we will definitely do it again!).  If you come to Gubbio around Christmas time, you will find the slightly built up 'largest Christmas tree in the world' at Also west of the lake is the Tuscan border, where there is a well-known wine region with one of the most famous places being Montepulciano. This place attracts many tourists every year, not least because there are many wine caves here where you can taste and stock up on wine. This is how we bought delicious red wine at Fattoria Pulcino Once inside you can taste the various wines with delicious antipasti snacks, mmm! Make sure you don't 'taste' too much wine, because after the visit to Montepulciano you can take the car by car Val d'Orcia cross a panoramic route with the typical Tuscan landscapes in yellow and green Definitely worth driving around for a (part) day All the way south of Lake Trasimeno is Orvieto We drove up ourselves where we parked on the south side of the city An alternative way is to park the car at the bottom of the station and go to the historic upper town with the funicular From Piazza Duomo you walk through Via Duomo and Corso Cavour with many nice (ceramic) shops and restaurants Stroll through the old medieval quarter and visit the church of San Giovenale (6e century) with its ancient frescoes and where it is quite pleasant inside on a hot summer day Other interesting places to visit include the Torre del Moro (fun to climb) and the 'underworld' of Orvieto with its many caves (with a tour) This town is known for the American book Under The Tuscan Sun The town overlooks Lake Trasimeno on one side in the distance a visit to the Museo dell'Academia Etrusca is recommended which includes an extensive collection of archaeological finds You can also walk an archaeological route through the city with a guide We have been there twice an afternoon; once for lunch and once for one appetizer to go have a drink We walked a bit over the Piazza Grande and the streets around it which is really fantastically beautiful (and quiet!) You seem to have a museum in the Palazzo della Fraternità dei Laici where you can walk up and have a beautiful view over the city a tip for the appetizer: at Taste on the Corso Italia no You can also buy fresh (homemade and regional) products inside We couldn't resist bringing a delicious fresh pecorino and pear syrup You see: around Lake Trasimeno you will find a wealth of culture atmosphere and conviviality that you will find almost nowhere else Time to plan your (next) stay in the Lake Trasimeno area Here you will find the best and cheapest accommodations in the vicinity of Lake Trasimeno Are you more the camping type? Can also be done here! View the most beautiful campsites around Lake Trasimeno here Have you ever been to Lake Trasimeno yourself Have you seen any beautiful places that also belong in this list Also watch: the most beautiful places in Italy This is Italy is a web magazine aimed at lovers of the country We have been coming to Italy several times a year for almost 25 years to enjoy la dolce vita On ditisitalie.nl you will find Italy news This is Italy is a web magazine by and for Italy lovers learn the Italian language with free and paid courses be inspired by Italian cuisine and culture Here you will also find everything about Italian regions the landscape of Italy and the famous Italian lakes Read more >> © 2009-2025 This is Italy is published by DYC media in Italian: Lago Trasimeno) is centrally located in Italy on the border of the regions of Tuscany and Umbria Here you will experience peace and space that you will not find at home The lake is surrounded by imposing hilltops extensive farmlands and historic towns and is a popular holiday destination among Dutch and Flemish people City trips to the major cities of Florence and Rome are also possible from this central location On the lake itself you will find beautiful and atmospheric towns and cities such as Magione, Castiglione and Passignano. Città della Pieve is the brick town at 500 meters altitude. Here you walk through narrow alleys and discover beautiful lookouts. Castiglione del Lago, located on the shore of the lake it is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy With its historic center and special shops Around the lake you will find beautiful villages and towns with countless nice shops. In the summer there is plenty to do in the form of feast e sagre. In the vicinity of the lake you can indulge in hiking and cycling And of course there are real water sports such as sailing You can enjoy 17 beaches on the lake in the summer months but also use the various public pools that are located near the beaches Many campsites also have their own swimming pool Then you will certainly enjoy yourself here The Parco del Lago Trasimeno is one of the most important parks in Umbria A holiday around Lake Trasimeno guarantees a mix of tranquility And the accommodation for your Trasimeno holiday Around the lake you can choose from many hundreds of hotels holiday homes and a number of nice campsites Because camping is what the Dutch and Flemish prefer to do There is no shortage of campsites around Lake Trasimeno The lake is located in central Italy and is therefore very suitable as a base for city trips The campsites around Lake Trasimeno vary in size and luxury One thing is certain: the most beautiful campsites are in a unique location surrounded by nature reserves or historic villages These are the 10 most beautiful campsites around Lake Trasimeno A lovely site right on the northern shore of Lake Trasimeno This campsite guarantees a magnificent view over the sky-blue lake two outdoor swimming pools with sunbathing areas and sports fields After a day full of sports activities and games it is time to settle down in the restaurant with its covered outdoor terrace In the evening it is pleasantly busy at the bar The campsite is very popular among the Dutch partly thanks to the excellent animation team At Camping Badiaccia Village you stay in a luxury chalet or mobile home If you come with your own camping equipment View Camping Village Badiaccia Camping Punta Navaccia in Tuoro sul Trasimeno isn't necessarily one of the prettiest campsites (although the grove on the shores of the lake overlooking Isola Maggiore will appeal to campers) This campsite is certainly one of the nicest campsites on Lake Trasimeno and that is why we include it in this last which is especially popular among the Dutch is the most northern campsite on the banks of Lake Trasimeno At Camping Punta Navaccia you will find everything you expect from an Italian holiday: outdoor pools a small marina and a good entertainment team For the youth there is a disco around the corner for toddlers and preschoolers the mini club From this campsite you can make interesting trips to the picturesque villages and towns or take a bike ride through the beautiful nature The campsite has plenty of camping spots available You can also stay in one of the standard to luxury mobile homes Or do you rent a relatively inexpensive bungalow tent If you want to make your holiday at the lake extra special View Camping Village Punta Navaccia La Spiaggia is located in the medieval town of Passignano sul Trasimeno From the campsite you can directly reach the sandy and pebble beach you can also go to the private outdoor pool For the little ones there is a nice playground Feel free to bring your pet: dogs are welcome (on a leash) Immediately ask about the challenging walking tours or the most beautiful cycling routes Camping La Spiaggia offers shady camping pitches View Campsite La Spiaggia Camping Eden Park is located in Torricella for when it doesn't have to be so luxurious and busy for you Eden Park is located in the middle of the Trasimeno Natural Park You will find a variety of cycling and walking routes here The small but friendly site is less than 50 meters away on the lake and has a number of basic amenities This campsite is also known for its unobstructed view View Campsite Eden Park old oaks and a panoramic view: that is Camping Village Cerquestra This camping/glamping site is located on the western shore of Lake Trasimeno For daily shopping you can go to the small supermarket so that they can also enjoy a well-deserved holiday a small town on a hill (295 meters above sea level) Remarkable: this village has only 180 inhabitants So you won't run into anyone quickly and certainly not around lunch-time This medium-sized site has 122 pitches and offers free Wi-Fi which means that some areas are less accessible with a caravan View Camping Village Cerquestra We stay on the west bank of Lake Trasimeno This village is worth a visit: the old city walls form the foundation for the houses Camping Riva Verde is located in the middle of a wooded area For the kids or sports enthusiasts there is a sports field and playground think of the inner person at the restaurant Of course you can also cook for yourself: there is a small supermarket You stay in a mobile home or bungalow or you rent a pitch with demarcation You can choose from pitches with or without shade In the vicinity of the campsite you will also find a nice water park for the children View Campsite Riva Verde We arrive at the south side of Lake Trasimeno Camping Villaggio Italgest in Sant'Arcangelo is close to the town of Perugia and has a private outdoor pool the beautiful jacuzzi and the sports facilities this is the ideal campsite for the whole family Cook something yourself or settle down in the restaurant In the evening you can enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar where they meet other children in the playground Be sure to visit the city of Perugia with the Gothic town hall This four-star campsite has several pitches with a beautiful view over the lake View Campsite Villaggio Italgest Camping Polvese is located between the rolling hills of southern Tuscany and the green heart of Umbria This is a luxury campsite on the southern shore of the lake overlooking the largest island in Lake Trasimeno: Isola Polvese There is more than enough to see and experience here for young and old have fun with the entertainment program or enjoy a bike ride In the evening at the barbecue or relax in the restaurant One more drink at the bar and it's time to sleep The next day there are new activities on the program The best day trips are made to Perugia or Rome take a dip in the recently renovated outdoor pool At camping Polvese you stay in a beautiful mobile home or you rent a camping spot View Camping Village Polvese On to the western shores of Lake Trasimeno located near the town of Castiglione del Lago one of the most beautiful villages in Italy This small but friendly site is ideal for children: the water on the banks remains shallow for a long time At the campsite you will find a paddling pool a small restaurant and excellent sanitary facilities but the sublime surroundings and the beautiful medieval village more than make up for this The location of Camping Listro is rated with a 9 on Zoover.nl Less than one kilometer away you will find supermarkets surprising shops and excellent restaurants The old center is partly surrounded by old city walls Of course you can also go for a modern mobile home these mobile homes are very quietly located View Campsite Listro Camping Trasimeno on the northeastern shore definitely belongs in this list of the best campsites around Lake Trasimeno If only because of the name… But this neat campsite certainly doesn't have to rely on that The exploiters of the campsite – the Posta family – gained ample experience at other campsites before they opened their new campsite on Lake Trasimeno in 2017 The sanitary facilities are spotless and well equipped and on the medium-sized campsite you will find a snack bar a pizzeria and a shop where you can get fresh There is a supermarket just 2 kilometers from the campsite The pitches at Camping Trasimeno are spacious The pitches are lined by trees and some have direct views of the lake A beautiful campsite where you can relax with the whole family Camping Trasimeno in Passignano sul Trasimeno has an outdoor playground a sports field and a Dutch-speaking entertainment team It is not for nothing that the camping site receives a 9,2 on Zoover from visitors View Campsite Trasimeno Via this last campsite we have arrived again on the northern side of Lake Trasimeno This was our selection of the 10 most beautiful campsites near Lake Trasimeno But maybe you have other tips for camping on or near the lake so we can add them to our list of top campsites