Umbria

Destinations

• Hotel Roccafiore Countryside and Well-Being

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  Countries:	Italy
  Category:	Hotels

  Exclusive farmhouse romanticism! Roccafiore is a delightful feel-good oasis surrounded by vines and olive groves. The scent of rosemary lingers in the air. The medieval bell towers of the picturesque town sparkle golden. 13 rooms and suites in three styles: rustic modern, masterly minimal, or extravagantly stylish are housed in three buildings - an old stone house, a country villa and a modern structure. The spa spoils you with aromas of wild herbs. The view from the pool is divine.

  Address:

  Roccafiore Countryside and Well-Being, Località Collina, 06059 Chioano di Todi, Italy

  Contact:

  Leonardo Baccarelli, proprietor
  Tel.: +39–075–8942416 Fax: +39–075–8942416
  E-Mail: info@roccafiore.it

  Parking:

  Parking available directly outside the building.

  Opening hours:

  Open year-round.

  Good to know:

  The Cantina Roccafiore is just a few hundred metres away: guests can try the home-made wines, oils and other products here. The walls of the modern vineyard estate are decorated with alternating exhibitions by regional artists.

  Further information:

  www.roccafiore.it

• Cantina Franco Todini Vineyard

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  Countries:	Italy
  Category:	Vineyards

  The wines of the Franco Todini vineyard are considered a hot tip by experts. Their names certainly sound promising: Nero della Cervara, Rubro and Bianco del Cavaliere. Wine has been cultivated here since 1968. In 2006 the vineyard estate was reconstructed, however, despite modern architecture, they have kept its traditional style. After harvesting, the grapes are rigorously selected. The wine is produced in limited quantities only. Also homemade are the cold-pressed olive oil, honey and sauces.

  Address:

  Cantina Franco Todini, Frazione Collevalenza, 06050 Todi, Italy

  Contact:

  Dr. Roberto Corsetti, general manager
  Tel.: +39–075–887 122 Fax: +39–075–887 122
  E-Mail: agricola@agricolatodini.com

  Parking:

  Parking available directly outside the building.

  Opening hours:

  Open year-round, Mon. - Fri. from 08:00 - 18:00 hrs; Saturdays by appointment.

  Good to know:

  : A tasting can be arranged on request.

  Further information:

  www.cantinafrancotodini.com

• San Francesco Municipal Museum

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  Countries:	Italy
  Category:	Museums

  Franciscan monks built the Church of San Francesco between 1335 and 1338. The municipal museum opened in the former church in 1990 subsequent to the renovation of the adjoining convent. Here one can admire the fresco cycle entitled The Life of Saint Francis by Benezzo Gozzoli, one of the best-known Italian artists of his time. The twelve rectangular tablets depict scenes from the life of the saint. Perugino and Vanucci have also left their masterly works here.

  Address:

  Il Museo Civico di San Francesco, Via Ringhiera Umbra 6, 06036 Montefalco, Italy

  Contact:

  Maria Augusta Tamburini, manager
  Tel.: +39–0742–379598 Fax: +39–0742–379598
  E-Mail: culturabiblioteca@comunemontefalco.pg.it

  Parking:

  Parking available in the immediate vicinity.

  Opening hours:

  June - August open daily from 10:30 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 hrs; September, October and March - May open daily from 10:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 18:00 hrs; November - February Tue. - Sun. from 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:30 - 17:00 hrs.

  Good to know:

  The existing collection is supplemented with alternating exhibitions by contemporary Italian artists.

  Further information:

  www.montefalcodoc.it

• Redibis Restaurant

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  Countries:	Italy
  Category:	Food & drink

  "Redibis": Latin for "I will return". One could hardly imagine a more suitable name for this extraordinary place. By way of inspiration for his aroma-intensive creations, chef Antonio Falcone draws on the 750 recipes contained within the collection of traditional dishes of the Angeli Nieri Mongalli family. The straightforward flavours fully unfold in the imposing ambience. Any gourmet's heart beats faster under these 2000 year-old vaults in the dining room in the Roman theatre ruin.

  Address:

  Redibis Ristorant, Via dell’Anfiteatro, 06031 Bevagna, Italy

  Contact:

  Francesco Antonini Angeli Nieri Mongalli, proprietors
  Tel.: +39–0742–360 130 Fax: +39–0742–360 130
  E-Mail: info@redibis.it

  Parking:

  Parking available in the vicinity; direct road access is not available to non-residents of the hotel.

  Opening hours:

  Open year-round; Wed. - Mon.; reservations required.

  Good to know:

  The restaurant is part of to L’Orto degli Angeli - this luxury hotel is located within the centuries-old walls of two ancient palaces.

  Further information:

  www.redibis.it

• The Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi

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  Countries:	Italy
  Category:	Sightseeing

  The basilica sits majestically on the slopes of the Mount Subasio overlooking the town. It is comprised of two churches, one stacked on top of the other. The upper church is bright, gothic, and high, the lower is an unfussy Romanesque design. In addition to the tomb of Saint Francis, one can also admire the allegorical frescos of Giotto. Some 200 m2 of frescos fell to the floor in tiny fragments during a severe earthquake in 1997. Since then the frescos have been painstakingly restored and returned to their original positions.

  Address:

  Basilika San Francesco Assisi, Piazza S. Francesco 2, 06082 Assisi, Italy

  Contact:

  Ufficio informazioni del Sacro Convento
  Tel.: +39–075–8190084 Fax: +39–075–8190084
  E-Mail: visite@sanfrancescoassisi.org

  Parking:

  Parking available in the immediate vicinity.

  Opening hours:

  Open year-round daily from 08:30 - 18:45 hrs.

  Good to know:

  Since 1756 the basilica bears the honorary title "Basilica Maior" - it is one of the seven highest-ranking Roman Catholic churches. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.

  Further information:

  www.sanfrancescoassisi.org

• Olive oil museum

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  Countries:	Italy
  Category:	Museums

  The museum is located in a medieval oil mill. Olive oil was pressed here until just a few decades ago. Lavishly renovated, the historic structures and centuries-old characteristics of the mill have been retained. The history of the olive is explained over three-floors and techniques for oil manufacture are shown from ancient times through to the avant-garde. Well-known quotations about the oily fruit decorate the walls. Archaeological finds serve to provide evidence for its mythological origins.

  Address:

  Museo dell’Olivo e dell’Olio, Via Garibaldi 10, 06089 Torgiano, Italy

  Contact:

  Maria Grazia Marchetti Lungarotti, museum curator
  Tel.: +39–075–9880300 Fax: +39–075–9880300
  E-Mail: museoolio@lungarotti.it

  Parking:

  Parking available in the immediate vicinity.

  Opening hours:

  Open year-round; May - October from 10:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 hrs; November - April from 10:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 18:00 hrs.

  Good to know:

  Adults € 4.50 / youths € 2.50 / Children up to 6 years old free of charge. At the museum’s inn, very close by visitors can try various types of olives and countless types of olive oil.

  Further information:

  www.lungarotti.it

• Golf Club Perugia

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  Countries:	Italy
  Category:	Golf courses

  The Perugia Golf Club is situated just 5 km away from the Etruscan town of the same name. Opened in 1959 as a 9-hole course, architect David Mezzacane gave the slightly hilly terrain a facelift at the beginning of the 90s, completely redesigned the course and expanded it to 18 fairways. Play on the short and quick fairways requires both skill and precision. Sumptuously covered old trees border the fairways. The clubhouse was built around two historic limekilns dating from 1921.

  Address:

  Golf Club Perugia, Loc. Santa Sabina, 06074 Ellera Umbra, Italy

  Contact:

  Filippo Cirri, director
  Tel.: +39–075–5172 204 Fax: +39–075–5172 204
  E-Mail: segreteria@golfclubperugia.it

  Parking:

  Parking available directly outside the building.

  Opening hours:

  Open all-year-round Tue - Sun; July and August also open Monday; reception office open 08:30 - 18:00 hrs; Tee times from 08:00 - dusk.

  Course:

  One 18-hole course (Par 72).

  Handicap:

  One 18-hole course (Par 72).

  Greenfee:

  One 18-hole course (Par 72).

  Golf Pro:

  Antonello Barlozzi et Maurizio Taricone

  Good to know:

  There are beautiful pool facilities for sunbathing, swimming and relaxing after the game.

  Further information:

  www.golfclubperugia.it

• Antinori Marchesi Castello della Sala vineyard

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  Countries:	Italy
  Category:	Vineyards

  The best-known wine of Umbria is the Cervaro della Sala. The Chardonnay is produced from 80% Chardonnay and 20% Grechetto, an old Umbrian grape, and has the aroma of pear, pineapple and citrus fruit. Straw-yellow in colour with a touch of fine vanilla, its name allures to the 14th century owner of the castle. In 1940 the famous Italian aristocratic family Antinori acquired the estate in the Apennine Mountains between Rome und Florence. Their focus is placed firmly on indigenous grape varieties.

  Address:

  Antinori Marchesi Castello della Sala, Loc. Sala, 05016 Ficulle, Italy

  Contact:

  Tiziana Taschini
  Tel.: +39–0763–86 051 Fax: +39–0763–86 051
  E-Mail: castellodellasala@antinori.it

  Parking:

  Parking available directly outside the building.

  Opening hours:

  Wine sales Mon. - Fri. in the wine cellars, Saturday from 10:00 - 13:00 hrs in the castle shop and upon arrangement.

  Good to know:

  The Italian Gambero Rosso has awarded the golden-yellow Chardonnay with its coveted three glasses a total of 14 times since the first vintage of Cervaro della Sala in 1987.

  Further information:

  www.antinori.it

• La Badia Restaurant

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  Countries:	Italy
  Category:	Food & drink

  The stony island in the green sea: the twelve-sided tower dating from the year 1103 rises defiantly over the trees. Once the residence of cardinals and popes, the former 6th century monastery now houses the Hotel & Restaurant La Badia. Torches romantically light the way between the columns and cloisters at night. Gourmets will love the homemade fettuccine, tagliolini with black truffles and homemade bread with game salami under the tufa vaults of the massive fortress.

  Address:

  Ristorante La Badia, Località La Badia 8, 05019 Orvieto, Italy

  Contact:

  Luisa Fiumi, proprietor
  Tel.: +39–0763–301959 Fax: +39–0763–301959
  E-Mail: info@labadiahotel.it

  Parking:

  Parking available directly outside the building.

  Opening hours:

  Open daily March - December; reservation required.

  Good to know:

  The estate has an old sacristy with frescos from the 13th and 14th centuries and a floor mosaic made from white marble and red shale.

  Further information:

  www.labadiahotel.it

• Enoteca Oberdan - Wine & Delicacies

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  Countries:	Italy
  Category:	Local manufacturers

  The Enoteca Oberdan is hidden behind a blue-green door right at the entrance of the town. Here you can buy cheese, wine and ham from all over Italy. However, the focus lies on regional produce. The Enoteca is very well-known among the locals for its excellent cuisine. The charming restaurant has space for up to 20 persons. The menu changes daily. The dishes are traditional. Ideal for a typical Umbrian lunch, the end of the day can also be enjoyed here.

  Address:

  Enoteca Oberdan - Vino e Cucina, Via A. Ciufelli 22, 06059 Todi, Italy

  Contact:

  Elsa and Christiano, proprietors
  Tel.: +39–075–8945409 Fax: +39–075–8945409
  E-Mail: enotecaoberdan@libero.it

  Parking:

  Parking available for a fee at the foot of the town: The upper town centre is reached via gondola. From here the Enoteca Oberdan is only a few steps away.

  Opening hours:

  Open year-round Wed. - Sat. from 12:00 - 00:00 hrs; Closed from mid-January - mid-February; tasting upon arrangement.

  Good to know:

  Only 100 metres further is the abOVO gallery. The hand-made works on show are known as "organic art" and are produced by various artists, including Roland Summer, winner of the Bavarian state prize.

  Further information:

  www.abovogallery.com.