Foligno’s Beautiful Christmas Lights

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Post published:December 17, 2020
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Christmas Cheer in Foligno! We were a little worried that the City of Foligno would forgo putting up the annual Christmas light displays due to COVID. Well, as it turned…

Harvesting Olives in Treggio

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Post published:October 25, 2020
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Enjoying the Olive Harvest with Dear Friends! This oil was pressed the day before we harvested olives at our friend's farm. This "frantoio" or olive oil mill services many of…

Palazzo Colonna fountain and gardens

A Beautiful Day in Rome – Palazzo Colonna

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Post published:August 28, 2020
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A Beautiful Day in Rome - Palazzo Colonna I should probably start this story with a little background. We live in Foligno, which is a small town located in Umbria,…

Giostra della Quintana

Giostra della Quintana Foligno

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Post published:June 13, 2020
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Giostra della Quintana - Foligno Giostra della Quintana is a jousting tournament that takes place 2 times per year in Foligno. The Challenge happens in June and the Rematch occurs…

l'infiorata 2019 Fonte di borgo

Spello’s Flower Festival – L’inforata

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Post published:June 8, 2020
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Spello's Flower Festival - L'infiorata The annual Flower Festival of Spello occurs exactly 2 months after Easter in celebration of Corpus Domini. It is one of the most spectacular festivals…