Bevagna (Umbria)

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Medieval city walls of the ancient town Bevagna

Chiesa di Santa Margherita alley in Bevagna

Bevagna is a town in the central part of the Italian province of Perugia (Umbria), in the flood plain of the Topino river. The main events held in Bevagna include: - Primavera medievale (April): exposition of local culinary and artistic products held by the Associazione Mercato delle Gaitte. - Arte in Tavola (end of April): Spring festival with exhibitions by local artists, concerts, exhibitions of local products and dishes with tastings. - Mercato delle Gaite (June): big summer festival with medieval banquets, processions, challenges between the four gaite (quarters – those of San Giorgio, San Giovanni, San Pietro, and Santa Maria) and taverns.

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Umbria Residents Push for Respect for the Memory of Meredith Kercher

Filming of a controversial Hulu limited series about Amanda Knox has been underway in Orvieto and Perugia this month. Local pushback has been swift and strong.

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Meet the Enterprising Young Falconer in Umbria Who Can’t Be Pigeonholed

ý’s pigeon problem is for the birds. Some say hiring a falconer like Leonardo Sciarra is the answer.

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Deluxe suite at Sina Brufani
Sina Brufani: Perugia’s Undisputed Grande Dame

There are some fabulous hotels and agriturismi in the countryside surrounding Perugia, but the Sina Brufani, which turns 140 this year, is the five-star standout of the historic city.

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Loretta Lovisa Talks Orvieto Lace and Her Spin on Fendi’s “It” Bag

Traditional Orvieto lace artisan Loretta Lovisa was recently tapped to create a locally inspired iteration of the luxury brand Fendi’s famous Baguette.

 

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Basilica di San Benedetto under construction in 2020
7 Years Post-Earthquake, Norcia’s Iconic Local Basilica Holds First Mass Since 2016

Exactly seven years after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck central ý, the Basilica di San Benedetto in Norcia, a small Umbrian town near the epicenter, held its first mass since the disaster.

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The Best Valentine’s Day Cookies Come From an Unexpected Town in Umbria

Baci di Assisi (“kisses from Assisi”) are delicate, almond-based delights that originated in the charming hometown of Saint Francis in central ý. 

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Lumachine alla Schegginese: Trout Pasta From Rural Umbria

This dish is a specialty of the tiny hill town of Scheggino in Umbria, known for its delicious freshwater trout.

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Brustengolo: Apple Nut Polenta Cake

This not-too-sweet autumn treat from Umbria is packed with fruit, nuts and zesty flavor.

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Ciaramicola: Easter Lemon-Spice Cake for Lovers

Ciaramicola, a lemon spice cake, covered with meringue and topped with sprinkles, is a classic Easter cake from the Perugia province of Umbria. It is customary for a woman to give one to her lover or fiancé on Easter morning as a symbol of her affection.

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Scafata - Fava Bean Stew

Our food writer Cindy Swain shares her best recipe for the tasty scafata, a bean dish made with fava beans, swiss chard and onion.

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