Country House Monastero le Grazie

Country House Monastero le Grazie

The Country House Monastero le Grazie is an oasis of peace and tranquility an hour’s drive from Rome, a central hub from which guests can immerse themselves in beauty and history and visit all the wonders of Umbria. This ancient Cistercian Monastery of the fourteenth century has been totally renovated, it is also an excellent choice to host events and weddings with both civil and religious rites inside the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Grazie.

Il restaurant of the Country house is famous for its gourmet and traditional cuisine that uses only local products from Umbrian farms. It is possible to enjoy the beautiful swimming pool in the park of the structure or participate in organized trips by bicycle or on horseback.

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    Borgo di Celle Ralais & Spa

    Borgo di Celle Ralais & Spa

    Borgo di Celle Relais&Spa is located in the heart of the Upper Tiber Valley, a few kilometers from Città di Castello, on the border between Umbria and Toscana. It enjoys a breathtaking views.
    Borgo di Celle has 24 rooms (single rooms, double and twin rooms, three-beds rooms, family rooms) and an apartment that can accommodate up to 6 guests. The rooms are equipped with all comforts.

    Borgo di celle offers a relaxing stay, it’s the ideal place to take a break and recover one’s energy. Professional massage services are available upon request if you need some extra cuddles.During the summer season our charming outdoor swimming pool opens, perfectly inserted in the medieval context and surrounded by so much natural beauty.

    In the panoramic terrace overlooking the valley, our chef lead you in tasting the typical dishes of Umbrian cuisine and you will rediscover refined flavours and aromas through the best fresh in-season products served with selected wines from the best wineries.

    Thanks to the large spaces of the structure, both internal and external, our location is perfect for organizing events such as weddings, conferences, banquets, meetings.
    Discover all the charm of Umbria exploring it with our E-bikes!
    Whether you are an experienced cyclist or a beginner, we offer tailor-made itineraries for every level of preparation suitable for all ages. The distance varies from 30 to 300 minutes.

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      The Legends of Saint Valentine

      The story of Saint Valentine of Terni is shrouded in mystery and folklore, with various legends intertwining over the centuries.

      Saint Valentine is revered as the patron saint of lovers, and his feast day on February 14th is celebrated worldwide. Valentine was a Christian bishop from Terni, who died as a martyr in Rome on February 14th, 273 AD. He was laid to rest in Terni, in the Basilica where his relics can still be found today.

      One of the most famous legends tells that Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century AD had issued a decree that prohibited the marriage of young men, believing that singles made better soldiers. However, Valentine disobeyed this decree and continued to perform secret weddings for young couples. When his disobedience was discovered, Valentine was arrested and brought before the Emperor. During his imprisonment, legend has it that Valentine healed the blindness of his jailer’s daughter and that, before his execution, he wrote her a farewell letter, signing it “From your Valentine.”

      This story has helped to cement Saint Valentine’s association with romantic love. Another version of the Saint Valentine story suggests that he might have been martyred for aiding persecuted Christians during the reign of Claudius II. Yet another legend tells of Valentine witnessing two young lovers arguing and giving them a rose, urging them to hold it together as a way to reconcile, and then having doves fly around them, hence the term “lovebirds.” In any case, the figure of Saint Valentine quickly became a symbol of love and devotion, and his feast day became associated with romantic love over the centuries.

      Boutique Hotel Aurora & Private Spa

      Boutique Hotel Aurora & Private Spa

      The hotel’s building can be found within the old Roman walls that were part of a XII-century ex Franciscan convent where the consecrated Egidio, a friend of Saint Francis, stayed.

      In 1957 the Aurora Inn opened. This new opening happened alongside the famous Festival dei Due Mondi brought to life by Maestro Menotti. The Festival led artists, musicians, writers, painters, sculptors, scientists, aristocrats and politicians to Spoleto. Many of them have been guests of the Aurora Inn due to its fortunate location in the historical centre, close to the theatres.

      Aurora Boutique Hotel & Private SPA is in the heart of the beautiful Spoleto, a town that is part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It offers good quality services to all its guests who can roam around the town’s centre without needing a car.

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        Grand Hotel Italia

        Grand Hotel Italia

        The Grand Hotel Italia is located in the center of Orvieto and is the largest historic hotel in the city.

        A few steps from the suggestive Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo now used as a Conference Centre, the Duomo and all the most famous monuments of the medieval city.
        It is an ancient 19th century building on 5 floors, for over 30 years managed by 3 families of friends and hoteliers from Orvieto, who have put hospitality at the center of their professional experience.

        The structure has large common areas, 2 breakfast rooms, bar, meeting rooms, 24-hour reception and a beautiful terrace available to all guests where you can relax and admire the beauties of the historic centre.
        The large and bright rooms, 46 in total, are divided into two types: Classic and Superior. They are all equipped with a bathroom with shower or bathtub, electronic key access, air conditioning, safe, mini bar, TV, hairdryer, free wi-fi access.

        Seven of the recently renovated superior rooms on the top floor of the hotel have a private terrace with a panoramic view of the historic center of the city.
        Due to its location, the Grand Hotel Italia is the ideal point from which to explore Orvieto and its historic center in maximum comfort.

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          Grand Hotel San Gemini

          Grand Hotel San Gemini

          History, art, luxury, beauty, elegance, technology and hospitality. The Ducal Palace of the Santacroce family, now Grand Hotel Sangemini, is sumptuous and elegant in its architectural configuration that is fully characterized by those lines typical of the stately homes of the century. XVIII.

          The shapes and colors of the rooms magically envelop the entire structure of the historic Palazzo dei Principi Santacroce, rich in works of art and where you can admire the magnificent paintings of the “Galleria degli Affreschi”and the small but precious art gallery of the Conti Ottelio room that houses works by Umbrian artists from 1500 to today. The restaurant Origine offers a catering attention to detail, with attention to select only large raw materials in terms of quality: space for local breeders, farmers and small suppliers of ternano.

          The focus revolves around the idea of returning to the origin of taste and the use of traditional raw materials, without forcing and without superstructures, but with the elegance and creative flicker needed to bring to the table the poorest ingredients of the territory, exalting the taste with mastery without ever exceeding. The swimming pool in the secular park, private Canova Spa and Canova Fitness complete the services of the hotel.

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            Hotel Villa Ciconia

            Hotel Villa Ciconia

            Villa Ciconia is an authentic 15th century villa immersed in an oasis of centuries-old greenery from which you can reach the center of Orvieto in just a few minutes by car or by funicular.

            A residence full of history and art, was originally a Roman tower “La Turchinetta” property of Monaldeschi of Cervara married with Catherina of Sweden, this enlargement was commissioned to Ippolito Scalza, a great architect and sculptor who became famous for being the master builder of the Orvieto Cathedral in 1567 and for the decorations created in the church such as the Pietà

            The garden, where you find our swimming pool, is a real park, surrounded by 3 courses of water that make it a peninsula, with ancient Trees, Holms, Palms, roses, bamboos and other typical Mediterranean plants. In spring and summer is colored by flowers. 
            The Restaurant, on the ground floor is in the main hall with a lacunar ceiling with engraved and decorated stripes, painted with allegorical motifs and landscape scenes. One can admire a stone fireplace which is thought to be realized by “Ippolito Scalza”.

            The twelve, unique rooms, whose windows overlook the park, are on the first floor.
            The recent reconstructuring has retained all the original features of the villa (thick walls, large beams, and terracotta paving), altrough guaranteeing every comfort and the original atmosphere.

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              Carnival Recipes in Umbria

              #COOK WITH UMBRIASI

              We told you about Carnival, its origins and traditional Umbrian desserts.
              Today here we bring you the recipes of the Carnival:
              Prepare the apron, the work surface and ready to knead and then enjoy!

              FRAPPE

              Ingredients
              500 g of 00 flour
              3 eggs
              Lemon peel to taste
              1 teaspoon baking powder
              250 g of butter
              100 g of sugar
              1 pinch of salt

              For frying
              1 liter of peanut oil

              To decorate
              Powdered sugar/honey or alkermes

              Method
              Create a fountain of flour on the work surface and arrange the baking powder in the centre, start mixing flour and baking powder, then always in the center add the eggs, the lemon peel (pay attention to the white part of the lemon which is more bitter) and the pinch of salt. Once the ingredients are mixed, add the butter at room temperature and the sugar. The dough will be ready when it is smooth, homogeneous and will come off easily from your hands. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes covered with cling film.
              After 30 minutes, roll out the dough with a rolling pin until it forms a sheet that is not too thin. With the washer, cut the dough into rectangular strips with a small cut in the center where you pass one end of the frappa through the middle, simulating a bow.
              Fry the frappe in hot oil for about 5 minutes. Once ready and cooled, decorate them with icing sugar, honey or alchermes as you like

              CASTAGNOLE

              Ingredients
              230 g of 00 flour
              2 eggs
              ½ sachet of baking powder
              4 Tablespoons of sugar
              1 small glass of liqueur (mistrà, sambuca)
              50 ml of milk at room temperature
              2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
              Lemon peel to taste
              1 pinch of salt

              To frying
              Plenty of peanut oil

              To decorate
              Icing sugar/honey or alchermes and colored sugared almonds

              Method
              Break the eggs into a small bowl and mix with the sugar until you have a frothy and light consistency. The sugar must be well mixed. Add the sambuca, slowly add the milk and oil and finally the grated lemon peel (pay attention to the white part, as above!). Mix everything until all the ingredients are well blended. Then add the flour and baking powder until you get a batter-like consistency.Let the mixture rest covered for about 10-15 minutes.Pour the batter into hot oil (help yourself with a spoon to form balls) and turn them halfway through cooking. Once ready, decorate with alchermes honey sugar and colored sprinkles

              N.B There are variations that also include filling them with cream, chocolate cream or cream!

              STRUFOLI

              Ingredients
              400 g of flour
              6 eggs
              6 tablespoons of sugar
              1 small glass of Mistrà or Sambuca
              1 lemon peel and lemon juice
              1 cup of milk
              25 g of baking powder
              6 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil

              To frying

              2 liters of peanut oil

              To decorate

              Honey

              Method

              With a whisk, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until you obtain a frothy consistency. Whip the remaining egg whites until stiff and add them to the yolks and mix well. Add the lemon peels and slowly add the oil and milk.
              Gradually add the flour, baking powder, lemon juice and liqueur. Knead until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough. Sprinkle it with oil and cover it with a cloth to let it rest for at least 2 hours.
              Slide the balls of dough into the hot oil (again with the help of a spoon). To help the dough remain round, slowly rotate the pan (with the handles) in which you are frying the strufoli (be careful! )
              Once cooled, sprinkle them with honey melted in a bain-marie.

              CICERCHIATA UMBRA

              Ingredients
              300 g of 00 flour
              30 g of butter
              3 eggs
              1/2 grated lemon peel
              Alchermes to taste

              To frying
              2 liters of peanut oil

              To decorate
              400 g of honey
              colorful candies
              dried fruit like almonds cut into strips
              100 g of candied fruit

              Method
              On a pastry board, mix the flour with the eggs, the lemon peel, the butter at room temperature and the liqueur until a homogeneous and smooth consistency is obtained. Create sausages from the dough from which to obtain the irregular balls cut with a knife and fry them in hot oil. Heat the butter and once melted, pour the fried balls and mix well. Then add the sugared almonds, candied fruit and almonds to taste.
              Then cut into strips 150 gr. of peeled almond

               

              CRESCIONDA SPOLETINA

              Ingredients
              50 g of 00 flour
              70 g of sugar
              4 eggs
              500ml of milk
              200 g of macaroons
              50 ml of mistrà liqueur
              100 g of dark chocolate
              1 grated lemon peel

              Method
              With a whisk or mixer, blend the amaretti biscuits. Then proceed by beating the yolks with the sugar until you get a frothy consistency; then add the minced chocolate, the liqueur and the milk slowly. Finally, the amaretti biscuits and the flour little by little, together with the grated lemon. Whip the egg whites until stiff which will then be joined to the mixture from bottom to top. Grease and flour a baking tray (24 cm in diameter) and bake at 180° for 60 minutes.

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              Carnival sweets in Umbria

              The ancient Latin saying reads
              “semel in anno licet insanire – once a year it is permissible to go crazy”

              Carnival Origin
              The common thread that binds Carnival, the mask or masquerade party par excellence, all over the world seems to be precisely the concept that is furthest from what the Romans called mos maiorum, good morals, morality.

              But before we get to the Romans, let’s take a few steps back.
              The origin of the Carnival dates back to 4000 years ago with the Egyptians and the rites in honor of Isis, the goddess of fertility.

              With the Romans, the Carnival Festival coincided with the Lupercali, in honor of the God Luperco, symbol of Roman fertility. The period, for both Egyptians and Romans, is celebrated at the end of February.

              Sacred and Profane
              The Carnival, between banquets, parties and masks, thus becomes a sort of social “level”: a disguise that hides the status of belonging and allows everyone to set aside moral rigidity for a day.
              With Christianity, Carnival from the Latin “carnem levare”, Shrove Tuesday becomes the last day to eat meat before abstaining from consuming it during the period of Lent but also the last opportunity to fill your belly with sweets rich in sugars!

              Tipical sweety food in Umbria
              Whether it’s Egyptian, Roman or Christian, the “reasons” of Carnival are disguise (masquerade) and the consumption of food, especially sweets!

              Let’s see what are the typical ones in Umbria:

              • Frappe
                Strips of sweet puff pastry in the shape of a bow. Covered with alchermes sugar or honey, they can be either fried (as per the original recipe) or baked in the “lighter” variant. In any case, the result is a crunchy, sweet and tasty pastry.
              • Castagnòle
                The name derives from the memory of the small chestnuts with their rounded shape. The dough is composed of flour, eggs, sugar, yeast and an aromatic liqueur. Also these sweets, as per tradition, are fried paying particular attention to making them golden on the outside and cooked well inside, helping them to remain round during cooking by moving the pan in a rotating direction. Then covered with sugar, honey or alchermes.
              • Strufoli
                Traditional from Perugino, they resemble castagnole with the difference of having a softer texture and are, on the other hand, larger in size. They are then covered with sweet dripping honey.
              • Cicerchiata umbra
                From the name of the Umbrian Cicerchia, a rounded legume, the cicerchiata is a crown of sweet balls covered in honey.
              • Crescionda spoletina
                With this dessert we move to Spoleto with its Crescionda.
                Originally prepared with chicken broth, or lard, in fact also known as “grescia unta” for being particularly fat, sugar, cheese, chocolate and breadcrumbs were then added. Or the version prepared with apples and dried fruit. Today his recipe marries modernity using chocolate, milk and amaretti biscuits. It is also recognized as a Traditional Umbrian Agri-Food Product.

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              Country Hotel Poggiomanente

              Country Hotel Poggiomanente

              Set within a beautiful garden, with a magnificient view on the surrounding Umbrian hills, this ancient windmill has been completely restored to welcome you into a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.
              It offers large rooms with country views equipped with heating, air conditioning,Sky Tv, hair-dryer,Wifi. Living rooms with old walls and original ceiling arches, as well as a swimming pool and gardens complete the naturalistic quality of the complex.A rich italian Buffet breakfast with local products is served every morning.

              The on-site Restaurant is one of the most appreciated in the area and a point of reference for those who appreciate quality food & wine holidays in Umbria: truffle, porcini mushrooms, roast meat and handmade pasta are some speciality of the menu.
              The Ceremonial Hall is also an extremely lovely part of the facility, an elegant space available for special occasions and banquets such as weddings,parties and other events. It is a Convivial Hall closed off by large windows in the winter and opened out onto the gardens during the midler seasons.

              The complex is located between Umbertide and Gubbio, just a short time away from the most important Umbrian cities and neighbouring regions of central Italy.

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