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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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Hair dryer

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Gluten free

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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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Accepting groups

Small pets allowed

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TV - TV Sat

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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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Disabled access

Small pets allowed

Air conditioning

Lift

Hair dryer

Bar

Safe deposit box

Wellness centre/SPA

Family room

Minibar

Gluten free

Internet

Gym

Park/Garden

Swimming pool

Restaurant

Conference hall

Sauna

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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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Small pets allowed

Air conditioning

Hair dryer

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Blog Blog Recipe6 February 202430 March 2023 By umbriasi 0

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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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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What to do in Umbria in February? UmbriaSì tells you

February is the month of Valentine’s Day, and Umbria, with its romantic charm and dreamy landscapes, is the ideal destination to celebrate love. Whether you want to surprise your better half or simply live an unforgettable experience, this land knows how to ignite romance.

Here are our three tips on what to do in Umbria in February

Celebrate love in the land of Saint Valentine

Terni, the birthplace of Saint Valentine, transforms into the beating heart of romance during this month. The Basilica of Saint Valentine hosts the evocative Festa della Promessa, where couples can renew their vows of love. In addition, the atmosphere is enhanced by special events, concerts and markets dedicated to lovers. A perfect opportunity to make your Valentine’s Day truly unique, immersed in a historical and romantic setting.

Experiences to share: spa and relaxation for couples

February is the ideal month to indulge in moments of pure relaxation together. Choose a stay in one of the spas immersed in the Umbrian hills, where you can enjoy wellness treatments, couple massages and heated pools with breathtaking views. The intimate atmospheres and suggestive views create the perfect context to pamper yourself and share moments of complicity with your other half.

A toast to love: tastings in the cellar

Umbria is a land of great wines and in February the cellars transform into ideal places to celebrate love. Many cellars offer exclusive packages for couples, with romantic toasts among ancient barrels and dreamy views. An experience that combines authentic flavors and unforgettable atmospheres.

We are waiting for you in Umbria

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Hotel Umbriaverde Sporting & Resort

Umbriaverde Sporting & Resort nestled among the green Umbrian hills adjacent to the famous medieval villages of Todi and Montefalco is strategically positioned in the heart of Umbria.

The Hotel has 35 rooms, all recently renovated to make your stay as comfortable as possible. There is also a spa centre, a gym, an outdoor swimming pool and a professional skeet shooting range at your disposal

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Football pitch

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Gluten free

TV - TV Sat

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Bicycle rental

Gym

Parking

Park/Garden

Swimming pool

Restaurant

Conference hall

Sauna

Solarium

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Hotel Park Ge.Al.

The structure, located in the immediate vicinity of the Città di Castello Nord exit of the E-45 highway, is less than a kilometer from the historic center. The ideal accommodation for those who choose to spend their holiday or weekend discovering our beautiful city and the Upper Tiber Valley.

During the summer you can spend pleasant moments of relaxation in the large garden with swimming pool.

The relaxing atmosphere and the courtesy of the staff will welcome you in a comfortable environment with attention to detail.

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The Sanctuary of Merciful Love of Collevalenza

Umbria, with its picturesque hilly landscapes, medieval villages, and deep spiritual roots, is one of Italy’s gems. Among the numerous attractions this region has to offer, the Sanctuary of Collevalenza stands out as a place of devotion, hope, and reflection.

Located just a few kilometers from Todi, the Sanctuary of Collevalenza was founded at the behest of Mother Hope and built by the Spanish architect Julio Lafuente in 1951, with the intent of creating a place that represented and expressed God’s Mercy for all the faithful who had committed a sin and were seeking forgiveness and spiritual comfort.

An Enchanting Architecture
Beyond its spiritual significance, the Sanctuary also captivates visitors from an architectural standpoint: it has a circular plan with two large sacred halls, the crypt, and the upper church, which converge into a single architectural entity.

The Sanctuary creates a serene, welcoming, and bright atmosphere, thanks to a huge concave glass window.

Pilgrims visiting this sacred place are greeted with genuine smiles and a kindness typical of Umbrian hospitality. They can always confess, in the name of the same Mercy that the Sanctuary represents.

The Message of Water and the Famous Pools
Since March 1, 1979, the Water of the Sanctuary, coming from a nearby well, has been flowing into the pools (separated for men and women) and open to pilgrims or for the immersion of the sick, who could immerse themselves during the “Liturgy of the Waters” by the priests of the Sanctuary.

Currently, the “Liturgies of the Waters” are still active, while due to post-pandemic restrictions, immersions have been temporarily suspended, but at the same time, pilgrims who go to the Sanctuary and participate in the liturgy will be accompanied by the priest to the feet of the statue of Mary the Mediatrix to drink from the small fountains while reciting the prayer of the proper use of the Water and its spiritual meanings as “refreshment to the body and health to the soul and renewal of wonders for healings,” as always said by Mother Hope.

The Water of the Sanctuary is still considered a sign of Grace and an instrument of the Lord’s Mercy.