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It wasn’t long after I moved to the tiny village of Pieve di Compresseto in the heart of Italy that I discovered the secret to living a long, healthy life. Of the 100 people who live here, at least 70 of them are senior citizens and many have lived into their 90s. Maria, the town’s matriarch, will be 103 this year. While she physically doesn’t get...

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Castello di Campello Alto in Umbria is a fortified settlement that rises on top of a hill and overlooks the Spoleto valley. Dating back to the fourteenth century, today you can admire much of its original structure still intact.  According to the most accredited testimonies, Castello di Campello Alto was built by the will of the baron of Burgundy R...

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Italy is known for its rich history, culture, and scenic beauty. However, there are still some hidden gems in the country that are yet to be explored by many tourists. Amelia, a small town located in the Umbria region, is one such gem that has remained relatively unknown to the world. Despite its small size, Amelia is packed with fascinating histor...

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At first glance, Solomeo appears to be another picture-perfect sleepy hilltop hamlet in Umbria, Italy. But a closer look reveals that not only is the medieval village home to Brunello Cucinelli and his eponymous global brand that started with cashmere knitwear, it’s also what he calls the “essence” and “heart” of his personal entrepreneurial and sp...

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If you want to explore places rich in history or relax, do not miss these Trips out of town with Italian destinations. Winter opens the cold and leads to a routine that can be broken by visiting some exceptional places. A trip out of town to a place full of treasures to explore or a relaxing weekend can regenerate and make the arrival of winter enj...

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One of SPSCA's signature programs for our members is our Scholarship Program. Scholarships are awarded to study at the University for Foreigners (Università per Stranieri), the oldest and most prestigious Italian institution engaged in teaching Italian language and culture, located in the heart of historic Perugia. Students not only have an opportu...

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Spello is known as one of the beautiful Italian villages, ideal for discovering great Renaissance masterpieces, marvelous mosaics play, and hidden treasures in Italy. This small town village is located in the Umbria region between Assisi and Foligno. With this in mind, here are a few reasons why you should enjoy Spello's genuine soul before it turn...

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Boom of walkers in 2022, +26% compared to last year. There were 4,203 walkers from 57 nations who reached the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi alone, in groups or in the company of their four-legged friends. Data collected by the Statio Peregrinorum, an office of the Basilica of St. Francis, show that the majority of pilgrims, who arrived in Assis...

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Whoever studies the history of medicine finds L’Orvietan,” says Lamberto Bernardini. In his laboratory in Orvieto, Italy, a medieval hill town famous for its soaring duomo, that history is all around. Bernardini’s vaulted, frescoed space dates to the 1200s. One of the rooms in his lab is a museum-like space filled with historic books and framed ant...

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Acquasparta is a village of about 5,000 in the Terni province of Umbria, located in the picturesque hills of this beautiful region. Its name derives from the Latin ad aquas partas, or “spread out waters,” because the area has always been rich in beneficial water sources. Nearby, we find those of Sangemini and Fabia, both known to all Italians, beca...

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