Norcia-Roccaporena Bike Trek
To 20/5/2012
Norcia (PG) -
On May 20th the Foligno branch of CAI has scheduled a bike trek from Norcia to Roccaporena.
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Valnerina
To Monte Pizzuto With Quattro Passi
To 20/5/2012
Norcia (PG) -
The Quattro Passi association has scheduled a trek up Monte Pizzuto for May 20th, in order to appreciate the stunning views from here over the magnificent Appennine mountain range. Meet at 8.45am at Porta Assisana. The trek will be led by Fabio Miconi.
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Celebrating St Rita in Preci
To 22/5/2012
Preci (PG) -
On May 22nd Preci will be commemorating the feast day of St Rita - the patron saint of impossible causes.
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Celebrazioni Ritiane in Cascia
To 22/5/2012
Cascia (PG) -
On May 21st and 22nd Cascia will be commemorating the feast day of St Rita, who was born here and thanks to whom the city ranks as one of the world's most important pilgrimage destinations. Over the centuries the programme of the celebrations has evolved into a spiritually enriching succession of purely celebratory appointments interperced with time for reflection and prayer.
Besides the many religious functions normally scheduled to honour the saint, there will be the arrival of the ...
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The Feast of St Eutitius
To 23/5/2012
Preci (PG) -
On May 23rd the magnificent Abbey of Sant'Eutizio - once a major financial and political influence in the entire area - will be hosting the traditional procession dedicated to its founder, St Eutitius, a Syrian monk who somehow found his way to Umbria and founded the abbey in the 5th century AD. Rrefreshments will follow.
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Il gatto di trova in Norcia
To 27/5/2012
Norcia (PG) -
On May 27th at 9.15pm the Teatro Civico will be hosting the Dieccafò company from Campello sul Clitunno in their production of Il gatto di trova, part of the Graziano Graziani review of Umbrian vernacular theatre.
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Hemp Museum in Sant'Anatolia di Narco
To 31/5/2012
SantʼAnatolia di Narco (PG) -
The Museo della Canapa in Santa'Anatolia is part of the Valnerina network of environmental museums that aim to study, preserve and exploit the traditional and historical customs of this entire area. Open all year round by appointment only, the museum documents the flourishing textile industry associated with hemp that developed in the Valnerina. Guided tours available both in Italian and other languages.
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Mule Treks Around Norcia
To 31/5/2012
Norcia (PG) -
The perfect way to enjoy a long trek without the bother of heavy luggage is to book one of the mule treks available in Norcia, with expeditions into the Sibillini mountains. The mules in fact carry all the baggage, making these treks suitable even for children.
Advance booking required.
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The Secrets of the Crypt of St Benedict's
To 31/5/2012
Norcia (PG) -
Visits to the cypt of the Basilica of St Benedict's in Norcia take place each day at 7.45pm on the dot. At this time a monk will in fact pull back the red cordon that normally closes this part of the church to the public. Those who wish to penetrate into the heart of the basilica and take part in the reserved Completa lithurgical function should gather at the steps on the left hand side of the church, at the allocated time.
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Flying Over Castelluccio di Norcia
To 31/5/2012
Norcia (PG) -
Prodelta offers thrilling hang gliding and paragliding experiences even for beginners, thanks to its twin seat facilities by which the craft will be piloted by an expert guide while you have all the fun soaking up the magnificent scenery below.
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