Once again, time for the delicious Eurochocolate festival of Perugia 2010 which takes place in the ancient centre, for 10 of the sweetest days imaginable, from 15-24 October. During this time, the historic centre is transformed into a huge alfreco chocolateria and for those who are addicted….bliss!   The Eurochocolate festival incorporates many big events concentrated on “food of the gods” [...]

Yum!  Once again, time for the Eurochocolate festival of Perugia 2009  which takes place in the ancient centre, for 19 of the sweetest days imaginable.  The event claims the most popular fetival of Chocolate and therefore making Perugia, the European capital of Chocolate!  During this time, the historic centre is transformed into a huge alfreco chocolateria and for [...]

Stages are set across the city centre of Perugia for Umbria Jazz 2009 – undoubtedly Italy’s main Jazz event of the year. The eclectic line-up of Umbria Jazz Festival tells the spectators at what extent music can be different and the reasons why it all deserves attention. Popular songwriters such as Paolo Conte, Burt Bacharach, [...]

Artistic masterpieces gathered by two collectors from vastly different worlds are brought together for a major new exhibition in this Umbrian town.  Palazzo Baldeschi is hosting the show, which features around 50 pieces from the prestigious Phillips Collection of Washington and the Ricci Oddi Collection of Piacenza in northern Italy. The masterpieces on display include [...]

Umbria Jazz Festival 2008 is one of the most important events dedicated to jazz in Europe For 35 years, the historic centre of Perugia has hosted this famous event. Since this time, world famous jazz artists have come to Perugia. The Jazz Festival takes place during the month of July, and this year, for 10 days from 11th [...]