Umbria e Cultura

The Abbey of San Felice in Giano dell’Umbria: a history of art and oil

1 Settembre 20231 Settembre 2023 umbriaecultura

The Abbey of San Felice in Giano dell’Umbria opens its millenary doors for a visit to discover the history and many curiosities surrounding the use of oil in the Middle Ages. A journey through the rooms of the Abbey, once inhabited by Benedictines, Franciscans and Augustinians, to learn about the history of the famous “San Felice” oil and discover the…

Discovering the paths of Orvieto Underground

13 Agosto 20206 Agosto 2020 umbriaecultura

Orvieto underground is one of the underground paths that characterize the subsoil of Orvieto. It is more or less 3000 years that Orvieto has been digging in the tuff block on which the city stands. Almost every house contains tunnels and caves, still mainly used as cellars, but used, over time, for the most varied uses. Perforated therefore by a…