REGIONE UMBRIA, ITALY’s “CUORE VERDE” SEMINAR with FOOD TASTING @ SMITHSONIAN

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REGIONE UMBRIA: "ITALY'S CUORE VERDE"
An illustrated Seminar with FOOD TASTING
@ SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

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A delightful virtual tour of Umbria, the “Green Heart of Italy” with its lush landscape, exploring famous towns such as Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, Orvieto, Spoleto complete with a real taste of the region’s delights: Wines and truffles.

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SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES
Present

A Seminar with FOOD TASTING
"REGIONE UMBRIA: Italy's CUORE VERDE"

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2014 | 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM

SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES - S. DILLON RIPLEY CENTER

1100 Jefferson Drive, SW | Washington, DC 20036

PHONE: 202-633-3030

METRORAIL: SMITHSONIAN MALL Exit (Blue/Orange Lines)

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Nicknamed the “Green Heart of Italy” because of its lush landscape, warm people, and central location, Umbria has it all: ancient ruins, Renaissance art, scenic landscapes, and medieval hill-towns.

The region is also renowned for its exceptional wines and food such as olive oil, salamis, cheeses, and renowned black and white truffles.

This evening, food historian Francine Segan leads a delightful virtual tour of Umbria, beginning with Perugia, home of the University of Perugia, founded in 1308, and Assisi, a World Heritage Site and home to two medieval castles, a Roman amphitheater, and several stunning cathedrals. The region is also known for Spoleto and its world-famous music festival; Gubbio, a medieval town that boasts the world’s largest Christmas tree - a fact recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records; and Orvieto, notable for its stunning cathedral and an intricate network of underground tunnel and wells dating from Etruscan times.

At tour's end get ready to taste the region’s delights: Sample wine produced by the award-winning Arnaldo Caprai winery and delicious truffle products by Urbani (http://urbani.com/), from UMBRIA, the "Green heart of Italy".