Pintoricchio

2nd February - 29th June 2008

Exhibition of Pintoricchio at the Umbrian National Gallery in Perugia

This event has been planned to celebrate the 550th anniversary of the birth of Pintoricchio - one of the most fascinating protagonists of the Italian Renaissance and a symbol of the city of Perugia.

The exhibition will be held in Perugia at the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria, which has recently completed work to recuperate and enlarge its exhibition spaces. There will also be a second section in Spello, in the Collegiata di Santa Maria Maggiore. The Capella Baglioni, better known as the Capella Bella, is the location of one of Pintoricchio’s most impressive masterpieces.

The events in the life of Pintoricchio are closely linked to the political landscape of Perugia, he was a familiar and loyal servant to Cesare Borgia and he was also connected to the Baglioni family, from whom he received the commission to decorate the walls of the Capella Bella in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Spello, where - between the autumn of 1500 and the spring of 1501 - he created paintings of such magnificent beauty and skill that his fame and eminence in artistic circles in Umbria was ensured for many years to come.

His frescoes are incredibly beautiful and having the chance to see more of the work of this medieval painter is an opportunity not to be missed!

http://www.mostrapintoricchio.it/ENG/pintoricchio/pintoricchio.htm

Ryanair flights to Perugia on Saturday!

Ryanair direct from London Stansted to Perugia

Great news! Ryanair are introducing flights to Perugia, Umbria on Saturdays from 5th April thoughout the summer.

This is perfect as most villas, apartments and holiday homes let from a Saturday to Saturday avoiding the need to find accommodation for the Friday night or missing out one day of your holiday, arriving on the Sunday instead.

Flights are currently available from 1p so get booking!!!

There are still a couple of weeks available in April at the apartment at Villa Bastiola at a special 10% discount, so why not take an early break and come and enjoy spring in Umbria!

Calendimaggio in Assisi

Beginning of May

This festival celebrates popular, ancient traditions. It spectacularly evokes medieval and Renaissance costumes and life. The two ancient medieval districts, the "Parte di Sopra" and the "Parte di Sotto", engage in a challenge which takes the form of theatre shows, concerts, songs and choruses, dances, processions, archery, crossbow and flag-waving displays. The districts compete in a singing contest amidst the spectacular floral decorations, flags, torches and candles.

www.calendimaggioassisi.it