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Yestarday (November 11th) in Italy was Day of Saint Martin. It is occasion to meet with friends and drink new wine (vino novello) which is very sweet but also very strong and to eat chestnuts (castagne).

This railway, which was working between years 1926-1968, was constructed to connect Spoleto with Valnerina Valley and further with Adriatic Coast. It is small example of mountain railway where were used great solutions to defeat difficulties on the way (like valleys, mountains). 51 km of this track with its tunnels, viaducts, bridges and helical paths is a little gem of railway’s engineering.

Few years ago was born idea to reopen closed track for pedestrians and cyclists. The works on way conteined improvements of safety. Old train station in Spoleto changed into Museum of Ferrovia and other one in Sant'Anatolia di Narco into info point for tourists.

Now it’s open about 30 from 51 km: from Spoleto to Cerreto di Spoleto. It is a big attraction and big success.

I made first 19 km from Spoleto to Sant'Anatoplia di Narco. It is a great experience of contact with nature, friendly people on the way and beautiful views.

This small temple sits along the banks of Clitunno River about 1km from famous Fonti del Clitunno. From 2011 it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a part of “Longobards in Italy. Places of the power”. Originally it was a pagan temple dedicated to the river god - Clitumnus. Then on this place was built from the ground Christian temple using materials from Roman mausoleums and villas that surrounded the river. Pagan remains you can find in a crypt. Inside on the walls of apse you can see one of the oldest frescoes in Umbria - fresco of Jesus between apostles Peter and Paul from VIII-th century.

Two days ago we went to Castelluccio to make some shootings for my boyfriend’s video. We were very lucky because today I saw some photos from there with snow again! It’s one of my best places in Umbria or even in all Italy. Blue sky, vibrant green and silence…

Not far away from Foligno you can find very beautiful, small, natural waterfalls of Menotre River. If you ever were in Umbria you may know Cascate delle Marmore close to Terni which are the highest waterfalls in Europe made by men but these ones in Pale ale more charming, much smaller but you are closer to nature where you can relax…and they are for free.

Also the way to arrive to them is very charming: first path leads through olive garden and then with stairs surrounded by rocks.

PS. Cascate di Pale you will reach from Belfiore.

Rasiglia is a small medieval town through which is passing Menotre River with its sources. In all town you hear sound of water.

Like I said, I did. Last Sunday we went to Norcia (Umbria) to join festa del tartufo - event dedicated to truffles where we could try best truffles from the region, some typical food like hams, cheeses, sweets and listen some folk music. 

Also this weekend (March 6/7/8) you can enjoy Nero Norcia!!!

This weekend (February 27/28 - March 1) and next weekend (March 6/7/8) for the 52-nd time in Norcia (Umbria) will have place this event dedicated to truffles. It is a great occasion to try regional food: hams, cheeses, sweets and of course tha main ‘star’ truffle served in many ways. I was there twice already and I hope to come back there also this time. See you!!

http://www.neronorcia.it/mostramercato/

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