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

Today in Italy is celebrated Father’s Day. Why March 19-th? Like in many countries with Catholic tradition Festa del Papa’ is celebrated in Day of San Giuseppe (eng. Saint Joseph) who was husband of Holy Mary and foster father of Jesus.

So if in your country you also celebrate Father’s Day go and give the best wishes to your dads, even if you are big boys, hug them, even if you are far away call them. There is nothing better then small gestures which show that you care and love :)

Also known as Santa Maria alla Navicella. This church was built in ancient times on Celio Hill, rebuilt in IX-th century, then in XVI-th century interior was modified again by the Medici family. The facade is in Renaissance style. Interior is divided in three naves separated by granite columns taken from ancient temple. 

A city with Etruscan origins locted in historical region - Tuscia - where were many Etruscan cities, conquered by Romans in IV-th century B.C.

The historic, medieval center of Viterbo is still surrounded by walls built in XI-th and XII-th centuries with many ancient gates.

Viterbo is known as a City of Popes. In fact in XIII-th century it was a place of a papacy for about 24 years and here was a place from where Popes ruled country and were elected. In this period Viterbo had more inhabitants than Rome.

Area around Viterbo is famous for therms, some of them are in use since Etruscan or Romans days.

For the city very characteristic are towers and fountains. “Must see” is a good preserved, medieval district of San Pellegrino.

Also in Italy we celebrate today Women’s Day. Typical gift is a bouquet of mimosa flowers or ‘mimosa cake’ or better both of them! :D

Auguri a tutte le donne!!

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/

Siena is one of the most popular cities in Tuscany.

I was there about two weeks ago for a short trip. It was my second time in Siena and again the biggest impression on me made Piazza del Campo - one of the most beautiful medieval squares in Europe in shape of shell. On this square twice a year has place famous Pallio (horse race which tradition takes from Middle Ages). On Piazza del Campo are placed also Palazzo Pubblico built at the end of XIII-th century where now is Museum and Torre del Mangia (built in first half of XIV-th century; tower is open for tourist and just for 10 euro and after 503 stairs you can see panorama of Siena ;))

Close to Piazza del Campo is located second the most know sights of Siena - Duomo from XII-th century built in gothic style.

All historic center of Siena is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.

According to legend Siena was founded by sons of Remus (brother of Romulus - founder of Rome). They took as a family arm she-wolf suckling twins Romulus and Remus. Historically Siena was first settled by Etruscans (about 900-400 BC).