 | Full | umbria SUMMER LANDSCAPES
10. 08. 2013 21:53:23
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - Green Umbria turns golden! The spectacle is seen in our countryside, in the month of July. The magic of flowering on the Castelluccio plateau. Hay, wheat, flowers, sunflowers show themselves at their best in all their splendor.... |
 | Full | the hills of Lake Trasimeno | SUMMER SUNSETS
12. 08. 2013 05:54:36
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - Trekking in the area at sunset - Summer Sunsets '13 -departure for the excursion from the hamlet of Sanguineto di Tuoro (PG)The place is reached by exiting the PG-Bettolle Highway Ring Road at Tuoro and upon reaching the village, turn left following the visible signs for the Sang... |
 | | MAGICAL IN EVERY SEASON | CASTELLUCCIO DI NORCIA
20. 08. 2013 15:56:24
© CLAUDIO MORTINI There are not many written testimonies about the origins of Castelluccio (PG), but we can say with certainty that human presence in these highlands is not a recent fact.... |
 | Full | MIRABILANDIA 2013
22. 08. 2013 22:23:39
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - Mirabilandia is the largest park in Italy, it boasts a record-breaking Water Coaster, the tallest in the world in its category, called DiVertical, a coaster that thus expands the offer of imposing coasters together with Katun and iSpeed.... |
 | | Umbria | PIEDILUCO AND ITS LAKE
24. 08. 2013 06:26:40
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - Piediluco is a hamlet of the municipality of Terni (TR).Located at 375 m a.s.l., the village is inhabited by 523 residents. It rises on the shore of the homonymous lake which, together with the waters of the Velino River, feeds the Marmore Falls.... |
 | | Umbria | MARMORE FALLS
24. 08. 2013 15:30:43
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - The Marmore Falls near Terni, in Umbria, with a considerable height of 165 meters, is the largest man-made waterfall in the world, but also the oldest. It was created in 271 BC by the ancient Romans when they diverted the stagnant Velino River, making it flow into the Nera River.... |
 | Full | LAGO DI MISURINA The Pearl of Cadore
2. 09. 2013 14:08:01
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - Lake Misurina is the largest natural lake in Cadore and is located at 1,754 m a.s.l. in Misurina, a hamlet of Auronzo di Cadore (Belluno). The perimeter is 2.6 km while the depth is 5 meters.... |
 | | FORNI DI SOPRA Pearl of the Alps | FRIULIAN DOLOMITES
2. 09. 2013 23:08:28
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - Framed by the splendid peaks of the Eastern Friulian Dolomites, on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage list, located in the heart of a wide and sunny basin, Forni di Sopra is in Carnia, in the eastern part of the Natural Park of the Friulian Dolomites, one of the largest in the Alp... |
 | | CORTINA D'AMPEZZO in summer
3. 09. 2013 13:04:28
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - Only in the last 80 years has the world become aware of Cortina's treasures, of that remote valleysurrounded by imposing bastions, of those majestic peaks that every year attract hundreds of thousands of tourists, both in winter hunting ski slopes and snowboard, and in summer, am... |
 | | VARMOST FRIULIAN DOLOMITES the malghe trail
3. 09. 2013 20:59:00
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - The Forni malghe trail, among pastures and panoramas among the valleys of the Friulian Dolomites. The malghe Varmòst, Tartoi, Tragonia and Montemaggiore are connected by the CAI 211 trail which offers a splendid high-altitude trekking opportunity for enthusiasts.... |
 | | AURONZO DI CADORE in summer
4. 09. 2013 21:49:23
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - Auronzo di Cadore (Belluno) in Veneto is a tourist resort in strong expansion. Strong in its position alongside the most spectacular Dolomite groups, but united with exceptional accessibility and located just a few minutes by car from the motorway network and the beautiful Cortin... |
 | | Umbria | PACIANO Nature, silence and peace
5. 09. 2013 21:59:47
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - The urban structure of Paciano (PG), of 13th-century origin, features a fan-shaped plan articulated on three parallel streets connected by orthogonal alleys. The village is enclosed within a 14th-century wall about 600 meters long, including eight towers and three access gates, t... |
 | | MONTE DEL LAGO summer sunsets
11. 09. 2013 22:20:10
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - Summer sunsets.Walks in the area at sunset.In conjunction with the Festival delle Corrispondenze organized by the Municipality of Magione, the 'Sunsets' will have an appendix: the walk in question will start from the Monte del Lago parking lot and move through the village streets... |
 | | ARQUATA DEL TRONTO The Queen of the Two Parks
12. 09. 2013 02:58:01
© CLAUDIO MORTINI - The fortress city of Arquata (AP), compact and austere, rises with its medieval castle in the midst of a rich and wild land that has always aroused fantasies, dreams and hopes.... |
 | | RIPATRANSONE Belvedere of the Piceno
12. 09. 2013 21:06:44
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -Ripatransone, village of 4,400 inhabitants in the province of Ascoli Piceno in the Marche.The main town, located on a high hill (494 m a.s.l.) a short distance from the sea (12.5 km), is among the oldest centers of the province, in which it also has one of the largest municipal te... |
 | | September Landscapes | Marche THE PICENO
19. 09. 2013 01:41:47
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -The Piceno is located in the heart of central Italy, enclosed on one side by the Apennines and on the other by the sea: splendid and extremely varied landscapes for those crossing the Marche.... |
 | | FERMO Jewel of the Marche
20. 09. 2013 00:18:51
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -One of the jewels of the Marche is Fermo. The city develops on the slopes of Monte Sabulo, a hill open towards the sea and the Apennines, and is dominated by the imposing cathedral; only seven km away is the ancient port of Fermo, today Porto San Giorgio!... |
 | Full | ACQUAVIVA PICENA Suggestive Village
20. 09. 2013 22:40:05
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -Acquaviva Picena (AP) rises on a hill overlooking the Tronto valley landscape, a few kilometers from the Adriatic Sea and San Benedetto del Tronto.From the mid-hill elevation of the town (359 m a.s.l.), on clear days it is possible to glimpse, besides the highest peak of the Sibil... |
 | Full | Umbrian landscape | UMBRIA September Landscapes
21. 09. 2013 12:11:29
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -Hot and dry September ripens every fruit In September the expert never travels uncovered September, for the poor is already winter If in September you hear vats and barrels thunder you can prepare... |
 | | September Landscapes - Tuscany Landscapes | TUSCANY
23. 09. 2013 20:39:03
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -September, month of grape harvests: what better occasion to visit the villages of Tuscany, travel the Wine Roads that get lost in the countryside and above all taste the Tuscan wines famous all over the world.... |
 | Full | CASAMARI ABBEY in Ciociaria | VEROLI
2. 10. 2013 23:17:55
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -Veroli is an Italian municipality of 20,798 inhabitants in the province of Frosinone in Lazio.The city, perched on a ridge of the Monti Ernici, is located at 570 meters altitude.... |
 | Full | TALAMONE Fishermen's Village | TUSCANY
3. 10. 2013 03:44:30
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -Talamone is a small center located at the southern end of the Uccellina mountains, in the municipality of Orbetello (GR); it is a very ancient town rich in history, a step away from the Maremma Natural Park.... |
 | | ALATRI and CERTOSA DI TRISULTI in Ciociaria
5. 10. 2013 09:28:39
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -Alatri is an Italian municipality of 29,642 inhabitants in the province of Frosinone in Lazio.It is one of the main cities of Ciociaria and the third in the province by population after Frosinone and Cassino. It is the ancient Aletrium, which was one of the main centers of the Ita... |
 | | BENEDICTINE ABBEY OF MONTECASSINO
6. 10. 2013 22:16:39
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -At more than 500 meters altitude, overlooking the ancient Casinum, the Volsci and then the Romans had already built majestic temples to dedicate to the gods. On the remains of those pagan buildings, Benedict of Norcia, in 529, built a small oratory, destined to become the mother h... |
 | | ARPINO and ISOLA DEL LIRI in Ciociaria
7. 10. 2013 23:51:12
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -Arpino is one of the oldest centers in the province of Frosinone. Its height above the valley allows admiring an enchanting panorama. Fortified city, the acropolis rises in the Civitavecchia location, at 630 m., stronghold of the Volsci, Samnites and Romans with the characteristic... |
 | Full | CITY OF CASTELLO | UMBRIA
9. 10. 2013 05:40:31
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -Umbria is a region rich in natural beauties, history and culture. Its monuments, civil buildings, Gothic churches, convents and medieval villages tell timeless stories, standing out among the green of the hills and the blue of the sky.... |
 | Full | Tuscany | SIENA LANDS IN OCTOBER
10. 10. 2013 06:19:10
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -October, in the Lands of Siena, has all those colors that are normally present only in the imagination of the most fanciful travelers. The vineyards tend towards a yellow and rust that blends with the color of the earth itself; the silvery green of the olive groves stands out agai... |
 | Full | MONASTERIES OF ST. SCHOLASTICA AND ST. BENEDICT | SUBIACO
11. 10. 2013 20:43:37
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -The Second Book of 'The Dialogues' by St. Gregory the Great recounts that St. Benedict founded twelve monasteries in the Subiaco valley, inhabited by as many monks. He went to live in a nearby place, located in the Neronian villa, situated on the right bank of the Aniene: this was... |
 | Full | The City of Popes | ANAGNI
14. 10. 2013 22:41:01
© CLAUDIO MORTINI -The holy city of the Ernici, founded about 3,000 years ago by Pelasgian populations from Asia Minor and Greece, is located on a spur of the Monti Ernici at 424 meters altitude. It was defined by the German historian Gregorovius as 'one of Europe's most beautiful terraces'.... |
 | Full | EUROCHOCOLATE Perugia
19. 10. 2013 19:31:24
© CLAUDIO MORTINI * Chocolate, the food of the gods. An aphrodisiac food, whose effect, if taken in large quantities, can be comparable to that of a stunning substance. Chocolate is not only one of children's favorite products, but also one of the most loved foods by adults who punctually, every yea... |
 | Full | Luna Park | PERUGIA THE BARACCONI
21. 10. 2013 20:59:21
© CLAUDIO MORTINI * In Perugia they have always been called 'Baracconi', the rides and games of the Luna Park, which from the first week of October, for a month, stop near the 'minimetrò' station at Pian di Massiano, on the occasion of the centuries-old 'Fiera dei Morti'.... |
 | Full | MONTALCINO Picturesque Village of Val d'Orcia
24. 10. 2013 00:08:21
© CLAUDIO MORTINI * Situated on an enchanting hill of 564 m above sea level, Montalcino still preserves intact its charm as an ancient medieval village. Its territory, which is part of the Artistic Natural and Cultural Park of Val d'Orcia, is covered by vineyards (from which high-quality wines like ... |
 | | ABBEY OF SANT'ANTIMO in Tuscany
24. 10. 2013 20:11:28
© CLAUDIO MORTINI * The abbey, a jewel of medieval architecture, rises 9 kilometers from Montalcino in the valley of the Starcia stream, a tributary of the Orcia river, near the village of Castelnuovo dell'Abate. It is one of the most beautiful monuments of Romanesque style, with evident... |
 | VAL D'ORCIA IN AUTUMN Tuscany - Tuscany
25. 10. 2013 12:00:16
© CLAUDIO MORTINI * Every season is good for carving out a weekend in Val d'Orcia. If spring is the apotheosis of green in the undulating landscape, in autumn the fields darken and the hills turn to dozens of shades of ochre, brown but also the yellow of the vineyards. The villages dotting the valle... |
 | Full | WINE ROADS IN AUTUMN | UMBRIA
26. 10. 2013 22:11:36
© CLAUDIO MORTINI * The autumn foliage of the vineyards: paintings in the open skyAutumn, days shorten, the countryside begins to fall asleep slowly and colors become dark, with leaves turning gold until they become brown, passing through fiery red.... |
 | Full | Autumn Paths Among the Vines | UMBRIA
28. 10. 2013 12:04:54
© CLAUDIO MORTINI * The walk winds among the rows of vines arranged on the gentle and mild hill between the municipalities of Perugia, Deruta, Marsciano, starting from Sant' Enea and crossing Castel delle Forme, along local roads that reach the plain of the Tiber and that lead to ... |
 | Full | PERUGIA COLORED BY AUTUMN
30. 10. 2013 05:00:00
© CLAUDIO MORTINI * Sometimes autumn arrives slowly: the colors of the foliage transform from green to yellow gradually, and the leaves begin to fall. Other times, a sudden weather change causes a sort of shock to the trees, which burst into flame in a few days and, on a windy day, shed their foliag... |
 | Full | Perugia – The Fair of the Dead
1. 11. 2013 21:54:15
© CLAUDIO MORTINI The 'Fiera dei morti' in Perugia dates back to the medieval era: there are written testimonies of the Fair from 1260 already defined then as 'customary' and its name was then 'Fiera di Ognissanti', as it was held during that religious feast.... |
 | | Autumn landscapes Dream | Autumn colors in Umbria | AUTUMN COLORS IN UMBRIA
4. 11. 2013 20:28:44
© CLAUDIO MORTINI °°° An explosion of yellow, orange, red, brown, up to plum and purple. These are the shades with which trees are colored between October and November. It is called foliage that spontaneous phenomenon by which some species of trees in autumn change the color of their leaves, from gr... |
 | | LAKE CORBARA | UMBRIA
6. 11. 2013 23:10:24
© CLAUDIO MORTINI *In Umbria, Lake Corbara is located between two interesting art cities, the cities of Orvieto and Todi. It has a depth of 30/40 m and an area of 10-13 km², created by a 641-meter-long dam in the 1960s, it has a depth of 30/40 m and an area of 10-13 km².... |
 | | Red Sea | Marsa Alam | FLORIANA DREAM LAGOON
26. 11. 2013 20:50:26
© CLAUDIO MORTINI *The SettemariClub Floriana Dream Lagoon is an excellent choice for a quality vacation. The level of the structure, Italian management and cuisine, the numerous services available to guests and the excellent location place the Floriana Dream Lagoon at the top of the hotel services ... |
 | Full | Red Sea fishes | Marsa Alam | FISHES AND CORALS | NAKARI BAY
27. 11. 2013 14:06:06
© CLAUDIO MORTINI * The splendid sandy bay of Nakari, 18 km south of the town of Marsa Alam, offers a spectacular coral reef that extends on the right and left sides, sheltered from the wind, hosting many species of fish and a great variety of hard coral formations. The bay is shallow, about 10 mete... |
 | Red Sea | Desert | Mosque | Bedouins | Red Sea | MARSA NAKARI
27. 11. 2013 20:28:16
© CLAUDIO MORTINI * The bay (Marsa) of Nakari is located 78 km south of Marsa Alam airport and 18 km south of Marsa Alam, it has a superb coral reef that hosts many species of fish and a great variety of hard coral formations. The bay is shallow, about 10 meters deep, and gradually slopes down to th... |
 | Full | Umbrian medieval castle | CORCIANO Medieval village
1. 12. 2013 18:55:08
© CLAUDIO MORTINI *CORCIANO: typical Umbrian medieval castle, located 13 km from Perugia. The characteristic village, enclosed in its high wall circuit, even on a November day, shows its beauty, under the rays of a mild sun it colors with autumn!... |
 | Full | EGYPT: THE FLORA OF THE RED SEA | EGYPT: THE FLORA OF THE RED SEA
4. 12. 2013 19:55:13
© CLAUDIO MORTINI *Egypt is a desert country for over 90% of its surface. Many of these arid areas do not allow some forms of life, while others have developed delicate ecosystems. In any case, many of these areas are not inhabited by man. In fact, over 90% of the Egyptian population is concentrated... |
 | | SAN GEMINI The village of waters | UMBRIA
6. 12. 2013 20:38:54
© CLAUDIO MORTINI *It is known for the namesake mineral water. What many do not know, however, is that San Gemini has much more to offer visitors: an elegant and well-preserved historic center, a healthy and cheerful climate, and countless events throughout the year are the ingredients that make it ... |
 | Full | PERUGIA awaits CHRISTMAS 2013
9. 12. 2013 13:30:03
© CLAUDIO MORTINI *Perugia also this year confirms the appointment with PerNatale PerTe to allow Perugians and tourists to live the city, savoring the Christmas atmospheres through attractive and engaging cultural and playful events.... |
 | | Waiting for Christmas | ASSISI Waiting for CHRISTMAS 2013
11. 12. 2013 18:56:01
© CLAUDIO MORTINI *Christmas, in itself, in the imagination of young and old, gives a great sense of celebration and serenity. In Assisi, the city of Saint Francis, everything is even more amplified and one can truly breathe the strong spirituality left by the figure of Italy's patron saint within t... |
 | MARSA ALAM the Bedouins and colors of the RED SEA البدو ألوان البحر الأحمر | EGYPT
14. 12. 2013 11:56:07
© CLAUDIO MORTINI *Initially a small fishing village, Marsa Alam is developing to become one of the main tourist resorts on the Red Sea coast.The city itself is not very attractive. In addition to being located in an industrial area dedicated to phosphate extraction, the country also boasts a large ... |
 | Full | Christmas in Rome | ROME CHRISTMAS 2013
16. 12. 2013 19:55:34
© CLAUDIO MORTINI *St. Peter's, Pope Bergoglio's first Christmas. "Dear brothers and sisters - he said off the cuff starting the greetings, in front of the expanse of open umbrellas in the square - I'm sorry you're under the rain, but I'm with you here, you're brave, thank you."... |