Category Archives: Entertainment

The Englishwoman dines and listens to old favourites in Corinaldo at I Tigli

Posted on 24 Aug, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

  I have never eaten in a more beautiful place than this. Sitting on this open-air terrace built into the city walls, I feel as if it’s the most beautiful place to eat in the world. The evening sky, harmonious … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman survives rain in Italy (with a little help from Dante).

Posted on 18 Jan, 2015 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Rain I love the book “The Enchanted April” by Elizabeth von Arnim, but every time I read it a little voice says to me, “In real life it would have been raining!”. It rains a lot in Italy, and the … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman celebrates with memories, flags and dancing

Posted on 26 Aug, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

The 9 Tarocchi (Tarot cards) in Corinaldo is one of our favourite restaurants and on Friday 1 August they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their opening. The restaurant was founded in 1964 by a group of young people, in their … Continue reading →

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The Englishwoman in Corinaldo; a personal take

Posted on 30 Jun, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

One of the most beautiful small towns in Italy. It actually belongs to an association called “I borghi più belli d’Italia” (“Italy’s most beautiful small towns”) which claims to have strict entry conditions. When we take our guests round the town, … Continue reading →

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Return to Corinaldo (continued)

Posted on 23 Jun, 2014 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Let me take you round some of our favourite places and activities in Corinaldo. Where we ate and drank. I’m pleased to say that Corinaldo’s Corso has livened up a lot since our last visit. In our opinion this is … Continue reading →

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Nominate il vostro borgo preferito dell’entroterra Marchigiana; create il graduatorio dei borghi

Posted on 22 Sep, 2013 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Con ringraziamenti a The Sunday Times travel section 15.09.2013 Secondo The Sunday Times, i francesi hanno trovato il loro village preferito. Qual’è il vostro borgo preferito nelle Marche? Ecco una lista delle attrezzature e impianti necessari perche un borgo possa concorrere, liberamente … Continue reading →

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Morris men at Monte San Vito

Posted on 16 Sep, 2013 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Tataworld writes Last Friday I was at the BAVARIAN BEER FAIR in Monte San Vito. Already last year I had attended, but this year I was pleasantly surprised: an Oktoberfest embryo in a pretty village in the Marche, where you can taste typical … Continue reading →

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Summer Jamboree day#3 (Photo by Matteo Crescentini)

Posted on 15 Sep, 2013 by An Englishwoman in Italy

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Help create a league table of hill-towns in Le Marche

Posted on 15 Sep, 2013 by An Englishwoman in Italy

With acknowledgements to The Sunday Times travel section 15.09.2013 The Sunday Times reports that the French have found their favourite village. What’s your favourite hill town in Le Marche? Here is a check-list freely adapted from The Sunday Times. All … Continue reading →

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Theatres in the Hill Towns of the Marches

Posted on 9 Oct, 2011 by An Englishwoman in Italy

 Le Marche is said to have more theatres than any other Italian region. See the photos below for some of them. Here they have a Pergolesi festival every year.   I love this tiny little building. It does extend far … Continue reading →

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