Holiday
'In the Name of the Rose'
Monasteries
in Le Marche 17-24
June 2006
from:
Italie Magazine, volume 16 nr.2.
During
a trip in Italy you've probably
once catched your eyes on the early
Medieval monasteries, in the mountains,
or on top of a hill. How was life
then and what about traditions?
Was it similar to the movie after
Umberto Eco's 'In the Name of the
Rose ? Terra D'Arte gives the answers,
they arrange cultural holidays in
Central Italy. The theme of one
of the courses discusses monasteries
in Le Marche. During the course
you visit three monasteries: The
Abbey of Chiaravalle di Fiastra
surrounded by woods and
Roman remains, the Augustinian
monastery of S.Nicola in
the heart of the Medieval city Tolentino
and the monastery of Macereto
in the National Park of the Sibilini
Mountains.
The friars were important patrons
of art throughout the Middle Ages
and the Renaissance, and their wishes
and religious ideas influenced the
local arts in a striking way. Monasteries
and art are conserved well, giving
you the chance to immagine from
nearby the life of the friars.
The
course 'Monasteries in Le Marche',
is inclusive 1 week accommodation
at the Caravanserraglio agriturismo
in Le Marche, 2 excursions, 1 cooking
course, 2 dinners and 1 brunch,
from 460,00 euros per week. Click
here for the detailed itinerary
