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Solomeo Preserved

© Christian Kerber The village's Castello di Monte Frondoso.

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Journey to Solomeo where cashmere-king Brunello Cucinelli has preserved the historic charm of his hometown.

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2 Hotels 2 Activities

Destinations: Assisi · Porto & The North

Themes: Arts + Culture · Eco-Travel

Inspired by: Creating an Italian Cashmere Kingdom in Umbria — by Christopher Petkanas, Published Oct. 2008

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Locanda Solomeo

Porto & The North | Europe | Portugal

Donatella and Pier Luigi Cavicchi opened Locanda Solomeo, the town’s only hotel and real restaurant. The Locanda is humble—everything, you might sa... More

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Malvarina

Assisi | Europe | Italy | Lazio & Umbria | Umbria

A farmhouse in nearby Assisi, with simple rooms and extraordinary food.
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Brunello Cucinelli

Porto & The North | Europe | Portugal

Given the unknowableness of what moves a luxury product, Cashmere-giant Cucinelli’s conviction that benevolent ideology motors his company is as go
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Solomeo Medieval Fair

Porto & The North | Europe | Portugal

A nine-day, village-wide medieval street fair held every July sounds corny and is corny, in a good way, with falconry and weaving demonstrations, w... More

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