Cittaslow

The International Association Cittaslow, based on the philosophy of Slow Food, was founded in Orvieto in October 1999.

Themain office of the International Association Cittaslow is hosted in Il Palazzo del Gusto, in the fifteenth-century convent of San Giovanni.

Cittaslow Association is made up of a group of municipalities sharing a new idea of considering the town itself and thinking of a different way of development, based on the improving of life quality.
The main goal of cittaslow, was and still is today, to enlarge the philosophy of Slow Food to local communities and to government of towns, applying the concepts of ecogastronomy at practice of everyday life.

Municipalities which join the association are motivated by curios people of a recovered time, where man is still protagonist of the slow and healthy succession of seasons , respectful of citizens' health , the authenticity of products and good food, rich of fascinating craft traditions of valuable works of art, squares, theaters, shops, cafés, restaurants, places of the spirit and unspoiled landscapes, characterized by spontaneity of religious rites, respect of traditions through the joy of a slow and quiet living.

For further information: www.cittaslow.net