Corsa all’Anello in Narni
Every year at the beginning of May is the Corsa all’Anello in Narni. It is a medieval festival dating back to 1371 and walking around here, actually feels like going back to the middle ages. A must see when you're in Umbria in May. The three districts, Fraporta, Santa...
Events and saffron in Città della Pieve
Città della Pieve is the town where the famous painter Pietro Vannucci, Il Perugino was born. On top of its hill, Città della Pieve looks out over the rolling hills of both Tuscany and Umbria. From here one can easily explore the area around Lake Trasimeno and...
Visit the antique market in Arezzo, Tuscany
Every first Sunday of the month and the Saturday of the same weekend there is a large antique fair in the old town center of Arezzo in Tuscany. Arezzo is only 40 minute's driving from Lake Trasimeno in Umbria and worth a visit on any day. Arezzo For many people,...
Visit La Badia in S. Arcangelo
On a cloudy day we visited an ancient monastery dating back to the year 1000 overlooking Lake Trasimeno in Umbria. This restored abby “La Badia” has 16 apartments of which two are made where once the wine cellars were. The convent is in S. Arcangelo,...
A day out in the Sibillini mountains
Since we had a very mild winter, the second in a row, we decided to go up in the mountains to find some snow. We had a great day out in the Sibillini mountains, bordering Umbria and the Marche: fun for the kids, great food and a stunning landscape. We started the day...
International Women’s Day
International women’s day is celebrated world wide on the 8th of March. In Italy women will be offered mimosa flowers. This tree is a symbol for Women’s day, it is in full bloom around the beginning of March and has an overwhelming profume. International Women’s day...
MAEC Museum in Cortona, Tuscany
A visit to the MAEC museum in Cortona.
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