Father’s Day in Umbria Italy
March 19 is Father's Day in Italy. In Italy it is called La Festa del Papa or Festa di San Giuseppe: feast of the father of Jesus, Saint Joseph. On the local radio I heard that this feast has been "invented" at the beginning of the 20st century, to also give father's...
Visiting Sansepolcro and Anghiari in Tuscany
At just 15 minutes driving from Città di Castello in the North of Umbria are the towns of Sansepolcro and Anghiari. Both are situated close to the E45, just over the border in Tuscany. Sansepolcro Sansepolcro is in the valley and the largest of the two towns. In the...
Monte del Lago – Vittoria Aganoor and Guido Pompilj
Saturday the 21st of February and Sunday the 22nd the international day of tourist guides was celebrated in Italy. In many places free guided tours were offered. Also in Umbria. On Saturday there was a guided tour in Monte del Lago at Lake Trasimeno. During this tour...
Saint Francis of Assisi
The medieval city of Assisi is an important religious destination for many people. It is built at the foothill of Monte Subasio. Giovanni di Pietro di Bernadone became known as Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226). In his youth he lived a luxury life. His father was a...
Cortona in winter
At a stone's throw from Lake Trasimeno in Umbria is the Tuscan town of Cortona. For many people abroad this town has become known by the book of Francis Mayes, Under the Tuscan Sun. Living in the area I wasn't too impressed by it, but it attracted a lot of visitors to...
Cinghiale in umido
Last weekend I had guests for dinner and prepared "Cinghiale in umido", wild bore stew, which is always a success. Now, you think where does she get wild bore from? Well, at the moment it is hunting season here and the hunt for wild bore is quite popular. There are...
Fall in Gubbio Umbria
Gubbio is located to the north of Assisi and is about 40 km northeast of Perugia. Its history dates back to pre-Roman times. It is an extremely ancient town set on the slopes of Monte Ingino. It has a selection of medieval, Gothic, and Renaissance palaces, churches,...
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