Yesterday was a sunny day, perfect weather for a visit the medieval village of Todi where I hadn't been for years. From the Porta Romana we walked up to the centre. It is about 20 minutes walking up hill to get to the centre of town. If you are not particularly fit,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Dutch friends of mine came to Umbria and stayed near Spoleto, a lovely town to spend some days in Umbria. It had been a while that we saw each other and we decided to catch up and meet in Montefalco. Montefalco is known as the "balcony of Umbria". It is a very...
Today December 8th, Italy celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day is an Italian public holiday. The squares and streets transform into magical Christmas markets. A lovely start of the Christmas period. For instance at...
Last weekend Spello celebrated its new olive oil with the Frantoi Aperti. Every year in November this event promotes Umbria's DOP extra virgin olive oil. The event dedicated to the new olive oil is called Oro di Spello: Spello's gold. Its 17th edition transformed this...
Along the Corso Vannucci is the best pastry shop in Perugia. Sandri, founded by the Swiss family Schucani in 1860 is a very historic pasticceria. They have been making the best pastries ever since! You will be amazed by its vitrine and its its interior. The coffee and...
Yesterday we visited Borgo Spoleto in the south of Umbria. A recently restored Borgo at only 10 minutes from Spoleto. Each apartment has a garden or terrace with outstanding views. Umbria is not only beautiful in the Summer, also in Autumn the colors red, orange and...
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