Saint Francis in Holy Year 2025 Whether you’re a person of faith or simply a traveler looking for a unique experience, 2025 offers an opportunity you can’t miss: the Catholic Church’s Holy Year, dedicated this year to "Pilgrims of Hope." The Jubilee began on December...
The Marmore waterfalls, near Terni in Umbria, are a spectacular piece of Umbria. At a whopping 165 metres high, they are among the highest artificial waterfalls in the world. This impressive natural phenomenon is perfect for a day trip and provides heavenly...
Martine is a fan of slow tourism and the Big Benches Community Project, an art initiative by Chris Bangle. In her blog from February 9, 2023, she shared her experience of visiting this project and the five Big Benches she had already discovered. What makes these Big...
Looking for an adventurous outing? Then you must visit Sellano. On March 23, 2024, the Ponte Tibetano, a Tibetan suspension bridge, opened, connecting Sellano, one of the Borghi più Belli d’ Italia, with Montesanto. Facts about the Tibetan Suspension Bridge Let's...
On the border of the regions of Umbria and Le Marche, there is a nature reserve that is more than worth a visit: the Parco Regionale di Colfiorito. We start in Foligno, a pleasant town located on the river Topino, where for once you don't have to climb up steep...
Anello Acquedotto Romano: loop walk of 10 km between Spello and Collepino This walk on the southern flank of Monte Subasio offers just about everything that can make a walk attractive: two medieval villages, a trip through olive groves with beautiful views, rich...
Since the summer of 2022, there are 5 Big Benches to discover in the vineyards of Umbria. What are Big Benches? The Big Benches (Panchine Gigante) are an art project conceived and designed by American architect Chris Bangle and his wife Catherine. They live in...
Outdoor activity: walking and trekking Umbria has a very diverse landscape from rugged mountains to soft rolling hills dotted with olive trees. An ideal ambience for outside activities. There are three walks we already wrote about that can also be done by a family...
Type of trail The hike from the medieval village Bevagna to the hamlet Torre del Colle is considered easy walking. The path leads you through quiet asphalt roads and gravel paths among stunning grain fields, olive groves, vineyards and farmhouses. This hiking trail is...
Recently I visited one of the most beautiful places in Assisi: the "Bosco di San Francesco”. The famous woods where the saint patron of Italy meditated and prayed. The woodland of Saint Francis can be accessed next to the Basilica di San Francesco. You will see a...
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