Nestled in the greenery of Umbria, central Italy, the Marmore Falls rise majestically as Europe’s tallest artificial waterfall. Its origins trace back to the time of the Roman consul Manius Curius Dentatus, who ordered the reclamation of the waters of the Velino River in 271 B.C. But there’s more: according […]
It’s been seven years since the earth trembled. We’re talking about one of the darkest and saddest days in central Italy’s history. Years pass, yet the memory remains—It’s still all sadly incised in my memory. A large portion of our country has been infamously wrecked and razed to the ground […]
The largest Italian national fair for agriculture, food, and livestock opens its new season every year in Umbria. This prestigious show is now held in this area of central Italy, which is surrounded by lush vegetation and rich in flourishing hills with hectares of cultivated fields and grazing animals. This […]
Spoleto, an ancient town in Umbria.
Rafting on the waterfalls in Umbria, at the Cascate delle Marmore.
Narni is one of the most fascinating cities of the Umbria region in Italy and offers a nice glimpse of the urban architecture from the Roman, medieval and Renaissance era.
Located in the region of Umbria, Gubbio is known for its medieval palaces, churches and cathedrals. It’s also where St. Francis of Assisi met the wolf.
Terni, an ancient town in Umbria.
Calendimaggio, a peculiar festival whose origins can be traced back to the protracted and bloody feuds for supremacy between the Nepis and the Fiumi families.
Things to do and to see in Città di Castello, a pretty town in Umbria.