Assisi is full of historical sites from all ages.
Umbria
Assisi and the Basilica of San Francesco
The town of Assisi will forever be associated with its most famous son, Saint Francis, the founder of the Franciscan order and patron of Italy. A town located in the Umbria region of Italy in the province of Perugia, Assisi is also the birthplace of Saint Clare and Saint Gabriel of Our […]
Todi Castle, Todi
Todi Castle is located in the town of Todi in the region of Umbria. The castle is also known as Capecchio and is located on top of a hill 10 miles from the town of Todi, close to Terni. The castle was originally built in the year 1100 AD as […]
Rocca Paolina, Perugia
One of the most important castles in Perugia If visiting Perugia be sure to visit Rocca Paolina, which may not be the first castle to be built in the city, but is certainly one of the most important. Built in 1373 after Cardinal Aegidius Albornoz wrested control of Umbria and […]
Castello di Petroia, Gubbio
Dive into the Middle Ages with a stay at the Castello di Petroia The Castello di Petroia is located on a soaring hill and is surrounded by defensive walls and the Umbrian mountains. The majestic medieval castle, which overlooks the beautiful Chiascio valley, is located near the historical town of […]
Visit Perugia, an itinerary through the city of chocolate
A guide to Perugia, the hilly city of chocolate.
Piano Grande
Breathtaking Views in Umbria I’m listening to the car radio and on comes “Una Storia Importante” by Eros Ramazzotti. The first lines of the song “quante scuse ho inventato io” remind me of the many excuses I used to make for not having the time to get out there and […]
La Scarzuola
Think of the quaint Umbrian countryside: cookie-cutter-perfect and almost painfully stereotypical of what rural Italy is supposed to look like. Not a criticism, mind, just a matter-of-fact statement to remind ourselves sometimes too much exposure can, indeed, be detrimental. Yes, because we often become guilty of trivializing beauty when we […]
Orvieto
The imposing Cathedral of Orvieto Ph. depositphotos/Maugli Orvieto is a town located in the Umbria region of Italy, located on top of a flat butte made of volcanic tuff stone. Orvieto is truly located in one of the most beautiful sites in Europe, as it rises on the top of a vertical cliff, and it is […]
Rocca Albornoz, Narni
The town of Narni is a part of the Umbria region and is located on a stunning limestone cliff overlooking the Black River. Rocca Albornoz is one of the town’s most notable landmarks. Built in the 14th century the Rocca Albornoz was originally a military structure meant to protect […]