When your trip to Italy is almost over, one more important task is left – souvenir shopping. Please, forget about fake Gucci and Armani pursues, belts, or t-shirts, as well as, those little Ferrari cars that were made somewhere in China. Italy is much more than famous labels, so here […]
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Visiting The Town That The Chronicles of Narnia is Based on – Narni in Umbria
Narni is a historical town that is located on top of a hill, which overlooks the Nera Valley. The town is situated between central Italy’s Lazio and Umbria regions. It is on the trade route called Flaminia Road, which was used by Romans in ancient times. The trade route extends […]
The History and Mystery of The Underground Tunnels of Orvieto
Perched on the rocky hills of Umbria, Italy is the small city of Orvieto. The city is known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, the magnificent Cathedral of Orvieto, and the world-class Orvieto Classico wine. In the early centuries of the middle ages, the city even held the honor of being the […]
Norcia for the Ultimate Umbrian Experience
Umbria is one of the best-kept secrets of Italy. It displays captivating villages and towns, beautiful sceneries, culture in tons, cultural events, fantastic food, and a lot more. It is also ignored by mainstream tourism, and so you cannot find the usual influx of tourist crowds, here. On the other […]
Top Places to Put on Your Umbria Itinerary
Italy’s own Umbria is a wholesome hub of historical and natural countryside beauty. The luxurious villas are the most compelling attractions to most tourists. Situated in a central region, Umbria is easily accessible from most of the famous tourist regions, yet it is uncrowded even during peak tourist seasons. Owing […]
The Holy Week Experience in Umbrian Towns
Similar to a lot of Christians around the world, some communities in Umbria, Italy have their own unique ways and traditional activities when it comes to the religious celebration of the Holy Week. As the region in Italy known for its remnants of medieval history, structures and culture, experiencing the […]
The Gaite Market Festival – Medival Festival in Umbria
One of the highlights of visiting Umbria during summer time is experiencing European medieval culture in the town of Bevagna. Each year, the town holds a ten-day medieval village and market experience for both locals and tourists. The town is located close to the town of Assisi in the central […]
Living with Scorpions – The Scorpions of Tuscany
The non-venomous scorpions found in Tuscany do sting but are only as harmful as a wasp or bee. Small, black and not more than 30mm in length, the scorpions of Tuscany, cause havoc only to people who are allergic to stings of insects. The best way to get rid of […]