Umbria is in the heart of Italy and is the hub of truffle culture and production in Italy. In fact, Umbria produces the largest number of black truffles in Italy and their quality is world-famous. During the year there are specialised markets and events around this...
Città di Castello is a lovely little town in the North of Umbria. We visited this town on several occasions. It has a pleasant city centre, with some good restaurants and markets. On the third Sunday of the month, for instance, there is a flea and antique market in...
Each year at the end of October Città di Castello celebrates the white truffle with a market dedicated to this precious delicacy. From October 28 to November 1, 2016 was the 37th edition of this truffle market, Il Tartufo Bianco. One sells not only white truffle from...
Since a couple of days the Summer began in Umbria. Days are getting longer, people live outside, the restaurants are open until midnight... I love it! Every day it is about 30 degrees. On my terrace with view over the Trasimeno Lake I cannot read my book in the lazy...
I should have added 'romantic' to this! I have not often eaten in an Italian restaurant that was almost entirely lit by candles. The effect was absolutely lovely. I am talking about Vineria del Vasaio in Citta di Castello. The food was good and the menu had different...
Every year Citta di Castello hosts a very agreeable truffle market. Besides all truffle products you can dream up, you'll find lots of new olive oil to taste and buy, new wine, roasted chestnuts and a covered market with loads of regional Italian products (cheese from...
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