The Three Ages of Life, a masterpiece by Gustav Klimt in Perugia Until September 15, 2024, the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria in Perugia is hosting one of Klimt's greatest masterpieces, “The Three Ages of Woman”, an exceptional loan from the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte...
Borghi più belli: Montefalco in Umbria Montefalco, like a watchful falcon, towers high above the Umbrian hills. In the core of the province of Perugia, this picturesque village awaits your visit. Are you a wine connoisseur, do you have a historical heart or do you...
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...
Carsulae The Roman city Carsulae was founded along the Via Flaminia in the time of the Roman Emperors. The construction of the Via Flaminia took place around 220 B.c. and one thinks that Carsulae’s growth took place in that period as well. Carsulae had a...
Pozzo di San Patrizio Orvieto has a very special water well, the Pozzo di San Patrizio. This well is located next to the Fortezza Albornoz on the Piazza Cahen where you arrive by cog railway. The 62-meter-deep well was commissioned by Pope Clement VII and named after...
A while ago, we visited Todi in Umbria during the Archery tournament that takes place each spring. In this blog, we again take you to this quaint medieval town in Umbria and suggest '5 things to do in Todi'. Todi Todi (ancient Tuder) is a small elegant hilltop town...
There are many museums in Umbria and one is more beautiful than the other. Check out this list of five great museums that we visited ourselves. These should not be missed when you are on holiday in Umbria. Teatro della Concordia in Monte Castello di VibioGalleria...
Near Todi is Monte Castello di Vibio. This small hamlet is on a hill top of 422 meters. It is also called the balcony of Umbria because of its position and unique views of the hills of Umbria and the Tiber valley. Monte Castello di Vibio counts 1600 citizens. The...
Perugia is a lovely city with many cosy squares and tiny alleyways. It is the chocolate-capital of Umbria. In the historical centre you can't miss the antique churches, parks and medieval buildings with nice boutiques, good coffee bars and many shops. Perugia houses...
Montefalco Montefalco “Mount of the Falcon” is a town of churches and convents. This hamlet is situated 11 km north west from Foligno and is perched on a hill top, boasting magnificent views over the green hills. Montefalco is also known as the balcony of Umbria....
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