Borghi più belli: Castiglione del Lago

Borghi più belli: Castiglione del Lago

Welcome to Castiglione del Lago, the picturesque jewel of Lake Trasimeno. Rightly acclaimed as one of the borghi più belli, the most beautiful villages in the country, this walled town in Umbria is a cozy holiday paradise. Charming acquaintance Once you've climbed the...

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Parco regionale di Colfiorito

Parco regionale di Colfiorito

On the border of the regions of Umbria and Le Marche, there is a nature reserve that is more than worth a visit: the Parco Regionale di Colfiorito. We start in Foligno, a pleasant town located on the river Topino, where for once you don't have to climb up steep...

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Borghi più belli: Montefalco in Umbria

Borghi più belli: Montefalco in Umbria

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...

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Anello Acquedotto Romano

Anello Acquedotto Romano

Anello Acquedotto Romano: loop walk of 10 km between Spello and Collepino This walk on the southern flank of Monte Subasio offers just about everything that can make a walk attractive: two medieval villages, a trip through olive groves with beautiful views, rich...

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Borghi più belli: Panicale in Umbria

Borghi più belli: Panicale in Umbria

Few villages are as photogenic as this Italian top model: beautiful Panicale in Umbria will steal your heart. The winding road to the village already builds up anticipation and once you've parked your car, just outside the city walls, a borgo più bello awaits you. A...

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5 Big benches in Umbria

5 Big benches in Umbria

Since the summer of 2022, there are 5 Big Benches to discover in the vineyards of Umbria. What are Big Benches? The Big Benches (Panchine Gigante) are an art project conceived and designed by American architect Chris Bangle and his wife Catherine. They live in...

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Nativity scenes in Umbria

Nativity scenes in Umbria

Nativity scenes in Umbria represent an important Christian tradition. In fact, not everyone knows that the first nativity scene, made in Greccio in 1223 (near Rieti), was the work of Saint Francis of Assisi. Hence why during the holiday season, in the historical...

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Madrevite, wine experience

Madrevite, wine experience

The Madrevite winery Madrevite, a winery and farm, was established in 2001 in the municipality of Castiglione del Lago on the border between Umbria and Tuscany. It has an enchanting panoramic position overlooking Lake Chiusi and Lake Montepulciano. The name Madrevite...

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Truffle in Umbria

Truffle in Umbria

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...

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