In the north of Umbria in a green valley is the Chiesa del Carmine estate. In this area are charming villas, authentic farmhouses and old churches set in gentle green hills. Chiesa del Carmine is an ancient church at the centre of the Carmine estate. History The total dimension of the Chiesa del Carmine estate is about 5 hectares consisting of woods and vineyards based […]
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 Nazionale dell’UmbriaComplesso Museale di San FrancescoMuseo delle Mummie di FerentilloCasa del Cioccolato Perugina Teatro della Concordia in Monte Castello […]
Orvieto is one of these towns you do not want to miss when you are on holiday in Umbria. This gorgeous city is located on a plateau of volcanic tuff and has an incredible history and amazing foods and wines. The Duomo in Orvieto is one of the most beautiful gothic cathedrals of Italy. Other attractions are the Pozzo di San Patrizio and the weekly […]
At the foothill of the Ingino Mountain rises the ancient medieval town of Gubbio. Like Deruta, Gubbio is known for its majolica ceramics. Gubbio was founded by the Umbrians in the 3rd century b.C. before becoming a Roman city in the 1st-century a.C. In the 11th century, the city gained its independence and has had its times of glory during the Middle Ages. In this […]
There’s a lot to see and do in Umbria. Every city or village has its own charm and beauty. The green region has a long cultural heritage and authentic local cuisine. Surely visitors will not be disappointed travelling in Umbria. Based on our own experiences, we have selected 5 best things to do in Umbria to make your stay even more unforgettable. Back to the […]
Valdichiana Outlet Village Everyone knows Tuscany for its beautiful landscape and culture. Did you know that amongst Italians, it is also known for its clothing outlets? Around Florence, there are some very big brands that have their own outlet (Prada for example). Closer to Umbria is the Valdichiana Outlet Village in Foiano delle Chiana, near the exit of the A1. The Valdichiana Outlet Village is […]
The chocolate factory Perugina Perugina is the chocolate factory of the famous Baci Perugina chocolate. It is located in Località San Sisto about 20 minutes driving from the historical centre of Perugia. The factory in Perugia is the home of chocolate, “la casa del cioccolato”. They have an interesting history and excellent chocolate. Therefor we went for a visit. You can read all about it […]
Mostra Mercato del Tartufo This year was the 38th edition of the truffle market exhibition “Mostra Mercato del Tartufo” in Valtopina.In 1981 the exhibition was started by truffle hunters and local companies to present products of the territory. Now more than 90 exhibiting companies are involved. During the last two weekends of November many people come to Valtopina to visit the market to taste delicious […]
This year was the 25th edition of Eurochocolate in Perugia, its silver anniversary. Eurochocolate is a free food event and is one of the most important chocolate events of Italy! The main attraction of this year was on the centre stage of the Piazza IV Novembre: a huge box of different kinds of chocolates that is 4 meters high. The box of chocolates contains 25 […]
La Festa della Cipolla in Cannara is a big food event at the end of the Umbrian summer. It has become quite famous amongst Italians who travel from far to participate. The small village of Cannara is situated in the valley not far from the famous town of Assisi and near the cosy village of Spello. Every year the smell of baked and cooked onion […]
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