The Historic Hilltown of Gubbio
Gubbio is one of those must-see places that bring Italy to life. One of the most famous of its Umbrian hill towns, this town is famous for its narrow lanes and solidly built stone houses. Its easy to...
View ArticlePerugia, Vivacious Capital of Umbria
Perugia is so old its origins are lost in the rocks on which it sits. Like many Etruscan towns (yes, its older than Rome), Perugia sits on a great block of volcanic rock that jumps from the hills...
View ArticleUmbria, the Gentler Sister of Tuscany
If Tuscany is strong and powerful symbol of the Italian Middle Ages and Renaissance, then Umbria is its gentler sister, standing quietly to one side with a soft smile, auburn hair and laughing eyes....
View ArticleCuisine in Umbria
This astonishingly beautiful, land-locked, green region lies at the very heart of Italy. The cuisine in Umbria, largely thanks to its geographical position, has maintained many of its Medieval and...
View ArticleBlack Truffle Omelette | Frittata al Tartufo
This recipe is made using the black truffle of Umbria, which is liberally used in many recipes throughout the region. These elusive tubers grow under the trees in the local woods and forests and are...
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