And yet again, another fabulous medieval city in the Perugia province of Umbria- Gubbio. From Roman amphitheaters to medieval palaces and delicious food, Gubbio has it all!  A Bit of History Gubbio is no tiny city by any means. With about 30,000 people, Gubbio sits at an ...

Rising up out of the earth like a fictitious kingdom from The Lord of the Rings, Orvieto stands proud and tall. We are in southern Umbria in the Paglia valley named after its river and not far away from the largest volcanic crater in Europe- Lake ...

Spello is a picturesque Umbrian town near the more well-known town of Assisi in the province of Perugia. This medieval town is surrounded by walls and today, is probably most known for its famous flower festival, the Infiorata. We assure you that this village is definitely worth visiting for ...

The fairy tale hamlet of Rasiglia is known as "Little Venice" for its freshwater canals that flow through the cobblestone streets. A truly romantic getaway just an hour from Perugia, Rasiglia is a must-see for any traveler looking for a truly "off the beaten path" ...

In the southern part of the Umbria region, almost to the Lazio border, lie the tallest man-made waterfalls in the entire world: the Cascate delle Marmore. As if holding this record weren't enough, the really astounding part of it is that the falls were created ...

If you enjoying visiting off the beaten path type places and even eclectic locations like the Tarot Garden in Capalbio, then La Scarzuola is for you! What is La Scarzuola you ask? Other than being very difficult to pronounce, it just might be one of ...

The Umbria region has always demonstrated its strong bond with nature, deserving the epithet, the "green heart of Italy" and rightfully so. As soon as you start traveling along the Umbrian roads, you can't help but notice the majesty of the landscape and it won't ...

Immersed in the lush, green hills of Umbria just 15 km from Perugia lies Torgiano. The origin of this ancient hamlet, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, most likely dates back to the Etruscan period, as testified by several artifacts. A hypothesis further supported by its ...

If you're thinking the name Narni reminds you of something, you're right. The setting of the Chronicles of Narnia is a real city in Umbria with a story to tell. The History of Narni Narni is a city in southern Umbria rich in history and natural beauty. Its history ...

Surrounded by the hills of the Umbrian countryside, Lake Trasimeno is the fourth largest lake in Italy with a surface of 128 square kilometers. Considered among the most charming holiday destinations in Umbria, this basin so dear to Lord Byron allows its visitor to easily ...