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Orvieto, Italy is set upon a veranda of a picturesque cliff with walls that drop straight down into the valley below, creating a majestic setting for an ancient and protected Medieval town. The entire town of Orvieto places you back in time to Medieval times through the beautiful and unique artistry of the buildings, the view, and the atmosphere that is still prevalent today. The birth of Orvieto dates back to the Etruscan civilization going back to around the 9th century....
Posted: 2006-12-12
Category: Travel & Leisure
Terni, Italy Terni, Italy is an ancient picturesque city that can be found between the rivers Nera and Serra. Here you will find the birthplace of Emperor Marcus Claudius Tacitus at Internamna Nahartium among many other unique settings. Terni is a mix of ancient times and modern mainly due to the fact that during World War II, Terni was hit heavy and many of the ancient buildings from its rich history was completely destroyed. You will love the rich historical buildi...
Posted: 2006-12-12
Category: Travel & Leisure
All of Umbria offers a glimpse into centuries long ago and Spoleto is no different. Here you will walk among the ancient Umbrian walls, the “cavea” of the Roman theatre, the Ducal Palace that was built by the Dukes of Longobard, the arch of Cruso Minore, and the Palazzo della Signoria built in 1300. The most popular attraction in Spoleto is the Cathedral that was built on the site of an ancient church in 1067. The Cathedral is one of most magnificent sights to see with its...
Posted: 2006-09-28
Category: Travel & Leisure
Foligno, Italy is one of the most unique towns in the location that it was built. During Roman times, many of the villages in the Umbria area were built high atop hills for protection from invading armies. Foligno was built in the valley on the banks of the Topino River where the river drained into the swamplands that were created by the river itself. This magnificent town today still has the exact lay out it did when it was first established in the 12th century. The Cathe...
Posted: 2006-09-28
Category: Travel & Leisure
Prior to Rome, Perugia was already a thriving town with 5 storical quarters closed-in by its Etruscan town walls. There were 7 portals allowing visitors to enter this wonderful town when Rome was no more than a mere campground with a few village huts. The most popular portal used to enter Perugia was Porta Pulchra. When you enter this portal, the exterior that was remodeled in 1475 by Agostino di Duccio will engulf you. Once you enter, you will find the Basilica of St. Domini...
Posted: 2006-09-28
Category: Travel & Leisure
Assisi, Italy can be found is the Perugia province in the Umbria Region. This area is known for its breath-taking countryside and rich history. Assisi is also known as the birthplace of St. Francis that founded the Franciscan religious order in 1208 and St. Chiara d’Offreducci that founded Poor Clares. During the 19th century, Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows was also born here. Visitors flock Assisi every year to capture a bit of the past by visiting such historic ...
Posted: 2006-09-25
Category: Destinations
The most popular wine created in Montefalco is Sagrantino. Wines from the region of Sangiovese date back to pre-Roman times however, it was Franciscan friars that actually introduced Sagrantino wine grapes to the region from Minor Asia. Today, Sagrantino can boast about the certificates of quality DOC and DOCG, which it received in 1979 and 1992. The uniqueness of Sagrantino is that one special variety is created by using partially dried grapes; however, other cultivated g...
Posted: 2006-09-24
Category: Wine
Umbria is often referred to as "the green heart of Italy". This expression was used for the first time from the poet Giosuč Carducci, in the ode "Alle fonti del Clitunno" (you can read the complete ode at blog.libero.it/bbumbria). Fonti del Clitunno are the source of a small river called Clitunno; this place was famous in roman times too, since Pliny the Younger says about them: Have you ever seen the Fonti del Clitunno? If you haven’t yet, and I think you haven’t otherwis...
Posted: 2006-09-13
Category: Destinations
