by markus | Mar 6, 2024 | Art and culture, Surroundings
Nestled atop a majestic tufa cliff, Orvieto stands as a testament to centuries of history and culture. This enchanting city in Umbria, Italy, offers a captivating blend of ancient Etruscan roots, medieval charm, and Renaissance elegance. Whether you’re a history...
by markus | Feb 23, 2024 | Art and culture, Surroundings
The Etruscans were a population that lived in the ancient Italy between the ninth century B.C. and the first century B.C. in an area called Etruria, corresponding roughly to Tuscany, western Umbria and the northeastern part of Lazio. The Etruscans or Tusci, were the...
by markus | Feb 8, 2024 | Senza categoria
Chianciano Terme is one of the most famous spa towns in Italy, located between Val d’Orcia and Crete (UNESCO World Heritage), in the Valdichiana, next to the hills of Montepulciano and the Renaissance beauties of Pienza. Place of happiness and relaxation, it is...
by markus | Mar 1, 2023 | Art and culture, Surroundings
To honor the patron of Città della Pieve, San Luigi Gonzaga, the inhabitants of the district “Terziere del Casalino” creates an original “infiorata”. This happens every year in the month of June. The “infiorata”, as the name indicates, is a floral compositions....
by markus | Mar 1, 2023 | Attractions for kids, Surroundings
Castiglione del Lago is the main town of the western shore of Lago Trasimeno, Umbria’s largest and Italy’s fourth largest lake. It is located on the important highway between Orvieto to the south, Chiusi to the west, and Arezzo to the north. This territory was...
