Italy's saints are numerous, but this is unsurprising given that it is the land where the Catholic religion was born. Think of San Francesco of Assisi, San Benedetto of Norcia and Santa Caterina from Siena.
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I Love Italian Travel - Southern Umbria By: Levi Reiss | - If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider visiting the southern part of the landlocked region of Umbria in central Italy. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area might be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. This area is hardly undiscovered, but is not overrun by tourists. Be sure to read the companion articles in this series that present the northern cities of Perugia and Assisi, other tourist sites in no ... Tags:touring Italy, Italian travel, vacation in Italy, Italian wine, Italian food, attractions, events, bargains, festivals, holidays
The Richness Of The Territory Of Cassino By: Michele de Capitani | - The story of this modern town is linked to so many important things, if we think to the early manuscripts in the vernacular, we can all remember "Kelle terre ...", or the Benedictine rules "Ora et Labora ...", or finally the majestic Abbey of Monte Cassino, unfortunately tied to the terrible events of World War II. Cassino is universally known not only as a symbol of the work of St Benedict of Norcia, but also for the violence suffered during the last war during the Battle of Monte Cassino. Mont ... Tags:Cassino, Cassino holiday, visit Cassino, Cassino accommodation
I Love Touring Italy - Springtime In Umbria By: Levi Reiss | - Umbria is the only Italian region of Italy without a seacoast or bordering a foreign country. But is a great place to visit, especially in springtime. Many Umbrian cities and towns are medieval and often are situated in the hills. Early March may be chilly, but before long you will enjoy the spring. The capital and largest city, Perugia, hosts the Umbria Wine Festival in the second half of March. Look for Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG and Torgiano DOCG reds, the first of which may be passito (sweet ... Tags:Italy, wine, vacation, touring, events, spectacles, attractions, spring, festivals, food
I Love Italian Travel - February Attractions Of Central Italy By: Levi Reiss | - So you are planning a visit to central Italy in February, but just aren't sure what to see and what to do. Don't despair; there are lots and lots of special events that simply aren't available in the good old summertime. Here are a few of them. Get rolling; February is right around the corner. We start our virtual counterclockwise tour in Latium. Then it's east to Abruzzi, northwest to Tuscany, and finally northwest to Umbria.
I Love Sightseeing Tours Of Italy - Umbria Winter Attractions And Events By: Levi Reiss | - Umbria is a landlocked region of central Italy. Its winters are relatively mild. Of course, the higher the elevation, the more snow and wind. The Perugia Antique Trade Fair runs for about a week from the end of October in Umbria's capital. Then go to the Citta di Castello Truffle and Forest Products Fair on the weekend that starts on the first Friday of November. In addition to peerless white truffles you'll find delicacies such as mushrooms, chestnuts, honey, wild-berry jams and some great oil, ... Tags:Italy, wine, vacation, touring, events, spectacles, attractions, winter, festivals, nativity
Understandably so as it boasts centuries of unrivalled history and stunning art cities such as Florence, Siena, Pisa and Lucca. However, its decades of rising prices have seen more and more investors turn their attentions to Umbria, its neighbour to the east.
Peerless Perth: Some Enchanting Side Trips By: Richard Greaves | - Perth is an undeniably charming town with a host of things to see and do. But one of the great things about a holiday visit to this capital of Western Australia is that it's the perfect base for a whole range of fascinating side trips to the delights of the state. You can pop over to nearby Fremantle, visit Australia's only Spanish monastery, relax in national parks, head out to the wine country, and even visit penguins.
