Perugia Underground: archaeological area beneath the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and evolution of the acropolis over more than 25 centuries.
Author: Elena Aloia
Basilica of the Holy Savior (San Salvatore)
Basilica of the Holy Savior in Spoleto Ancient Origins Although not included in the standard tours, the Basilica of the Holy Savior (San Salvatore) is surely among the “must see”
The Cathedral of Saint Lawrence
A Cathedral to Welcome Them All The current Cathedral of Saint Lawrence replaced an older church, a Romanesque church, that therefore must have been built in the 12th century.
The Etruscan Arch, the Town Walls
Perugia was one of the main Etruscan towns. Its external walls, dating back to the third century BC (with some older, fourth century parts), still witness the importance the town
San Damiano: the Home of Saint Clare
A small church with its convent forms an essential nucleus in the earthly story of Francis and Clare. It was in San Damiano that the Poverello began his journey of conversion and
The Porziuncola and Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi
The birthplace of Franciscanism and the setting for the conclusion of the earthly life of the Saint of Assisi, the Porziuncola and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli combine
Hiking on the Orvieto Cliff Ring
Hiking on the Orvieto Cliff Ring Introducing the Tour: The Cliff Ring The town of Orvieto can answer very many kinds of interests: art, culture, food, ancient history and even.
The Necropolis at “Crocifisso del Tufo”
When the Etruscans Founded Orvieto: From Sky down to Earth A tour between earth and sky: this is how Orvieto can be visited and discovered because of both its geographic position
The Well of Saint Patrick
Antonio da Sangallo, a Brilliant Engineer On the edge of the Orvieto Cliff there is a small square in which only a cylindrical building exists, apparently quite anonymous. This
Moro’s Tower, Palace of the Seven, People’s Palace
The Tower A Central Role in the Town The Medieval tower is among the buildings that stand out in Orvieto’s skyline, together with the imposing Cathedral. The tower will remain
The Albornoz Fortress in Orvieto
From Freedom to Being Dominated During the Middle Ages, Orvieto enjoyed a long period of welfare and independence as a “free Commune” – its rulers being autonomous from the