Umbria is a region attracting many visitors for its beautiful historical places and the multitude of cultural events. However, what is surprising is the variety
Tag: Tradition
Chocolate in Perugia
A Modern Tradition Perugia only made friends with Chocolate in relatively recent times, but it is a story worth telling as it lets us see
Olive Oil
Olive Trees in Umbrian Landscape Umbria is a small Region, that can be crossed through in one hour by car. Its aesthetic mark is a
Unsalted Bread
The Poorest Kind of Bread One product that has so many varieties as to mirror, in one way or another, the richness of Italy in
Saint Ubaldo’s Basilica – Gubbio
A Brief Biography The personage of young Ubaldo – who was officially declared a saint on March 5, 1192 – cannot be divided from Gubbio
Saint Francis’ Church in Gubbio
Francis, the Man; and Gubbio The story of Gubbio and Francis of Assisi means the discovery of an intense relationship, interwoven with travels, friendship, and
Piazza Grande (The Main Square)
A Decentralized Center Gubbio rises at the foot of Mount Ingino with a strong self-consciousness. Framed within a luxuriant Nature, rich in woods and trails,
The Rocca Paolina – Perugia
The Intriguing Story of a Fortress In Perugia’s old town center, at the southern end of Corso Vannucci (Main Street) there is an area with
The Palace of Priors
A Town Symbol The Palace of Priors is undoubtedly one of the most important buildings in Perugia, beside being a masterpiece in Gothic style. Its
The Museo del Capitolo – Perugia
Discovering the Museo del Capitolo The very special setting of the Museo del Capitolo (Chapter Museum), embedded in the Saint Lawrence “Island” makes it a
The Fontana Maggiore – Perugia
The Fontana Maggiore, a gem of Gothic sculpture The Fontana Maggiore (Great Fountain) is the sculptural symbol of Perugia. It was built in 1278 to celebrate the
The Cathedral of Saint Lawrence – Perugia
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
The Saint Lawrence “Island” – Perugia
The Perugia “Island” Umbria is the only Region in Central-Southern Italy without a sea coast; so,it may seem bizarre to talk about an island if
The Old Town Center – Perugia
Life in Downtown Perugia’s old town center – centro storico, literally “historical center,” a key concept in Italy – is the town’s very heart: the
The Cathedral of Saint Rufinus in Assisi
San Rufino: il santo e la chiesa Many think that the Basilica of Saint Francis is also the Assisi, cathedral, but it is actually not: Assisi’s
Saint Damian
Saint Damian: Saint Francis’ Building Site In the Assisi plain and among the olive trees of the countryside, there is a place much beloved with
The Porziuncola and Saint Mary of the Angels
Saint Francis of Assisi and the Porziuncola The expanses below Assisi are among the most fascinating in Italy thanks to their colors and the view
Town Hall Square
The Main Square in Assisi Piazza del Comune (the town hall square) has always been the hub of social and cultural life in Assisi. Not
The Basilica of Saint Francis
Saint Francis’ Legacy When in 1226 Saint Francis of Assisi died at the age of 44, he was already very famous, and his movement –