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Perugia, Umbria

On March 13, 2013 / Duccio di Buoninsegna, Fra Angelico, Luca Signorelli, Perugia, Piero della francesca

The Palazzo deo Priori seen from Piazza IV novembre, Perugia

Perugia is the capital city of Umbria, it is relatively unknown compared to neighbouring Assisi and the famous towns of Tuscany. Its absence from the tourist radar and large centro storico (historic centre) mean that it is not crowded with visitors, making a visit to Perugia allRead more →

Saturday Market In Cortona, Tuscany

On March 11, 2013 / Art, Cortona, Fra Angelico, Lake Trasimeno, Luca Signorelli, Towns

Yesterday I took my niece Jess to Cortona, a hill town in Cortona. On Saturdays there is a small market in Piazza Signorelli. I was also keen to try out my new wide angle and telephoto lenses, fortunately for me, Cortona is a beautiful town and there wasRead more →

Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

On February 8, 2013 / Luca Signorelli, Orvieto

The town of Orvieto in southern Umbria is perched high on top of the plug of an ancient volcano. The volcano has long since disappeared but the plug, comprising a soft porous rock known as tufa remains. The Etruscans recognised the site as a highly defensible positionRead more →

Luca Signorelli’s Frescoes In San Crescentino, Morra, Umbria

On February 5, 2013 / Art, Luca Signorelli

I've been to visit the frescoes in Morra by Cortonese (from Cortona) Renaissance artist Luca Signorelli a couple of times. Morra is tucked away in the remoter parts of the Tuscany Umbria border. its 15 minutes' drive to the nearest small town (Trestina) and the first time IRead more →

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Perugia, Umbria

Saturday Market In Cortona, Tuscany

Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

Luca Signorelli’s Frescoes In San Crescentino, Morra, Umbria