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Gubbio, Umbria

On March 15, 2013 / Activities, Gubbio, Umbria, Walking

Gubbio is a short drive from most of our villas on the Tuscany Umbria border. It is a beautiful medieval town perched on the slopes of Monte Ingino. In Roman times, Gubbio was located in the plain below but as the times became more dangerous, the townRead more →

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 →

A Rainy Day Out In Siena, Tuscany

On March 10, 2013 / Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Art, Duccio di Buoninsegna, Siena, Simone Martini, Towns

Siena's Duomo viewed from the unfinished medieval extension

Yesterday we went with my niece Jessica for a day trip to the beautiful city of Siena in Tuscany. It was raining heavily when we arrived but we bought umbrellas and didn't let the weather put us off our sightseeing trip. I parked at the San FrancescoRead 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 →

Images Of Cortona

On February 5, 2013 / Cortona, Towns

Cortona is one of Tuscany's finest hill towns, below is a gallery of photos taken on a walk around the town. The town hall in Cortona, Tuscany The beautiful town of Cortona is close to many of our rental villas, farmhouses and apartments on the Tuscany Umbria border,Read more →

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