Three majestically mesmerising museums in Umbria. The Italian region of Umbria is home to a large number of unique and interesting museums, with even the smallest and least well-known being most definitely worthy of a visit. With such a vast choice of intriguing, surprising and highly enlightening museums on offer, knowing which one to head
Tuscany’s D’apres Canova exhibition – Exploring 19th century neoclassic Italian art. From the Romans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is one of the greatest fountains of art in the world. From awe-inspiring paintings, majestic murals, architectural masterpieces to truly sublime sculptures, for centuries, travellers have been arriving in Tuscany in search of fine art and stimulating
Nestled in the heart of Italy, the region of Le Marche brags some of the most stunning countryside this beautiful country retains. With vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see, bordered by a backdrop of the snow-capped Sibillini Mountains, verdurous rolling hillsides, fertile woodlands and pastoral pastures scattered with the cheerful colours of
Visit the graceful city of Gaeta for the Easter Monday ‘Pasquetta’ With seven beautiful beaches, friendly and hospitable locals, legendary cuisine, particularly seafood may we add, sites of historical importance scattered amid admirable architecture; it is hardly surprising that the ancient seaside town of Gaeta in the southern Italian region of Lazio boasts a roaring
With a resident population of 5.7 million and a Gross Domestic Product of more than 170 billion euros, the region of Lazio, in the central peninsula of the Italy, is the third most populated and the second richest region of Italy. With its name descending from the Latin word ‘Latium’, it is also a region
Your search for a luxury Tuscan villa is over! Umbria, Tuscany, Le Marche and Lazio are some of the most popular regions in Italy among travellers, and like most well-visited places, these regions are popular for a reason. Being blessed with a formidable climate, these captivating Italian districts are bursting with vineyards, aiding not only
Salvatore Ferragamo: Inspirations and Vision exhibition – Just another reason to visit Florence in 2012! Until March 12, 2012, the ‘Salvatore Ferragamo: Inspirations and Visions’ exhibition will be held in the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum in Florence. The show explores the visions and inspirations that influenced the famous designer when he arrived in California in the mid-1910s
Chocoholics unite at the Eurochocolate Festival 2011 in Perugia, the ‘Chocolate City’. The hillside town of Perugia in Umbria, central Italy, has a lot to offer. With a history dating back to the ninth century BC, this walled town is steeped in history. Although despite being a fantastic place to learn about Italian history and
For many, the cuisine in Umbria is the best in Italy. From its famous black truffles, to its legendary olive oil, food does not get much better than in Umbria. Born from ‘cucina povera’ – poor peasant cooking – chefs in Umbria always rely on fresh seasonal ingredients cooked simply yet to a very high
A visit to Tuscany, the ‘medieval heart of Italy’, would not be complete without a visit to the region’s immense and immersive castles, fortresses and walled towns. Although because many of the castles in Tuscany and ancient relics are not situated at the most popular and well-known tourist destinations, they often remain relatively quiet and
