Tuscany & Umbria Blog

The Gorgacce Rentals blog has lots of useful information for the visitor to the Tuscany Umbria border, Italy. Use the category search to find specific articles on towns, art, restaurants, itineraries, activities, food and wine.

Towns In Tuscany & Umbria

Larger towns include Perugia, Arezzo, Siena and Florence. The many smaller towns you could visit include Cortona, Montepuciano, Assisi, Gubbio, Citta di Castello, Sansepolcro, Spoleto, Montefalco, Bevagna and Spello.

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Spoleto

3 February, 2015
The facade of Spoleto Duomo in Umbria. Italy
Spoleto, A Town In Umbria Spoleto is a town in southern Umbria that dates back to Roman times and b
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Monte Tezio Walk

3 February, 2015
A view from Monte Tezio
Monte Tezio In Umbria Monte Tezio is a mountain just to the north of Perugia, The capital of Umbria
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Rafting In Umbria

2 February, 2015
Rafting near the Cascata dei Marmore, Umbria
Where To Go Rafting In Umbria There are two places where you can go rafting in Umbria, the Cascate
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The Spa At Rapolano Terme

1 February, 2015
The warmest outdoor pool at, Antica Querciolaia Spa in Rapolano Terme, Tuscany
Rapalano Terme, Tuscany Rapolano Terme is just off the super strada that runs between Lake Trasimen
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Chianti Sculpture Park

31 January, 2015
Sculpture at the Chianti Sculpture Park, Tuscany
The Chianti Sculpture Park I love going to sculpture gardens and the Chianti Sculpture Park near Si
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Perugino’s Tomb In Fontignano

30 January, 2015
Inside the church of the Annunciation in Fontignano, Umbria
The Tomb Of Perugino Last week I was passing through the village of Fontignano, just south east of
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Torta al Testo

30 January, 2015
Torta al Testo, Umbrian flat bread
What Is Torta Al Testo? Torta al Testo is an Umbrian flat bread that you will often find served as
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Cascate della Marmore

29 January, 2015
At 165m, the Cascata delle Marmore are the tallest man made waterfalls in the world
Cascate delle Marmore The Cascate delle Marmore are man made waterfalls originally created when the
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Carsulae, A Roman Town

28 January, 2015
The ruins of the Roman town Carsulae in Umbria
Carsulae, A Roman Town The town of Carsulae in Umbria lay on the route of the Via Flaminia, the Rom
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Siena, The Torre del Mangia

25 January, 2015
The Torre del Mangia in Siena, Tuscany
Torre del Mangia, Siena When you visit Siena you cannot fail to notice the Torre del Mangia, a tall
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Mirabilandia Theme Park

21 January, 2015
The I-speed roller coaster at Mirabilandia
Mirabilandia Theme Park Mirabilandia is an amusement park on the Adriatic coast near Ravenna. It ha
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Gubbio, Madonna della Cima Walk

14 January, 2015
A view from a walk behind Gubbio in Umbria
Gubbio: Madonna della Cima Walk The Madonna della Cima walk takes 4-5 hours and is in the hills beh
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The Tempietto del Clitunno

On March 30, 2015   /   Church  
The Tempietto del Clitunno
Tempietto del Clitunno The Tempietto del Clitunno is about a kilometre from the Fonti del Clitunno, it is a small, early Christian church built from recycled Roman materials. The Tempietto del Clitunno, Umbria, Italy Church Or Pagan Temple? It's appearance led many to believe that it wasRead more →
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The Fonti del Clitunno

On March 29, 2015   /   Activities, Children, Trevi  
The Fonti del Clitunno in Umbria
The Fonti Del Clitunno, Umbria, The Green Heart Of Italy Today we went to visit the famous Fonti del Clitunno, natural springs that have inspired poets since Roman times. In the 19th Century the springs were the inspiration for the line, "Umbria, green heart of Italy" thatRead more →
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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2011 Release

On February 28, 2015   /   Wine  
Wine tasting at the release of 2011 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Last week I went to the Tuscan hill town of Montepulciano to try the latest release of Vino Nobile, the town's famous red wine. There were around forty wineries at the event and most had brought several wines including whites. Wine tasting at theRead more →
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Santa Croce, Florence

On February 12, 2015   /   Church, Florence, Giotto, Towns, Tuscany  
The facade of Santa Croce in Florence
Santa Croce In Florence On our visit to Florence last week we visited the huge Franciscan church of Santa Croce, a short walk to the east from the centre. Several famous Tuscans are buried here, including Michelangelo, Galileo and Dante. The facade of Santa Croce in FlorenceRead more →
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Around The Duomo in Florence

On February 6, 2015   /   Church, Florence, Tuscany  
The dome of Florence's Duomo
The Duomo In Florence When you visit Florence as we did this week, you cannot avoid seeing the Duomo and you will almost certainly walk past it, even if it is not on your list of things to do. Cathedrals took hundreds of years to build and whenRead more →
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Lunch at Trattoria Gozzi

On February 5, 2015   /   Food, Restaurant  
Dining at Trattoria Gozzi, San Lorenzo, Florence
Trattoria Gozzi, San Lorenzo, Florence Yesterday we went to Florence to meet up with some friends. The time we could spend in this beautiful city was limited, so we didn't do very much other than eat lunch at Trattori Gozzi in Piazza San Lorenzo and visit theRead more →
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Spoleto

On February 3, 2015   /   Art, Church, Duomo, Filippo Lippi, Spoleto, Towns  
The facade of Spoleto Duomo in Umbria. Italy
Spoleto, A Town In Umbria Spoleto is a town in southern Umbria that dates back to Roman times and became the capital of an independent Lombard duchy in the middle ages. Today it is also famous for the Spoleto Festival, an arts festival held every summer withRead more →
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Monte Tezio Walk

On February 3, 2015   /   Activities, Children, Perugia, Umbria, Walking  
A view from Monte Tezio
Monte Tezio In Umbria Monte Tezio is a mountain just to the north of Perugia, The capital of Umbria. The top of the mountain is very wide and rounded, once you are at the top it is relatively easy and you can enjoy views from several places.Read more →
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