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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Niccone Valley

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13 January, 2015
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Piero della Francesca Trail

The Resurrection by Piero della Francesca
6 January, 2015
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La Grotta, A Restaurant In Cortona

Mixed antipasti at La Grotta, Cortona
5 January, 2015
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Pissignano Antiques Market

A stall at the Pissignano antiques market
4 January, 2015
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San Lorenzo di Sotto, Restoration For Sale Niccone Valley

San Lorenzo di Sotto, a restoration project for sale in the Niccone Valley
20 December, 2014
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A Night Out At Trattoria Nonna Gelsa

Dining at Nonna Gelsa, a trattoria in Umbria, Italy
14 December, 2014
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Etruscan Tomb Long Walk

The stone entrance door to an Etruscan tomb
11 December, 2014
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A Visit to The Pucciarella Winery

Sparkling wine made from pinot nero grapes
11 December, 2014
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Sagra dei Bringoli

Bringoli, a thick hand made spaghetti type pasta
10 December, 2014
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Water Slide At Umbertide Pool

At the top of the Umbertide water slide
9 December, 2014
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Trebbiano Spoletino, An Umbrian White Wine

A wine glass full of Trebbiano Spoletino, a white wine from Umbria
8 December, 2014
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Pizza at Pizzeria Nestor

Pizza at Pizzeria Nestore
7 December, 2014
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Rafting In Umbria

On February 2, 2015   /   Activities, Children, Rafting  
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 della Marmore and a rafting centre on a tributary of the River Nera between Spoleto and Norcera. Rafting on the Cascate del Marmore is only for adults, whereasRead more →
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The Spa At Rapolano Terme

On February 1, 2015   /   Activities  
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 Trasimeno and Siena. There are two spas there that use the water from hot springs. If you are going out for the day towards Siena from pretty much all of our rentalRead more →
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Chianti Sculpture Park

On January 31, 2015   /   Activities, Art, Children, Sculpture  
Sculpture at the Chianti Sculpture Park, Tuscany
The Chianti Sculpture Park I love going to sculpture gardens and the Chianti Sculpture Park near Siena in Tuscany is one of my favourites. Set in 7 hectares of woodland and, positioned along a path through the woods, the sculptures are made by different sculptors who eachRead more →
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Perugino’s Tomb In Fontignano

On January 30, 2015   /   Art, Perugino  
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 Lake Trasimeno when I saw signs for the paintings and tomb of Perugino outside a small church in the village. The church of the annunciation in Fontignano, Umbria PietroRead more →
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Torta al Testo

On January 30, 2015   /   Food, Swimming Pool, Torta al testo  
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 part of a mixed antipasti. In some places, for example, the Umbrian town of Gubbio, it is known as Cascia. How Is Torta Al Testo Served? ItRead more →
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Cascate della Marmore

On January 29, 2015   /   Activities, Children  
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 Romans decided to drain an unhealthy swamp by diverting the River Velina into the River Nera in the valley below. The Cascate delle Marmore waterfalls in Umbria Check The Times! Today theRead more →
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Carsulae, A Roman Town

On January 28, 2015   /   Activities, Children  
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 Roman road that connected Rome with the Adriatic town of Ravenna. Many towns in Italy survived through the middle ages and on to the present day, often recyclingRead more →
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Siena, The Torre del Mangia

On January 25, 2015   /   Activities, Children, Siena  
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 medieval tower that forms part of the Palazzo Civico, Siena's medieval town hall. The Palazzo Civico (and the Torre del Mangia) dominate the Campo, the central piazza. TheRead more →
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Mirabilandia Theme Park

On January 21, 2015   /   Children  
The I-speed roller coaster at Mirabilandia
Mirabilandia Theme Park Mirabilandia is an amusement park on the Adriatic coast near Ravenna. It has roller coasters and other rides that are equal to anywhere in the world and a visit there is a great family day out. I love going there and have become aRead more →
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Gubbio, Madonna della Cima Walk

On January 14, 2015   /   Activities, Gubbio, Walking  
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 behind the Umbrian town of Gubbio. The walk starts and ends in the centre of Gubbio. The medieval town hall in Gubbio, Umbria The Funivia & St Ubaldo AfterRead more →
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