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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

13 January, 2015

The Niccone Valley Many of our rental villas in the beautiful Niccone Valley on the Tuscany Umbria

Piero della Francesca Trail

6 January, 2015

The Resurrection by Piero della Francesca

Piero della Francesca's Paintings Piero della Francesca (1416/17-1492) was a Renaissance artist and

La Grotta, A Restaurant In Cortona

5 January, 2015

La Grotta, Cortona, Tuscany La Grotta is one of my favourite restaurants in Cortona, I last went th

Pissignano Antiques Market

4 January, 2015

Pissignano Antiques Market We really enjoy going to local antiques markets, often heading to nearby

San Lorenzo di Sotto, Restoration For Sale Niccone Valley

20 December, 2014

San Lorenzo di Sotto, a restoration project for sale in the Niccone Valley

Small Restoration Project For Sale On The Tuscany Umbria Border near Mercatale di Cortona and San Le

A Night Out At Trattoria Nonna Gelsa

14 December, 2014

Dining at Nonna Gelsa, a trattoria in Umbria, Italy

Trattoria Nonna Gelsa A couple of weeks ago we went to an excellent local trattoria called Nonna Ge

Etruscan Tomb Long Walk

11 December, 2014

The stone entrance door to an Etruscan tomb

Etruscan Tomb Long Walk These photos are from my Etruscan Tomb Long Walk, a route from my ebook, C

A Visit to The Pucciarella Winery

11 December, 2014

Sparkling wine made from pinot nero grapes

The Pucciarella Winery, Umbria Last night I visited the Pucciarella winery in the village of Villa

Sagra dei Bringoli

10 December, 2014

Bringoli, a thick hand made spaghetti type pasta

An Italian Village Festa in Lisciano Niccone What Is Bringoli? It seems that almost every village

Water Slide At Umbertide Pool

9 December, 2014

Umbertide Swimming Pool In the heat of the summer, we usually spend a lot of time at the public swi

Trebbiano Spoletino, An Umbrian White Wine

8 December, 2014

A wine glass full of Trebbiano Spoletino, a white wine from Umbria

Trebbiano Spoletino After a hot afternoon spent with a big gang of kids at Umbertide Swimming Pool

Pizza at Pizzeria Nestor

7 December, 2014

Pizza In Italy One of the great things about living in Italy is that you can go out and eat really

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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 →

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 →

Chianti Sculpture Park

On January 31, 2015 / Activities, Art, Children, Sculpture

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 →

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 →

Torta al Testo

On January 30, 2015 / Food, Swimming Pool, Torta al testo

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 →

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 →

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 →

Siena, The Torre del Mangia

On January 25, 2015 / Activities, Children, Siena

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 →

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 →

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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