The Basilica Of Saint Francis Of Assisi
St Francis of Assisi Assisi is probably the best known town in Umbria thanks to the town's (and the world's) most famous saint, St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) . St. Francis preached a type of...
Art
Tuscany & Umbria are a treasure trove of medieval and Renaissance art. The Uffizi Gallery In Florence and the Basilica in Assisi are just a starting point.
Perugia, Umbria
Perugia, The Capital Of Umbria 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...
Saturday Market In Cortona, Tuscany
Cortona, Tuscany Yesterday I took my niece Jess to Cortona, a hill town in Tuscany. On Saturdays there is a small market in Piazza Signorelli. I was also keen to try out my new wide...
A Rainy Day Out In Siena, Tuscany
A Day Out In Siena, Tuscany 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...
Orvieto, Umbria, Italy
Orvieto, A Town In Umbria 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...
Luca Signorelli's Frescoes In San Crescentino, Morra, Umbria
Luca Signorelli's Frescoes, Morra, Umbria I've been to visit the frescoes in Morra by Cortonese (from Cortona) Renaissance artist Luca Signorelli a couple of times. Morra is tucked away in the remoter parts of the...