Visitors to Assisi may have been surprised recently to find their stroll through this Medieval city, which has become an
June 27 2014 / Art & Archaeology
The Masterpiece at Your Feet
Spoleto, Umbria
This is the second installment in our mini-series of notes on Church floors! When you enter Spoleto’s majestic Duomo (also
May 27 2014 / Local Interest
Glowing in Gubbio: Lusterware Ceramics
Gubbio, Umbria
Gubbio’s artistic ceramic production had its salad days in the 1500s under the direction of Mastro Giorgio Andreoli, who was
March 11 2014 / Local Interest
Barbanera: Italy’s Humble Historic Almanac
Spello, Umbria
Spring’s first blooms are appearing on fruit trees and flower beds across Italy, a sign for this country’s famously avid
December 16 2013 / Food & Wine
Christmas Treats: Cappelletti
Umbria
Different cultures have unique ways of ringing in the holiday season, and in Umbria ladies across the region gather around
July 31 2013 / Places
l’Eremo di Santa Maria Giacobbe
Pale, Umbria
When you run your eyes along Umbria’s mountain slopes, you will more often than not come across a stone building
June 27 2013 / Art & Archaeology
Hiding in Plain Sight: Citerna’s Donatello
Citerna, Umbria
Announcement: Many thanks to all who are contributing to ItalianNotebook’s ongoing fundraising efforts. It’s heartening to see the reaction of
June 10 2013 / Food & Wine
What’s Brewing in Umbria?
Umbria
Umbria is hopping the craft beer bandwagon, which took off in the US in the late 1980s and mushroomed in
May 10 2013 / Places
Alviano back in shape..
Madonna del Porto, Umbria
April 9 2013 / Local Interest
The Backyard Farmacista
Umbria
You can’t take more than a few steps outside the door of any old stone farmhouse in the Umbrian countryside
March 12 2013 / Local Interest
La Bomboniera
Italy
Spring in Italy ushers in the season of mild temperatures, blooming flowers, and—inevitably–la ceremonia. Italy is, of course, a traditionally
January 25 2012 / Places
Museo della Memoria
Assisi, Umbria
It’s easy to forget, in this religiously homogeneous land where politics, education, holidays, foods, and given names all seem to
June 30 2011 / Places
Palazzo Sorbello
Perugia, Umbria
We are drawn to the past. We trawl antique stores, visit ruins, and pore over archives… constantly peering through windows
June 10 2011 / Food & Wine
Monte Vibiano
Marsciano, Umbria
Though you would never suspect it, in the bucolic Umbrian countryside there is a revolution going on. Dominating the plain
May 25 2011 / Food & Wine
Gastronomia Andreani
Collepepe, Umbria
If food is Umbria’s heart and soul and the small family-owned business is its backbone, Gastronomia Andreani combines these into
May 11 2011 / Places
Lago di Pilato
Lago di Pilato, Le Marche
If I were to choose one hike to represent Umbria– heart-stopping views, a proximity to fabulous food, and a bit
April 5 2011 / Local Interest
Umbria and Pork
Umbria
Umbria’s cuisine continues to reflect the poor hunting and farming culture that dominated this region for millenia with its heavy
March 15 2011 / Art & Archaeology
Assisi’s Roman Villas
Assisi, Umbria
Assisi’s imposing basilica dedicated to Saint Francis tends to outshine the rest of the town with its sheer star-power, but
February 25 2011 / Places
San Pietro in Valle
Ferentillo, Umbria
Tucked away among the slopes of Mount Solenne in the dramatic and wild Valnerina lies one of the most beautiful
February 7 2011 / Art & Archaeology
Umbria’s Dragon
Valnerina, Umbria
The dramatic Valnerina–where the crystalline Nera river runs under steep rocky slopes, upon which tiny creche-like stone villages perch precariously–is
December 6 2010 / Local Interest
Studio Moretti Caselli
Perugia, Umbria
November 12 2010 / Local Interest
Truffle Hunt
Citta' di Castello, Umbria
After decades as a truffle aficionado (read: enthusiastic consumer), I was curious to see real truffle hunters at work. Though
November 2 2010 / Local Interest
Homestyle Vendemmia
Assisi, Umbria
Most small family farms in Umbria have a tiny vineyard just big enough to produce enough rough farmer’s red and
October 13 2010 / Places
The Clitunno Spring
Campello sul Clitunno, Umbria
Salve, Umbria verde, e tu del puro fonte nume Clitumno! Sento in cuor l’antica patria e aleggiarmi su l’accesa fronte