Those few hours in Bevagna trying to find the bus to take me to Montefalco were a distant memory once I was in my seat and heading into the hills of Umbria. The drive alone was worth it. We just kept going up, up and up. The view was wonderful. Upon arrival, I walked through …
Discovering the hilltown of Bevagna was on my Umbrian itinerary, day four. The small town, which experienced a revival in the 12th century, has maintained its Medieval structure as well as some Roman ruins. Getting there is easy: take the train to nearby Foligno, then take a bus to Bevagna and then from there, take …
I spent my second day in Umbria in the ancient city of Spoleto, home of the famous “Festival of Two Worlds,” an annual music/arts festival that starts at the end of June and runs 17 days. The festival showcases music, ballet, opera, plays and exhibitions. The final gala concert takes place in the piazza in …
Day one of discovering the hilltowns of Umbria started in the plain at the bottom of the hill looking up at Assisi. There sits the seventh largest Christian church, Santa Maria degli Angeli (Santa Maria of the Angels). I’ve been to a few basilicas in my day but there was something different here. Inside, under …
The first time I was in Assisi was the day after Christmas, 1986. I was living in Rome at the time and my mom had come to visit for the holidays. Then we traveled for a few days and Assisi was our first stop. When we arrived, we couldn’t believe the view: a snow-covered town …
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