Italian Olive Oil Curiosities
The Medici family transformed the hillsides of Tuscany by ordering the cultivation…
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Only in the Woods is there Peace
During a magnificent pranzo on my first day at the hermitage, consisting…
Boutique Hotel in Spoleto
Occasionally in your quest to become a seasoned world traveler, the gift of…
Assisi ~ St Francis Basilica ~ UNESCO
Assisi and the Basilica of St. Francis, UNESCO World Heritage sites, are by…
Spoleto Festival ~ Festival dei Due Mondi
Spoleto (See map) ~ this relatively unknown city in one of the lower profile…
The Forgiveness of Assisi
One night in 1216, while Francis was immersed in prayer, a radiant light spread…
Santa Maria degli Angeli ~ Porziuncola ~ Assisi
The Porziuncola, located in Santa Maria degli Angeli is the little chapel that St. Francis was instructed by Jesus to “go and rebuilt my church.” And so he did, with his own hands, brick by brick. This “little corner” is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and is where St. Francis discovered his true spiritual vocation, where he lived and established his order, and also where he died.
Planning Your Trip To Le Marche
Planning your trip to Le Marche is a great idea if you are looking for one of…
Todi, Umbria
Todi, the city on top of a hill, sits snug within a ring of triple walls where its history can be read in layers: the interior walls show Todi’s Etruscan, the middle walls are an enduring example of Roman know-how, and the medieval walls boast its economic stability during the Middle Ages.
Carta Unica ~ The Key to Orvieto
Orvieto’s Carta Unica is a cumulative ticket covering the funicular, bus, and museums such as the San Brizio Chapel in the Duomo, the Torre del Moro, the Museo “Claudio Faina” and Orvieto Underground. Purchase for €12.50.
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