Hi EveryoneSimply cannot get enough of

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04/21/2018 - 17:22

Hi EveryoneSimply cannot get enough of Italy. Am heading back to spend 5 weeks in September and October. I will be in Bologna for a language school for two weeks and then staying in Umbria for the remainder. I plan to go out every day whilst in Umbria to visit places. Are there any "must sees" you would recommend?CiaoGiacomina

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Giacomina,In several trips to Umbria, I fell in love with Perugia- big city, small town feel, university life plus history, some amazing views as well as (most important) some great local cuisine. Assisi is a must see for the Basilica and the crypt of St. Francis. Spello, Gubbio, Montefalco,Spoleto are all wonderful. As with all excursions to Italy, I always recommend research into events, festivals,etc. to enhance the experience and provide opportunities to interact with locals. 

Thank you BobbyG. I had planned to stay in Spello and go out each day exploring using public buses ot trains. But after your comments, I am wondering if Perugia would be a better base. Woud appreciate your thoughts.CiaoGiacomna

Giacomina,Spello is, geographically, a good central location for exploring the area. If you were traveling by auto, I think it would be perfect (but would still recommend a weekend or so in Perugia). With public transportation though, travel times and numbers of transfers, etc. may be longer and more complex from Spello than the larger hubs like Perugia. really a matter of your preference for activities at the end of the day- small town vs. university night life of Perugia.In any case, I know you will enjoy the experience.

Hi Giacomina,Perugia and the lake Trasimeno, as well as Spello and surrounding area!But, if you decide to visit also Tuscany let me as I can advise you many wonderful locations "unknown" by the mass tourism, but absolutely worth a visit!Best wishes,Manuelawww.youintuscany.com

Giacomina ,all'aeroporto di Perugia  sono state attivate linee bi-settimanali per Roma, Cagliari e Taranto .Inoltre , ora a Perugia ,  esiste anche il servizio ferroviario Frecciarossa link aggiornato >  http://www.lifeinitaly.it/italiasegreta/regioni/umbria/Umbria.htm