Assisi (Umbria)

Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco

Assisi is a town of Italy in the Province of Perugia in the Umbria region, on the western flank of Monte Subasio. It was the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order in the town in 1208, and St. Clare (Chiara d'Offreducci), the founder of the Poor Sisters, which later became the Order of Poor Clares after her death. The 19th-century Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows was also born in Assisi. UNESCO collectively designated the Franciscan structures of Assisi as a World Heritage Site in 2000. Assisi has had a rich tradition of art through the centuries and is now home to a number of well known artistic works.

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Umbria Residents Push for Respect for the Memory of Meredith Kercher

Filming of a controversial Hulu limited series about Amanda Knox has been underway in Orvieto and Perugia this month. Local pushback has been swift and strong.

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Meet the Enterprising Young Falconer in Umbria Who Can’t Be Pigeonholed

Italy’s pigeon problem is for the birds. Some say hiring a falconer like Leonardo Sciarra is the answer.

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Deluxe suite at Sina Brufani
Sina Brufani: Perugia’s Undisputed Grande Dame

There are some fabulous hotels and agriturismi in the countryside surrounding Perugia, but the Sina Brufani, which turns 140 this year, is the five-star standout of the historic city.

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Loretta Lovisa Talks Orvieto Lace and Her Spin on Fendi’s “It” Bag

Traditional Orvieto lace artisan Loretta Lovisa was recently tapped to create a locally inspired iteration of the luxury brand Fendi’s famous Baguette.

 

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Basilica di San Benedetto under construction in 2020
7 Years Post-Earthquake, Norcia’s Iconic Local Basilica Holds First Mass Since 2016

Exactly seven years after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck central Italy, the Basilica di San Benedetto in Norcia, a small Umbrian town near the epicenter, held its first mass since the disaster.

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The Best Valentine’s Day Cookies Come From an Unexpected Town in Umbria

Baci di Assisi (“kisses from Assisi”) are delicate, almond-based delights that originated in the charming hometown of Saint Francis in central Italy. 

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Photo courtesy of Francine Segan
Lumachine alla Schegginese: Trout Pasta From Rural Umbria

This dish is a specialty of the tiny hill town of Scheggino in Umbria, known for its delicious freshwater trout.

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Brustengolo: Apple Nut Polenta Cake

This not-too-sweet autumn treat from Umbria is packed with fruit, nuts and zesty flavor.

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Ciaramicola: Easter Lemon-Spice Cake for Lovers

Ciaramicola, a lemon spice cake, covered with meringue and topped with sprinkles, is a classic Easter cake from the Perugia province of Umbria. It is customary for a woman to give one to her lover or fiancé on Easter morning as a symbol of her affection.

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Scafata - Fava Bean Stew

Our food writer Cindy Swain shares her best recipe for the tasty scafata, a bean dish made with fava beans, swiss chard and onion.

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Hi, I'm looking for some accurate information regarding the bus from Orvieto to Bagnoregio. I've tried the Cotral website, but the search never works for me. I found an typed schedule from a blog, but have no idea if it is still current or accurate.

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Ciao tutti.  We have a home in Umbria, and I would like to know if you need solar energy to operate your pool?  We do not have a heated pool and are not interested in installing solar panels due to the cost.  Currently we have 4 solar panels and 6 batteries that have been there sin

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I am trying to find my Italian roots.  I have documents for my grandfather but I want to find his parents and grandparents.

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