Perugia Province (Umbria)

Umbria Highlights

Events
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Things to Do and See in Italy in July 2022

Buckle up for a full summer of festivals: here, John Bensalhia charts some of the highlights.

Off the beaten track
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Not Just Provence - Where to See Lavender Fields in Italy

Italophiles with a passion for lavender can head to these places to admire the magnificent blooms.

The Curious Traveler
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St. Patrick’s Well in Orvieto Added to UNESCO’s Global Network of Water Museums

Orvieto’s Pozzo di San Patrizio is an engineering marvel built in the 16th century.

Italy's Treasures
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Where to See Beautiful Blooms Around Italy this Spring

Spring in Italy is right around the corner! Here are some places to see the Bel Paese in peak bloom!

The Curious Traveler
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Stanley Tucci Continues “Searching for Italy” in Season 2

The critically acclaimed CNN series is scheduled to air for a second season this spring.

What you can't miss in Umbria

Top Experiences in Umbria

Best places to stay in Umbria

Properties for sale in Umbria

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Apartment in Panicale
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Detached House in Montecchio
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Semi-detached in Panicale
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Apartment in Paciano
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Recipes From Umbria

Recipes
Ciaramicola : Italy’s Easter Lemon-Spice Cake for Lovers

Ciaramicola, a lemon spice cake, covered with merengue 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.

Recipes
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.

Recipes
Zuppa di Vongole e Fagioli (Clam Stew with Beans)
This week Amy Gulick shares a recipe that takes inspiration from the classic 'vongole'(clam) dish from the Campagnia region. A hearty clam soup with beans that will make anyone's mouth water.
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What others are saying about Umbria

@tonya_baltimore asks:

Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for where to find an Italian/English speaking caretaker for a property we're buying in Umbria? 

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@joncoh asks:

Hi there - it's time to renew our house/contents insurance, and yet again Intasure have bumped up their premium, this time by nearly 20%, despite the fact that we have never claimed, and they have also removed earthquake cover.

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Earthquake Insurance for holiday home owner from UK. Does anyone know a provider?

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