Perugia Province (Umbria)

Umbria Highlights

Museums
villa san michele
Five of Italy’s Most Interesting House Museums

Italy has many fascinating house museums from north to south, let’s take a look at five of its most interesting.

Wine
Madrevite-winemaker-in-vines_(winemaker on vespa in vineyards) photo by: Madrevite We are in good hands with winemaker Nicola Chiucchiurlotto as a leader in the future of Gamay del Trasimeno
Italy’s Biggest Grape-naming Blunder: Do you Know About the Gamay of Lago Trasimeno?

Along the Tuscan border sits Lake Trasimeno, situated in a north-west pocket of Umbria and just a stone’s throw away from some of the most prominent Sangiovese producers in the world you’ve probably never heard about.

Events
orme festival
Things to Do and See in Italy in September 2021

John Bensalhia kicks off Autumn 2021 with a tasty helping of events and festivals for all ages.

Interview
vero tour
Share Your Italian Story: Moving to Italy to Start a Business

Kaila Terraneo shares her story of moving to Italy with her husband to start a small travel company and immerse themselves in the Italian lifestyle.

Archeology
Cortina
Black Sky Thinking: Best Destinations to Go Stargazing in Italy

Astrotourism is growing in popularity and Italy is rich in certified “dark sky” sites perfect for stargazing.

What you can't miss in Umbria

Top Experiences in Umbria

Best places to stay in Umbria

Properties for sale in Umbria

La Vigna 0
Country Home - Restored in Montefalco
440000
Splendida Mountain 0
Country Home - Restored in Pietralunga
587000
La Magica Vista 1
Apartment in Citta della Pieve
750000
Castello di Fiume 1
Other in Passignano sul Trasimeno
2800000
La Valle del Nestore 1
Country Home - To Restore in Panicale
250000
Podere Fraschette 1
Business in Citta di Castello
900000
Il Poggio Verde 1
Business in Montone
1970000
Le Terrazze sul Tevere 1
Country Home - Restored in Otricoli
1700000

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

@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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@josieverona asks:

Can anyone help please? I purchased a small apartment in Umbria in October 2018. In 2019 I engaged the services of a local tradesman to clearout my basement which was kneedeep in rubble from the previous owner.

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@Lisa DeNunzio asks:

Buongiorno tutti.  We have owned a home in Ficulle for about 5 years.  Our caretaker and his wife have recently told us they will no longer be able to care for our home.  So we are in need of help to clean, care for our 80 vines, 30 very young olive trees, take care of the lawn, plants welcome gu

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