Tag archive for ‘Umbria’
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By Italia Travel & Life On Friday, June 21st, 2019
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Homes in Umbria

Beautiful landscapes and exquisite medieval hilltowns make this tranquil region an enchanting place, and properties here make a sound investment, says Fleur Kinson… Photos by Getty Images The beautiful Valnerina, More...

By Italia Travel & Life On Tuesday, May 7th, 2019
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Wines from Umbria

Known as the Green Heart of Italy, Umbria has a deep-rooted wine tradition, and despite recent earthquakes their wines are on the rise Umbria, in central Italy, is a region of lush rolling hills, hilltop villages More...

Trevi
By Italia Travel & Life On Friday, August 17th, 2018
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Back to Life in Umbria

We join Penny Wainwright to explore the tourist initiatives that are encouraging visitors back to Umbria, after the devastating earthquakes of 2016… Photos by Penny Wainwright and iStock Ponte delle Torri and More...

Spoleto, Umbria, Italy
By Italia Travel & Life On Friday, August 17th, 2018
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Three Highlights of Umbria

Penny Wainwright visits three Umbrian destinations – Spoleto, Trevi and Bevagna – to see how tourism initiatives are breathing life back into Italy’s heartland Photos by Penny Wainwright Following the earthquakes More...

By Italia Travel & Life On Monday, November 27th, 2017
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Norcia: back from the brink

Last autumn the town of Norcia in Umbria suffered a devastating blow after an earthquake hit. Hannah Frances went back to see how the town fought back. Autumn is a great time to see Norcia, says Hannah Frances. More...

By Italia Travel & Life On Monday, November 27th, 2017
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Umbria regional property guide

Umbria is known as the ‘green heart of Italy’, thanks to the fact that more than 30 per cent of this central region is made up of woodland. This is a tranquil and historically rich part of Italy, landlocked More...

Trevi
By Italia Travel & Life On Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017
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Homes in: Umbria

This dreamily serene region of fairytale landscapes and jewel-like hilltowns continues to be adored by discerning visitors. Property prices are currently in a very favourable situation for you, says Fleur Kinson. Tucked More...

By Italia Travel & Life On Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017
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Our life in Umbria

Lorelei and Jacob Wells have made Umbria a second home that they can make available to family and friends. Leicestershire-based Lorelei and Jacob Wells (in pink and centre, pictured with friends) own a three-bedroom More...

By Italia Travel & Life On Thursday, July 20th, 2017
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Escape the hustle and bustle with painting holidays in Italy

From the 7 – 14th October 2017 you can spend seven nights in luxury 5* accommodation complete with a heated swimming pool and find home in an 18th century farmhouse at the foot of Monte Tezio on a painting More...

By Italia Travel & Life On Tuesday, December 20th, 2016
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Duomo of Orvieto

The striking black and white cathedral of Orvieto in Umbria is well worth further investigation, enjoying a long and varied history and rare aesthetic appeal The remarkable medieval city of Orvieto in Umbria is More...