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Umbria has long loomed in the shadow of neighboring Tuscany but visits to Assisi and Perugia in the Umbria episode of Dream of Italy introduce the viewers to the rich treasures of this region. In Perugia, we meet two women carrying on their family traditions — Maddalena Forenza creating stained glass and Marta Cucchia and her handmade textiles.
Umbria. Umbria is Tuscany’s lesser known cousin. Yet, some think she’s the more beautiful of the two. This region in central Italy is home to olive groves and vineyards as well as world-class cities. Perugia, the region’s capital, is best known for its prestigious university for foreigners.
Become An Italian Citizen Through Ancestry. DREAM OF ITALY ® was founded in 2002 by Italian travel expert Kathy McCabe as a travel magazine and membership website. 20 years later and there are now more than 190 issues of Dream of Italy and it is the inspiration for the PBS TV series that McCabe hosts! ©2002-. Dream of Italy, Inc.
May 31, 2015 · In the third episode of Dream of Italy Season 1 we go to the green heart of Italy- Umbria. In Perugia, host Kathy McCabe In Perugia, we meet two women carry...
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- Gubbio. The first medieval town that should be on your Umbria list is undoubtedly Gubbio. Nestled in a valley in northeastern Umbria, Gubbio spills up the slope of Monte Ingino in a tumble of stone buildings and terracotta rooftops.
- Spoleto. The next medieval Umbrian town on your list should be Spoleto. Once a Roman colony, the town is located in southern Umbria in the shadow of the Apennines.
- Spello. After Gubbio, pretty Spello was undoubtedly our second favorite medieval town in Umbria. There is so much to love about this little village, which comes flowing down a hill in a run of pale yellow stone buildings.
- Assisi. No list of medieval Umbrian towns would be complete without Assisi, perhaps the most famous city in the region and a major pilgrimage site for Catholics from around the world.
Season 1: Dream of Italy. With its mesmerizing landscapes, rich artistic treasures, deep ties to the past and warm people, it is no wonder that Americans dream of Italy more than any other destination in the world. Join Italian travel expert Kathy McCabe as she explores Italy. Meet the country’s colorful locals — chefs, artisans, historians ...
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Castello Monticelli is the ideal place if you dream of sleeping within the walls of an ancient medieval fortress and at the same time exploring the nature and the villages of Umbria. Its history and its architecture reflect the importance of a legendary place where the visit of the beauties of the place is added the possibility to live unique sport and culinary experiences.
