While in Assisi, we chose to stay at the Hotel Umbra. Hotel Umbra is a peaceful villa in the middle of town. It is right
The Basilica of St. Francis is one of the artistic and religious highlights of Europe. it rises where Francis was buried, and today welcomes pilgrims,
Assisi is famous for its hometown boy, St. Francis, and his “slow down and smell God’s roses” lifestyle. With its hillside setting and medieval charm,
Sienese restaurants are a great value by Florentine and Venetian standards. For pasta, a good option is pici (PEE-chee), a thick Sienese spaghetti that seems
For our three days and two nights in Siena, we chose the Hotel Chiusarelli. Hotel Chiusarelli has a mix of 48 classic and modern rooms
Siena’s 13th-century cathedral and striped bell tower are one of the most illustrious examples of Romanesque-Gothic style in Italy. This ornate but surprisingly secular shrine
Siena’s fine Gothic City Hall is still the seat of city government. With its proud tower, this building symbolizes a republic independent from the pope
Whenever I speak to someone who has traveled to Siena, someone else nearby always seems to chime in: “Siena? I loooove Siena!” Located in the
Trattoria Anita – Midway between the Uffizi and Santa Croce, feels old-school, with wood paneling decorated by dusty rows of wine bottles. Brothers Nicola, Gianni,
For our stay in Florence, we chose a hotel in the sleepy zone near the Ponte Vecchio. This area has several sights and some fine