Across the street and around a corner lies an area known as Piazza 25 Aprile. Previously, this site was part of a medieval neighborhood known as Borgo San Giovanni. On April 25, 1944, a British air unit aiming to bomb part of the railway system prematurely released the weapons projecting them on this neighborhood, killing … More Piazza 25 Aprile, Umbertide
One of the advantages of living in Italy is the proximity to other areas of discovery. We usually plan to visit one or two each time we are here. Our most recent excursion was to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. These places have vistas of great beauty, but they co-mingle with a large number of … More An Area Most Well-Known
One of the activities we look forward to is taking a quick road trip to an appealing destination. This week, Mike looked at a map and chose Monte Argentario, a small peninsula in Toscana (Tuscany). About two and a half hours west of us, the drive proved to be fascinating, going and coming. Who knew … More Ah… the Side Trips