[Idyllchat] small umbrian towns

[ronald moline]

Hi Frank,

I think Russ has given you excellent advice. I would definitely add Gubbio
to his proposed list of towns, but as for the smaller villages, as he says,
they are all stunningly picturesque, and not crowded. If you are staying in
La Bruna, there is a lovely town on the hill above it (a nice walk up from
Casa Rossa, if that is your home)­­an ancient town with some prosperous
inhabitants as well, judging by their villas, named Castel di Ritaldi. I am
sure it is home to many Spoleto professionals and business people. Half-way
up the road is a restaurant, La Panorama, with terrific pizza, that became
our favorite spot for a light evening meal.

I also encourage you to go to Nòrcia, an attractive destination in itself,
but one that requires you to drive through spectacular mountain country to
get there. Proceeding beyond Nòrcia, you emerge from the mountain driving
onto an almost surreal, incredible plain, Piano Grande, which makes you
think you are in Montana. Driving through it, you can see for miles, and at
one end, ³a shining city on a hill²--the ancient town of Castellucio.

We loved Spoleto, also a very ancient city, and, again, if you are staying
in or near La Bruna, it is an easy drive (or bus ride). We always found
parking on the outskirts, and walked into the center of town.

I encourage you to read the trip logs, for lots more pointers.

Buon Viaggio!

Ron


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