[Idyllchat] small umbrian towns

[Russell Crum]

I completely agree about Norcia and the Piano Grande!! The scenery is  
spectacular and it is do different from the rest of Unbria. One  
caution, however, would be if one is not comfortable driving narrow  
switchback roads, it can be a bit harrowing. There were four of us. I  
drove and felt very comfortable but a couple of the four were a bit  
nervous during part of the climb up.

Russ

On Mar 18, 2008, at 9:56 , ronald moline wrote:

> 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, “a shining city  
> on a hill”--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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