[Idyllchat] small umbrian towns

[William Babineau]

Hello Frank,

We were in Umbria in the fall of 2005.  It is a great place, more  
mountainous than Tuscany and has the most wonderful grilled meats.

I agree about going to Norcia, and Castel di Ritaldi.  Also Trevi, of  
course, and Montifalco, where there is a good restaurant, La  
Coccorone.  Be sure to visit Spello,

Linda Babineau
On Mar 18, 2008, at 9:56 AM, 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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