Umbria's Healing Sanctuaries

Explore Umbria’s Quiet Corners of Calm

"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Eremo di Santa Maria Giacobbe church perched in the mountain, Umbria - Shutterstock

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Today’s email

• Umbria's Healing Sanctuaries

• Step Back in History in San Gimignano

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• Around The Web: Spring at Saio Assisi;A Dreamlike City in Umbria;

  The Italy You Feel and more

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• From Social Media: Step into history at the Amalfi Paper Museum

• Food in Italy: Simple Italian Dishes Anyone Can Master

• Extra: Top 10 Best Things to Do in Umbria, Italy

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Umbria's Healing Sanctuaries

Discover Umbria’s hidden therapeutic sanctuaries – peaceful places where nature, history, and healing come together. From miraculous springs to centuries-old traditions, these serene spots offer a truly unique experience. Whether you're seeking relaxation, spiritual reflection, or simply a quiet escape, you'll find it here. Science may offer explanations, but the sense of wonder remains untouched. These sanctuaries blend faith, culture, and natural beauty, far from the usual tourist trails. Step into a slower rhythm of life, where you can meditate, explore local history, or enjoy time with family surrounded by greenery. Experience the soul of Umbria – timeless, tranquil, and rich in tradition. A journey of inner peace and quiet discovery awaits

Basilica of Saint Francis (Italian: San Francesco) the ancient Catholic church that houses the tomb of the saint, an artistic masterpiece and place of religious pilgrimage - Shutterstock

Step Back in History in San Gimignano

San Gimignano, a small walled town in the province of Siena, is one of the best-preserved medieval settlements in Tuscany. Known as the “Town of Five Towers,” it boasts a skyline that has barely changed since the Middle Ages. Though once home to 72 towers, 14 still stand today, creating a dramatic silhouette against the rolling Tuscan hills. These towers were originally built by noble families, not just as a means of defence, but also as a show of power and prestige.

Unlike many other Tuscan towns, which saw their towers destroyed by the Florentines, San Gimignano managed to retain much of its original skyline. This has made it a rare and remarkable example of medieval urban architecture, earning the “Historic Centre of San Gimignano” a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1990

Piazza della Cisterna - Shutterstock

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Italy Likely To Sell Out

2024 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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Around The Web

Spring at Saio Assisi

Celebrate the season with wine tastings, vineyard picnics, and panoramic views.
Join our Adopt an Olive Tree project – a year-long journey into olive growing and EVOO production. Taste our cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, rich in flavour with notes of artichoke and fresh grass

A Dreamlike City in Umbria

A mystical site blending a 13th-century Franciscan monastery with visionary architecture by Tommaso Buzzi. Explore gardens, symbols, and surreal structures on a metaphorical journey through an “ideal city”

Secrets Beneath the City

Explore ancient cisterns, hidden churches, and Inquisition cells beneath Narni’s streets. A journey through centuries of mystery, history, and undeciphered symbols

A Monument to Dialogue

Campo del Sole is a unique open-air museum on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, featuring 28 towering sandstone columns. Designed by Pietro Cascella, with sculptors like Mauro Berrettini and Cordelia von den Steinen, the site is a celebration of diversity and dialogue

The Wild Foods Truffle Hunt

Experience a day of truffle hunting in Umbria with our family, rooted in centuries of tradition. Enjoy stunning views, expert hunters, and highly-trained dogs, followed by a delicious Umbrian lunch. A unique adventure in the heart of nature, culture, and local hospitality

The Italy You Feel

In Italy’s quiet hilltowns and coastal villages, life doesn’t rush. It simmers. Locals linger over coffee, open their shutters to morning sun, and walk to the market with no set timetable. Here, “dolce far niente”—the sweet doing of nothing—isn’t laziness. It’s a treasured ritual, passed down through generations. And for travellers weary of schedules and sightseeing lists, embracing this unhurried rhythm is the secret to experiencing Italy more deeply. Slow Down. Stay Longer. Feel More.

Let’s explore the beauty of slow travel in Italy—from Puglia’s whitewashed villages and Tuscany’s medieval hamlets to the lakeside calm of Piemonte and the citrus-scented corners of Sicily. You’ll find places where you can swap queues for countryside strolls, and tick-boxes for spontaneous chats with locals. Discover the towns where life is still savoured, not scheduled—and where visitors are gently invited to do the same

View of Ostuni white town, Brindisi, Puglia - Shutterstock

🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste: Where is the famous Kylemore Abbey located?

Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!

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From Social Media

Step into history at the Amalfi Paper Museum (Museo della Carta), a hidden gem for couples who appreciate culture and craftsmanship

We Love Italian Food

Simple Italian Dishes Anyone Can Master

Extra

Top 10 Best Things to Do in Umbria, Italy

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