umbria pizza

• Only in Italy

After Garibaldi, it was an uneasy truce that existed between the city of Rome, the Vatican's rule over its own Christian empire, and the embryonic Italian nation. Genuine peace would not come until the Vatican was given control over its own territory in the heart of Rome. Overlooking vineyards, you can choose to relax or spend your days travelling to the larger nearby tourist cities like Siena. Siena comes to you right out of the Middle Ages. It's famous cathedral was built in the 12th century, and twice a year in its central plaza, called the Piazza del Compo, perhaps the most dangerous horse race in the world takes place as riders from 10 adjoining neighboorhoods race for pride and preservation of history two times around this relatively small circle, as thousands cheer from the insid...

...As scenic as Tuscany and nearby Umbria are, perhaps nothing can compare with the dramatic..., but nowhere in Italy would we find better pizzas and pasta. The locals say it is because they produ...

• Winnipeg Free Press
• August 28, 2009