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We recently took my sister and brother-in-law across the valley to have lunch in L’Antico Forziere, a country-house restaurant just off the E45 south of Deruta.

We had seen its sign several times and kept meaning to go and explore so on a sunny morning we set out to drive the 3 km from the house.  The hotel/restaurant is set in its own grounds, surrounded by conifers and with a pleasant terrace for dining out on summer evenings. (more…)

We could see Todi from just down the road from Papiano.  It looked mysterious and beautiful with its tall bell tower silhouetted against the sun so it wasn’t long before we paid a visit.

An easy 20 minutes’ drive down the E45 brought us to the outskirts of the town.  Signs directed us to the Porta Orvietana, a large car park at the foot of the old town.  We discovered that you buy a token which pays for your parking and also for the lift which takes you up to the top.   This lift is a bit like a little rack-and-pinion railway which wafts you up a little rail-track, giving good views of the surrounding area. (more…)