Over the next several weeks, Marist Italy will be posting about the gastronomical specialties of the 20 regions of Italy. These guides were created by Alessandra Bianco, Marist Italy MA, 2013-14. Next in our series is the region of Umbria, Tuscany's neighbor to the southeast. Umbria, a small region with great tastes, has enough variety to satisfy all... Continue Reading →
Siena: More than just a Day Trip
By Jordan Beatty, MA 2014-15 Siena is one of Italy's most charming Tuscan cities, and it is not to be missed during your time in Florence. It is a walled, Medieval city known world-wide for the famous Palio - a horse race that takes place two times every summer. In the heart of the city... Continue Reading →
