Sitting majestically on a hill perched high, deep in the heart of Umbria, you will find Todi an extraordinary medieval town. Its origins are ancient, first Etruscan then Roman and today, Todi still retains that medieval air.

Todi has many fine churches and boasts the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria della Consolazione, one of central Italy’s best renaissance churches, based on the Greek cross and a feast for your eyes. The Piazza del Popolo is one of the finest in Italy and boasts three public palaces, one of which is a museum.

Take a short walk from the Church of San Fortunato, at the very top of the hill, and you will find a beautiful park with 360 degree vistas of the Tiber valley, surrounded by cypress and fir trees and a great place to have a picnic and find a shady corner in the hot summer sun. Todi abounds with many fine restaurants and bars and has a year long events calendar.

Summertime is a joy, with al fresco musical concerts held during August, a fine arts and antique fair throughout the year, an international hot air balloon event in July and not to mention the many festas held throughout June. During Christmastime, Todi is illuminated magically with its white lights draped from side to side of its medieval streets and even has its very own ice-rink in the piazza throughout the month of December, surrounded by Christmas trees, you can buy sweet crepes and the infamous hot chocolate from one of the nearby log cabins.

Why not take a trip, summer or winter to this beautiful town and see for yourself the delights it has to offer. See you soon! Ciao!