| Best Ride |
Piano Grande |
The peaks of the central Apennines in the Monti Sibillini National Park and the ride through Piano Grande were the highlights of the entire trip to Italy - breathtakingly beautiful even in autumn with parched yellow grass; see Best Photos |
| Best Experience |
Orvieto Cathedral |
Orvieto Cathedral is incredible inside and outside. Unforgettable beauty created by the greatest artists; more impressive than cathedrals in Siena and Florence. And best of all - no crowds; see Trip Report |
| Best Scenery |
Piano Grande (again)
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Neither the hills towns of Umbria nor the treasures of Tuscany could match the majestic beauty of Piano Grande; nature at its best
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| Best Place to Stay |
Rome
Poreta
Assisi
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There were three places we rated equally the best for different reasons:
- The B&B in Zagarolo - for incredible hospitality of Ivano and Tehri
- The house in Poreta - for lots of character and friendly people like Rosella, the village shopkeeper
- The apartment in Assisi - for incredible views and very nice decor
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| Best Restaurant |
del Tordo Matto
Antica Osteria da Divo
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We selected two top restaurants:
- del Tordo Matto in Zagarolo for culinary mastery of Adriano Baldassarre
- Antica Osteria da Divo in Siena for outstanding food and service
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