Between Venice and Rome
Aug 22nd, 2006, 06:21 AM
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Between Venice and Rome
We are staying in Venice for five days, then driving to Ravenna for a night, then to Assisi for two nights, one night in Orvieto, and then five days in Rome.
What are interesting "side of the road" places to stop along the way? I am thinking of churches, small villages, hill towns that we could explore as we are driving from one destination to another. I am happy to go out of the way so we can see some special areas. We are already planning to see Spello, and Civita. I guess San Marino would be another possibility.
What are interesting "side of the road" places to stop along the way? I am thinking of churches, small villages, hill towns that we could explore as we are driving from one destination to another. I am happy to go out of the way so we can see some special areas. We are already planning to see Spello, and Civita. I guess San Marino would be another possibility.
Aug 22nd, 2006, 07:10 AM
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I suggest the area east of Florence and south of Ravenna, known as The Casentino. Fairly mountainous, it has a number of famous monasteries including the one at La Verna (St Francis) and Camaldoli. There's also the hilltown of Poppi and its castello.
Aug 22nd, 2006, 03:30 PM
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South of Assisi going to Orvieto, we went down road S3 to Spoleto, and found it very interesting - especially the Roman aqueduct. It's amazing that it's still standing after all this time.
If you go to the west from Assisi, Deruta is known for its ceramics, and the oldest part has a lot of charm.
And since it sounds as if part of your itinerary will take you through Le Marche, you might want to check out this website with all sorts of different routes through the region. We're planning a trip for there next year and it looks fascinating - just can't speak from first hand knowledge though.
http://www.le-marche.com/Marche/index.htm#
If you go to the west from Assisi, Deruta is known for its ceramics, and the oldest part has a lot of charm.
And since it sounds as if part of your itinerary will take you through Le Marche, you might want to check out this website with all sorts of different routes through the region. We're planning a trip for there next year and it looks fascinating - just can't speak from first hand knowledge though.
http://www.le-marche.com/Marche/index.htm#
Aug 22nd, 2006, 06:52 PM
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Thanks for the ideas and the website. This is actually my favorite part of a trip- getting to wander around a little as we drive to our next destination. We 'll be driving less than 100 kilometers a day, so we'll have plenty of time for exploring.
Aug 23rd, 2006, 07:13 AM
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>the Roman aqueduct< Only the foundation is Roman - the bridge/aqueduct was built in the 14thC.
>can you see the Roman acquaduct from the highway S3 or do you need to go into Spoleto?< Only a fleeting glimpse of it. The site can best be appreciated by exiting the highway, parking and then walking over it to the other side...
>can you see the Roman acquaduct from the highway S3 or do you need to go into Spoleto?< Only a fleeting glimpse of it. The site can best be appreciated by exiting the highway, parking and then walking over it to the other side...
Aug 23rd, 2006, 12:19 PM
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Saraho,
Just to clarify the road S3 is not a highway - just two good size lanes traveling through coutryside and various towns. Very pleasant, little traffic when we were there in August. The road from Assisi towards Spello, S75, is more of a highway. And TuckH is right; you really have to walk up a hill to get the full impact. But it's an easy enough walk with a snack bar along the way - wonderful lemon granita!
Just to clarify the road S3 is not a highway - just two good size lanes traveling through coutryside and various towns. Very pleasant, little traffic when we were there in August. The road from Assisi towards Spello, S75, is more of a highway. And TuckH is right; you really have to walk up a hill to get the full impact. But it's an easy enough walk with a snack bar along the way - wonderful lemon granita!
