Norcia, A Town Famous For Its Delicious Pork!

Monday, February 13, 2012 Italy Villas Staff

Want to get a taste of what the real Italy is like? If so, there are many towns that you can visit in the Italian countryside, one of the most popular being Norcia, a small town in Umbria.

Norcia is famous all over Italy for its cured meats and cheeses. In fact many people travel to Norcia just to specifically buy the food from there. It is known as the pork capital of Italy and pork butchers there are actually called

Norcinos.
Norcia is not only famous for its foods however, it is also the birthplace of St.Benedict, the founding father of the Benedictine order of monks. In fact, today he is known as the patron saint of Europe.

Unfortunately its historical treasures have been damaged by frequent earthquakes which have devastated the city over the centuries. However, there has been careful restoration, allowing the city to show its original structure with medieval and lordly architecture.

If you would like to experience the traditional cuisine of Norcia then why not take a trip to this beautiful little town?

You need not limit yourself to just one place on your holiday, why not rent a villa and from there, explore the surrounding areas, knowing that you are returning to your own private accommodation later with a pool that you can relax beside.

See all the villas we have available to rent in Umbria in this area. We hope to help you find the perfect one to suit you and all your needs.