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Anyone traveling to Italy already knows they will be treated to a host of delicious dishes and delicacies, but they may not be aware of the particulars.  While a region may share flavors and traditions with neighboring regions, you will find that each has its own personality.

Coming from local traditions and the ingredients readily available, the people of Umbria have molded the Italian cuisine to fit their palette. If you are thinking about renting a vacation rental in Umbria, then why not avail of free assistance from our villa specialists?

If you want to stay in the capital of Umbria, be sure to take a look at our article on Perugia as well.

The reasons to travel to Italy are many and varied.  Whether it is art, history, culture, architecture, pilgrimages, or simple sightseeing there is one thing that all travelers will become thankful for within a day: the food!  While many things overlap, each region of Italy has its own particular flavor and style based on local traditions and local ingredients.  During your stay in a vacation rental in Campania you can shop the markets for freshly caught fish and ripe, local produce to prepare your own meals in the style of the region!

One of the most well known products of Campania is the Neopolitan pizza margherita.

While conflicting stories exist, the most popular legend of the creation involves Queen Margherita of the Kingdom of Italy being served a simple pizza with tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella (designed as to resemble the Italian flag with red, white and green).  The simple classic recipe has bore her name ever since.