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Umbria is like Tuscany, only without the tourists. It is surprising -- how is the flowering of Castelluccio di Norcia, the hills blooming in pastel, and the cascading Marmore Falls not as well ...

Pizza, pasta, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. What do all of these have in common? Well, they originate from Italy and are no doubt the first things that pop up in your mind at the mention of the country.