I'm looking to take a trip to Tuscany and Umbria in May or June. Does anyone have any idea if the tourist infrastructure has been profoundly affected by the last quake over the summer as well as last night's? I grew up in San Francisco, so the idea of an earthquake doesn't phase me, but missing the opportunity to see key sights and more importantly, putting tourism pressure on an area on an area that is already stressed does. The areas I'm specifically concerned with is Assisi, Todi, Spello, Cortona, etc. Norcia is obviously out, but what about the region in general?
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
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The earthquake ravaged areas are northeast of Rome, and quite a bit off the beaten path of most popular tourist areas. Hopefully the quakes will settle down soon.
You should go ahead and make your trip plans but as always keep your options open if there are problems before you get there.
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Agree with previous poster: the worst affected areas are not right on popular tourist route. Of course, it's impossible to predict whether another quake will strike elsewhere -- or a volcanic eruption, etc. Just make up your mind to be flexible, as in all travel.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
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The earthquake yesterday was felt in all the towns you mentioned, but there is no damage whatsoever reported in any of them, except for Norcia, where the damage is very limited anyhow.
Spello is the closest to the epicenter (about 20 miles).
Unless there are more jolts, there is no reason to worry considering you are going in 6 or 7+ months.