BBC TravelJul 16, 2026The rainbow magic of Italy's lentil bloomEach summer, the plains surrounding a tiny Umbrian village are transformed into one of Italy's most photographed landscapes – all thanks to a humble legume.5 things in this storyCastelluccio di NorciaNeighborhoodhilltop village known for lentil bloomCastelluccio Dream ExperiencePlacelocal tour operatorPian GrandeFast foodPian PiccoloSightPian PerdutoSightRead the full piece at BBC Travel →