Umbria Travel Guide:
Gorgeous Hill Towns, Medieval Masterpieces and Fascinating Local Festivals
The region of Umbria is both off the main tourist track, and yet right in the middle of the country. Known as “the green heart of Italy”, it’s full of unique little hill towns, incredible churches, mountains filled with waterfalls and caves, a perfect lake for swimming, and the gems of Assisi and Perugia.
Basilica, Assisi Italy by Peter K Burian
Santa Maria Degli Angeli By Zyance
Orvieto-Citta sotterranea-57 by Asurnipal
Duomo di Orvieto facciata 16 09 06 by Adriano
Castiglione Del Lago by Guillén Pérez
Castle guglielmi isola maggiore italy by Cantalamessa
Lago Trasimeno Isola Maggiore – Buon Gesu 1 Innenraum by Wolfgang Sauber
Medieval Charm of Perugia and Gubbio
Otherworldly Assisi
Enchanting Umbrian Hill Towns
Incomparable Orvieto & the South
Rugged Beauty of Castelluccio and Norcia
Splendid Lake Trasimeno
Explore ancient Perugia, filled with Etruscan ruins, gorgeous palazzi and winding little streets that hold surprises around each corner.
Why not come for the city’s world-renowned jazz festival or its tasty chocolate festival?
Stroll around Assisi, Umbria’s spiritual center, and visit important spots in the life of Saint Francis.
Its basilica is one of the grandest to be found in Italy!
Hop a train and meander the streets of Umbria’s hill towns with their flower filled balconies, traditional festivals, and artisanal foods and crafts on offer.
Don’t miss savoring the region’s famed salami…
And tasting its rich red wine!
Be stunned by Orvieto’s profound artistic masterpieces at one of Italy’s most celebrated cathedrals.
From towering waterfalls to mountain slopes covered in carpets of wildflowers, nature lovers will delight in Umbria’s picture-perfect landscape.
Relax at Lake Trasimeno, with its classical music festival and castle right out of a fairytale.
