Umbria, the green heart of Italy. A real jewel set in the center of our peninsula. A territory where valleys and plains, hills, mountains and forests alternate harmoniously and the green is declined in all its nuances, offering a great variety of landscapes. Immersed in the green Umbrian hills, is the Lake Trasimeno, the fourth in Italy by extension. On its banks there are villages of breathtaking beauty such as Castiglione del Lago and the Etruscan Panicale. And from the waters of the Trasimeno to those of the Waterfall marmore, located near Terni which with its 165 meters high, is among the largest and oldest waterfalls made by man, exactly in 271 BC by the Romans. Enchanted villages, crossroads of many stories and cultures, places of spirituality and medieval villagesthe cloaked in history, dot the enchanted valleys of Umbria.
Umbrian cities
One of these is Assisi, perched on the slopes of Mount Subasio, offers itself from the first glance in all its richness and charm. Art treasure chest of this region, the heart of its spirituality, was the birthplace of Saint Francis, patron saint of Italy and universally recognized symbol of peace in the world and in Santa Chiara. Among the most beautiful medieval cities, we remember Gubbio, rich in history, monuments and profound humanity, where the highly anticipated Corsa dei Ceri is celebrated. How not to be enchanted by the splendid Orvieto Cathedral, a colorful example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture, very rich in works of art, which houses the Sacred Corporal inside. Capital of the region is Perugia, with its steep medieval streets, breathtaking views and many delicious specialties to taste.
Eating in Umbria
Butchery of all kinds, cheeses produced with artisanal methods and the prized black truffle these are just some of the gastronomic specialties that this beautiful region offers.
