Umbria

Countryside in Umbria

Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco

Panoramic of the medieval town of Todi, in Umbria

A beautifully decorated street in the charming and historic town of Spello

Fontana Maggiore on Piazza IV Novembre in Perugia

Umbria is a region of historic and modern central Italy. It is the only Italian region having neither a coastline nor a border with other countries. It includes the Lake Trasimeno, Marmore's Falls, and is crossed by the River Tiber. The regional capital is Perugia. Umbria is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, culinary delights, artistic legacy, and influence on culture. The region is characterized by hills, mountains, valleys and historical towns such as Perugia (known as an important university centre), Assisi (a World Heritage Site associated with St. Francis of Assisi), Gubbio, Spoleto, Orvieto and Todi.

Umbria Highlights

Italy's Treasures

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The Curious Traveler

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The critically acclaimed CNN series is scheduled to air for a second season this spring.

Events

Things to Do and See in Italy in March 2022

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Wine

Italy’s Five Best Wine Regions

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History

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What you can't miss in Umbria

Where is Umbria

Top Experiences in Umbria

Food & Wine

Fall Harvest Tour in Tuscany

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Outdoor Activities

Hot air balloon ride at Assisi, Umbria

Assisi

Best places to stay in Umbria

House for Rent

Exclusive villa-holiday rentals in Umbria - Great value

Umbria, Perugia Province, Perugia

Agriturismo

Agriturismo L'Ariete

Montone

Properties for sale in Umbria

Country Home - Restored in Massa Martana

399000

Villa in Umbertide

1200000

Farmhouse with two annexes and garden, Castiglione del lago Ref. CDL6134M 0

Country Home - Restored in Castiglione del Lago

389000

Farmhouse in panoramic position, Città della Pieve Ref. CDP6135M 0

Country Home - Restored in Citta della Pieve

490000

Portion of farmhouse in panoramic location, San Venanzo Rif. OR341M 0

Semi-detached in San Venanzo

189000

Villa in Lisciano Niccone

2800000

Villa in Citta di Castello

890000

Semi-detached in Norcia

95000

Recipes From Umbria

Recipes

Ciaramicola : Italy’s Easter Lemon-Spice Cake for Lovers

Ciaramicola, a lemon spice cake, covered with merengue and topped with sprinkles, is a classic Easter cake from the Perugia province of Umbria. It is customary for a woman to give one to her lover or fiancé on Easter morning as a symbol of her affection.

Recipes

Scafata - Fava Bean Stew

Our food writer Cindy Swain shares her best recipe for the tasty scafata, a bean dish made with fava beans, swiss chard and onion.

Recipes

Zuppa di Vongole e Fagioli (Clam Stew with Beans)

This week Amy Gulick shares a recipe that takes inspiration from the classic 'vongole'(clam) dish from the Campagnia region. A hearty clam soup with beans that will make anyone's mouth water.

What others are saying about Umbria

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Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for where to find an Italian/English speaking caretaker for a property we're buying in Umbria?

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Hi there - it's time to renew our house/contents insurance, and yet again Intasure have bumped up their premium, this time by nearly 20%, despite the fact that we have never claimed, and they have also removed earthquake cover.

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Earthquake Insurance for holiday home owner from UK. Does anyone know a provider?

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