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

The Curious Traveler

Four Places in Italy That Will Remind You of World Famous Landmarks Overseas

Places that make you wonder, am I still in Italy?

Festival

Things to Do and See in Italy in September 2020

John Bensalhia takes a look at the coming of Autumn through this September's choice of Italian events.

Places

How Much Does it Cost to Live in Italy: Umbria

Set about halfway between Rome and Florence, Umbria is ideal for those who want the leisurely pace and human connection of living

Buying property

Has the Coronavirus Global Emergency Pushed Real Estate Buyers to Consider More Homes in the Italian Countryside?

The covid19 emergency has had a large effect on the real estate industry in Italy. We discuss with one international agency based in Italy whether that has caused a future exodus to the countryside.

Buying property

Farmhouse in the Tuscan countryside at sunset

How the Coronavirus Global Emergency Is Affecting the Real Estate Market in Italy

Why this may be a good time to finally buy that farmhouse in the Italian countryside you’ve been dreaming of.

What you can't miss in Umbria

Where is Umbria

Top Experiences in Umbria

Language Schools

Lingua in Corso Language School

Perugia

Italian Class in Spello Italy, ENJOY IT in a Charming Village, Spello, Umbria

Language Classes

ENJOY IT Italian Language Classes in a Charming Village - Spello, Umbria

Spello

Tours

Vitalia Tours: Small Group and Custom Italy Tours

Tuscany, Rome, Venice, Florence, Piedmont, Langhe, Milan, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Puglia, Basilicata, Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Umbria, Turin

Best places to stay in Umbria

House for Rent

Exclusive villa-holiday rentals in Umbria - Great value

Umbria, Perugia Province, Perugia

Villa

L'Antica Vetreria-in Village, Views, Pool

Piegaro

Villa

Casale Fara - Umbria

Monteleone d'Orvieto

Villa

I Mori Gelsi - Fattoria Spinola

House for Rent

Agriturismo

House for Rent

Agriturismo

I Casali del Moraiolo

Collazzone

Properties for sale in Umbria

Country Home - To Restore in Allerona

350000

Land/Plot to Build in Cerreto di Spoleto

39000

Villa in Perugia

Detached House in Tuoro sul Trasimeno

195000

Detached House in Tuoro sul Trasimeno

195000

Country Home - Restored in Gubbio

880000

Semi-detached in Montone

195000

Country Home - To Restore in Umbertide

320000

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.

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