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

True Stories of Buying a Property in Italy
Farmhouse in Umbria
Buying a House in Rustic Umbria

A New Yorker bought a farmhouse in Umbria and did it all on her own - here's the latest installment in our True Stories of Buying a Property in Italy series.

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View of Tuscan countryside
On the Tuscan-Umbrian Border, Building a Home from Scratch

Learn what it's like to buy a piece of land in Italy to build a house on it.

Christmas
italian renaissance art
The Nativity in Italian Renaissance Art

Let’s have a look at how Italian painters have handled the subject of the nativities over the centuries

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Umbrian landscape of hills and villages
Umbria’s Village Charm: Massa Martana

Umbria is dotted with charming medieval villages, many of which are still off the radar.

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Italian flag draped over Castle of Montechiarugolo Emilia-Romagna
Discover the Latest Additions to Italy's 'Most Beautiful Villages'

Some travel inspiration for those who love to explore beyond the big cities.

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Where is Umbria

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Properties for sale in Umbria

Restored farmhouse with land in panoramic location OR6140 1
Country Home - Restored in Monteleone d'Orvieto
420000
Casale fra gli ulivi - 6Y0B 0
Country Home - To Restore in Umbria
0
La Luna di Anna 1
Country Home - Restored in Orvieto
795000
Uno sguardo sul Tevere 1
Country Home - Restored in Monte Castello di Vibio
880000
Un Sogno che si può realizzare 1
Country Home - To Restore in Castiglione del Lago
100000
Contemporary Loft 1
Apartment in Citta della Pieve
250000
Agriturismo degli Asinelli 1
Country Home - Restored in Citta della Pieve
1480000
terreno edificabile 1
Land/Plot to Build in Cerreto di Spoleto
35000

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.

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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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@Lisa DeNunzio asks:

Buongiorno tutti.  We have owned a home in Ficulle for about 5 years.  Our caretaker and his wife have recently told us they will no longer be able to care for our home.  So we are in need of help to clean, care for our 80 vines, 30 very young olive trees, take care of the lawn, plants welcome gu

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@Montie55 asks:

Hi everyone, we have a property in Mirabella, Panicale but live in the UK.  With not being able to get out there at the moment are looking for some help with maintenance.  Does anyone have a contact for an English speaking person or company that could help?

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