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.

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Buying property
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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.

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Parenting in a Pandemic: One Mom’s View from Italy

Here are tips from a mom in the trenches for how to make it through your social distancing, shelter in place, lockdown, or full-out quarantine and come out the other side safe, sane, and serene.

Events
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Things to Do and See in Italy in February 2020

It's carnival time, and while I've chosen three distinctive events of this kind, let's not forget some of the other great festivals taking place

Property
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Property in Italy: Six Business Opportunities

Buying a property in Italy isn't all about retiring or seeking a new country to start a new life. Sometimes, it's all about embarking on a new business venture.

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Properties for sale in Umbria

Sant Angelo 0
Country Home - Restored in Umbertide
1350000
La Torriola di Todi 1
Country Home - Restored in Todi
650000
Tenuta del Merlo 1
Country Home - Restored in Citta della Pieve
625000
cieloterra San Martino 1
Fractional ownership in Foligno
19000
appartamento Castel San Felice 1
Apartment in Sant'Anatolia di Narco
59000
Casale in Pietra con un ettaro di terreno 1
Country Home - Restored in Gualdo Tadino
175000
CBI057-315-30061 1
Apartment in Foligno
95000
Casa a Strettura con giardino 1
Country Home - Restored in Spoleto
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.
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What others are saying about Umbria

@Cripps 44 asks:

Hi. Does anyone know of an English builder that they could recommend for renovation work on a property in southern Umbria.  Roofing, plumbing, heating etc.

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@Marzipan71 asks:

Hi - first time poster! I know there's a few threads on here already about terracotta (cotto) tiles but we're in need of some advice for a specific situation and was hoping someone out there could help us.

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@Hemingway asks:

Wood burner central heating system Good morning all,first time posting and looking for some advice with central heating.we have a big woodburner with backboiler and getting some quotes to run 6 rads and hot water off it.Does anyone know of any suppliers in Umbria apart from the usual Leroy Merlin

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