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

Travel

Where to Find (Some) of the Most Beautiful Mosaics in Italy

With a major six-year restoration of the Florence Baptistery's dome mosaics now underway, we’ve rounded up some other standout mosaic cycles around Italy to mark the occasion.

Italy in Brief

Ferrari to Fund Restoration of Cimabue Fresco in the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

He’s remembered for renouncing his riches and embracing a life of poverty. But Saint Francis of Assisi — one of the two patron saints of Italy — has a shiny new investor in his legacy: Ferrari.

Art

Giotto and the Three Stigmatas of Saint Francis of Assisi

October marks the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of Italy’s most popular saints and a frequent subject of Florentine painter Giotto di Bondone.

Travel Guide

The Balconies of Italy: Six Foothill Towns You Should Get to Know

Often overlooked in favor of hilltop towns and seaside villages, Italy’s foothill towns spill down the lower slopes of some of the country’s most dramatic mountain ranges, offering sweeping vistas.

Events

Things to Do and See in Italy in July 2022

Buckle up for a full summer of festivals: here, John Bensalhia charts some of the highlights.

What you can't miss in Umbria

Where is Umbria

Top Experiences in Umbria

Outdoor Activities

Hot air balloon ride at Assisi, Umbria

Assisi

Food & Wine

Vitalia Tours: Fall Harvest in Tuscany Small Group Tour

Tuscany, Arezzo Province, Arezzo, Cortona, Florence Province, Florence, Orvieto, Montepulciano, Pienza, Montalcino, Chianti, Siena Province, Umbria

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

the incredibly gorgeous and unspoiled countryside as viewed from the Property

Country Home - Restored in Bevagna

Apartment in Panicale

150000

Country Home - Restored in Perugia

640000

Country Home - Restored in Ficulle

390000

Villa in Citta della Pieve

450000

Country Home - Restored in Collazzone

550000

Country Home - Restored in Monte Castello di Vibio

880000

Country Home - Restored in Ficulle

680000

Recipes From Umbria

Recipes

Brustengolo: Apple Nut Polenta Cake

This not-too-sweet autumn treat from Umbria is packed with fruit, nuts and zesty flavor.

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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