Umbria, Central Italy
Umbria borders Tuscany, Lazio & Le Marche. The region has a rich cultural history and is known for its medieval hill towns, forests and local cuisine, truffles, olive groves and vineyards.
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Assisi
Assisi is one of Italy's prime tourist attractions; a simple and peaceful town with a rich religious heritage. It has many good hotels, excellent restaurants and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
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Perugia
Capital of the Umbria region, Perugia is known for its defensive walls around the historic centre. The medieval Priori Palace exhibits regional art from the 13th century onward.
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Spoleto
Fortified Umbrian town known for its wealth of art, cultural heritage and history. Spoleto is situated along the St Francis Way pilgrimage route and near the sacred Wood of Monteluco.
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Trevi
Trevi is part of 'The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy' Assoc. Located on the side of Mt Serano along the Roman Via Flaminia, enjoy its charming historical centre, artwork and Olive Oil Museum.
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Montefalco
Spectacularly positioned on a hill overlooking the Umbrian Valley across olives and vineyards. Montefalco belongs to "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy” Assoc., and on the Sagrantino Wine Route.
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Lake Trasimeno
Lake Trasimeno is home to water lilies, cormorants and kingfishers. It is surrounded by woods, fields full of sunflowers and corn and dotted with several towns.
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Orvieto
Medieval Orvieto is known for its tufa outcrop, underground world, and fascinating old town full of ancient charms. Park in the New Town and climb on board the funicular to the Old Town.