Umbria hotels, itineraries, and inspirational travel ideas.
Umbria is imbued with presence of St Frances of Assisi and it is said that 'Umbria is a region, where, if you wish, you can feel alone with your soul'.
The region has many cities and hill towns such as Assisi, Gubbio, Perugia with its famous university, Todi and Spello the gem of the Valle of Spoleto, each with artistic and historical treasures. Beyond the busy hill cities are mountains, rivers pastures and fortresses. The countryside of Umbria is dotted with towns and ancient villages. In the South of the region is one of the most distinctive landscapes in all of Italy, the Piano Grande and the Monti Sibillini.
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Winery Trips
Red revival
The rediscovery of Umbria's Sagrantino di Montefalco.
Even today, debate as to whether the Sagrantino di Montefalco is indigenous to Umbria or not continues. A number of historic sources date the...
Art Escapes
In Vino Veritas
The history of wine and wineries in Torgiano’s Wine Museum.
Torgiano's Wine Museum was created in 1974 by Giorgio Lungarotti and his wife Maria Grazia, to celebrate Umbria's centuries-old agricultural...
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Exploring Trasimeno
The tranquility of the lake, the quiet of the Umbrian countryside, and...
Gourmet heaven
Despite measuring just 8456 square kilometers, the small land-locked...
The Renaissance in Umbria
A journey admiring some of Umbria's most beautiful artworks, produced in...
Umbria, the sacred cradle
This itinerary take us on a journey through some of the greenest...
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Umbria most popular destinations.
Amelia
Situated on a rocky hillside, which dominates the natural landscape,...
Assisi
Known throughout the world as the city of St Francis, Assisi is the...
Bevagna
At Bevagna one can see the traces of both Roman and Medieval eras: the...
Cascia
The various personalities of Cascia: the religious Cascia, linked to the...
Castiglione del Lago
Gazing out over the waters of Lake Trasimeno, protected by a thick...
Citta della Pieve
Città della Pieve is a strikingly authentic medieval town, built...
Città di Castello
Città di Castello charms with its medieval heritage. The tourist...
Deruta
Deruta has become famous thanks to the precious ceramics produced by the...
Foligno
Foligno lies on the Umbrian plains by the banks of the Topino River, and...
Gualdo Tadino
A castle on the summit of a hill, towering above a picturesque medieval...
Gubbio
The city of Gubbio boasts a wealth of historical monuments: Palazzo...
Marsciano
In a landscape of rolling hills and lush green fields, in the heart of...
Massa Martana
Halfway between Terni and Perugia, framed by the Martani Mountains,...
Montefalco
Welcome to the city of art and wine. From the countryside where the...
Narni
The lover of Renaissance art should not miss Narni: artists such as...
Nocera Umbra
A picturesque medieval town which, from the heights of its hill top...
Norcia
A locality of great religious significance: Norcia is the town of St...
Orvieto
The history of Orvieto is linked to Pope Clemente VII who sought refuge...
Perugia
Perugia is unique in Italy for many reasons: it is one of the oldest...
Pietralunga
A medieval hill top town with commanding views over the Carpinella...
Spello
From the heights of a small hill stretching out towards Monte Subasio,...
Spoleto
Spoleto is the most well preserved Medieval city of the Umbrian region....
Terni
The most famous tourist attraction linked to the city of Terni has to be...
Todi
Todi is a city of diverse cultural and historical origins: from the...
Trevi
Charming traditional Umbrian village, from its hilltop position it...
Umbertide
For centuries contested by the neighbouring city of Perugia and the...
Lillo Tatini
Panicale
On the hillside overlooking Lake Trasimeno, Umbrian cuisine with a taste of Tuscany.
www.lillotatini.it
I Sette Consoli
Orvieto
In the historic center of Orvieto. Umbrian cuisine - revisited.
www.isetteconsoli.it
Trippini
Civitella del Lago
A restaurant famous for its deliciously light and contemporary versions of traditional regional dishes.
www.trippini.net
Vissani
Baschi
An unforgettable meeting with the exciting cuisine of one of Italy's best known chefs.
www.casavissani.it
Locanda Ai Cavalieri
Petrignano di Assisi
Where the bread, pasta, cakes, even the butter, are home made.
www.aicavalieri.it
Il Postale
Città di Castello
An old coach garage transformed in one of the most highly acclaimed restaurant's in the area.
www.ristoranteilpostale.it
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Redibis
Bevagna
Located in part of the Roman theatre, ancient recipes and an excellent local olive oil.
www.redibis.it
Park of Lake Trasimeno
Passignano sul Trasimeno
The site of the battle fought between Hannibal and the Romans, steeped in history and natural beauty.
www.parcotrasimeno.it
Wines of Montefalco
Montefalco
From Umbria's indigenous Sagrantino grape, a robust ruby red wine, rich in polyphenols and tannins.
www.consorziomontefalco.it
Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi
Assisi
UNESCO world heritage site, adorned with the works of Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini and Lorenzetti.
www.sanfrancescoassisi.org
Air Baloon
San Ginesio
Floating over the beautiful landscapes of the Marche, Umbria and Tuscany.
www.ballon.it
Lo Zafferano
Città della Pieve
An elegant eatery and imaginative Umbrian-Tuscan cuisine.
www.hotel-vannucci.com
