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Because of its shape and its location, Umbria is called the green heart of Italy. It is just in the middle of the country and it is a region characterized by small borughs, wild nature and historic attractions. Umbria counts only 815.000 citizens. The biggest cities are Perugia and Terni. The most important and famous town are Assisi, Orvieto, Todi, Gubbio and Spoleto.
The main monuments and museums in Umbria are: Duomo di Orvieto, Fontana Maggiore (Perugia), Palazzo dei Consoli (Gubbio) Basilica di San Francesco (Assisi), Rocca Albornoziana (Spoleto), Piazza del popolo (Todi), Umbrian paintings gallery (Perugia), San Benedetto church (Norcia), S.Rita Sanctuary (Cascia).
The main nature attractions: Marmore falls (Terni), Clitunno's springs (Trevi-Foligno), Castelluccio di Norcia (Norcia), Trasimeno lake (near Perugia), Natural river park of Tevere (between Todi and Orvieto), The prehistoric wood of Dunarobba (near Terni), Monte Cucco park (near Gubbio), National park of Sibillini Mountains (near Cascia and Norcia).
If you are in Umbria do not miss the typical restaurants (trattorie and osterie) where some delicious traditional meals are served. Umbrian dishes: Umbrichelli (light pasta with prepared with flour and water) with black truffle, Pork sausages and salami and mazzafegati (a special type of pork sausages with liver), Beans soup, Lentils, Game meat (wild boar, hare, deer, rabbit). Do not miss also the great wines (some representative labels, Cardeto Orvieto classico, Decugnano de Barbi, Castello della Sala and Cervaro Antinori, Palazzone, Lungarotti, Sagrantino di Montefalco, Monrubio, etc...).
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The area of Gubbio and Città di Castello offers many attractions and points of interest. Medieval towns, natural parks such as the Monte Cucco one (great for hiking, excursions and canyoning).
Recommended Itinerary: GUBBIO AND THE VALTIBERINA
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The surrounding of Perugia and the Trasimeno Lake count many beautiful hill towns to visit, such as Perugia, Assisi (San Francesco Basilique), Bevagna, Montefalco, Spello, and many more).Other wonderful places to visit are the Trasimeno Lake islands.
Recommended Itinerary: PERUGIA,ASSISI AND THE TRASIMENO LAKE
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This is the South-Western part of Umbria, close to Northern Lazio and Southern Tuscany. Tradition here is very strong, as well as quality of life and natural attractions, such as the Tiber Park.
Recommended Itinerary: ORVIETO AND TODI
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This part of Umbria is popular for the production of red wine and for its many beautiful towns. The beautiful town of Spoleto also hosts the fantastic Festival dei due Mondi.
Recommended Itinerary: SPOLETO, MONTEFALCO, TREVI
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The Southern part of Umbria includes the towns of Terni, Narni, Amelia, as well as the highest water falls in Europe, called Cascate delle Marmore, located right after the city of Terni.
Recommended Itinerary: TERNI AND SOUTHERN UMBRIA
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The Eastern side of Umbria, towards Marche, is the wildest part of the region, perfect for those who love nature, sports and old tradition cuisine. Norcia is the center of the food tourism in the region, while the Mount Sibillini Park is the most important sport destination in Umbria.
Recommended Itinerary: NORCIA AND THE VALNERINA
