The stunning region of Umbria is located in central Italy. It’s the only region in this section of the peninsula to have no coastline but there’s plenty to entertain tourists in spite of that! Umbria is bordered by Tuscany, Le Marche and Latium and is made up of only two provinces; Perugia and Terni. There is a wealth of superb holiday rentals with swimming pools in Umbria to choose from if you wish to add a little extra luxury to your vacation!
Umbria gets its name from the ancient Umbri tribe that once thrived here before the Romans invaded and eventually conquered the land. Today it has established a big name in the agricultural market, exporting vast quantities of wine, olive oil and tobacco. The capital city is called Perugia which offers visitors a rich archive of tradition, history, art and culture to immerse themselves in.
Umbria gets its name from the ancient Umbri tribe that once thrived here before the Romans invaded and eventually conquered the land. Today it has established a big name in the agricultural market, exporting vast quantities of wine, olive oil and tobacco. The capital city is called Perugia which offers visitors a rich archive of tradition, history, art and culture to immerse themselves in.
Visit the infamous town of Assisi which has strong religious connected with the endeared Saint Francis of Assisi. It has been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its tourist appeal. And be sure to spend a few hours walking around the oldest village in Umbria, called Gubbio.
It is home to some magnificent buildings that show visitors the well preserved remnants of a glorious past! If you enjoy the sights of exquisite architecture then you’d love a day trip to Orvieto town where its majestic cathedral proudly stands. This town is built on a steep ridge of volcanic rock which gave them a great advantage when keeping a lookout for enemies many centuries ago!
Walk through an enchanting labyrinth of underground caves and tunnels that were carved into the soft rock that linked up several buildings in the town.
And gaze down the 62 metre deep well of Saint Patrick that was made many years ago. There are spiral steps built around the deep hole that weave around it to the bottom! Orvieto is indeed a fun and mysterious addition to add to your travel itinerary of Umbria!
It is home to some magnificent buildings that show visitors the well preserved remnants of a glorious past! If you enjoy the sights of exquisite architecture then you’d love a day trip to Orvieto town where its majestic cathedral proudly stands. This town is built on a steep ridge of volcanic rock which gave them a great advantage when keeping a lookout for enemies many centuries ago!
Walk through an enchanting labyrinth of underground caves and tunnels that were carved into the soft rock that linked up several buildings in the town.
And gaze down the 62 metre deep well of Saint Patrick that was made many years ago. There are spiral steps built around the deep hole that weave around it to the bottom! Orvieto is indeed a fun and mysterious addition to add to your travel itinerary of Umbria!
Wherever you visit in the region of Umbria, you will be greeted with a lovely selection of ceramic, glass and wooden crafts that would be perfect souvenirs of your time here. There are many charming little shops and stalls for you to browse around that are filled with colourful little treasures!
Taste a delicious selection of cured meats here, especially pork which is exceptionally popular. Along with a generous slice of ripe goat’s milk cheese and a crust of Umbrian unsalted bread, you could be savouring a simple yet satisfying traditional lunch!
Also worth a visit is a town called Todi which has been nicknamed as being the most sustainable town in the world!
Whatever you decide to do when you visit the lively region of Umbria, you can be sure that you will have an unforgettable time!
Taste a delicious selection of cured meats here, especially pork which is exceptionally popular. Along with a generous slice of ripe goat’s milk cheese and a crust of Umbrian unsalted bread, you could be savouring a simple yet satisfying traditional lunch!
Also worth a visit is a town called Todi which has been nicknamed as being the most sustainable town in the world!
Whatever you decide to do when you visit the lively region of Umbria, you can be sure that you will have an unforgettable time!
Photo credits
picture 1: Wetman / CC BY 2.0;
picture 2: Roberto Ferrari / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 3: Adonovan0 / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Wetman / CC BY 2.0;
picture 2: Roberto Ferrari / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 3: Adonovan0 / CC BY-SA 3.0
