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Umbria
has a lot to offer when it comes to tourism!
There are the many Art-cities: Assisi, Gubbio, Perugia, Spello Spoleto,
Orvieto and you can also visit beautiful Tuscan cities like Firenze,
Siena and for who wants to discover if all roads lead to Rome…
There are many natural reserves and thermal stations for who wants to discover the good things of nature and you might even want to pick up a glance of the Adriatic sea (+-90 minutes drive).
You can choose from many museums and expositions if you like Culture and History.
And if you like food, you will remember Umbria: we have an excellent kitchen and a vast choice of top quality wine!
Of course there are many other things to do, just have a look on the internet:
By bike or on foot: Perugia, Assisi, Spoleto, Gubbio, Todi, Spello, Orvieto, Città di Castello and so much more.
Almost 800 years ago Francesco of Assisi travelled from Assisi to Rome by foot.
His voyage went thru valleys and over the mountains, passing true middle-aged towns and convents.
From La Vallata you can make long or short walks or go to determined places to follow the marked routes. TOP
Good maps for bike and foot (KOMPASS):
662:
Lake trasimeno
663: Perugia – Assisi
664: Gubbio and surroundings
666: monte Sibbilini
675: E1 thru Umbria
Marcopolo Road Map of Umbria Provincial Area TOP
Walking and eating in Tuscany and Umbria – James Lasdun
The Rough Guide to Tuscany & Umbria - Jonathan Buckley/Tim Jepson
Frommer's Tuscany & Umbria - Reid Bramblett/Arthur Frommer
Blue Guide Umbria (Blue Guides) - Alta MacAdam
Umbria,
Italy's Timeless Heart - Paul Hofmann
You know about other guides or books about Umbria? Let us know! TOP
Assisi
is the famous city of San Francesco, symbol of the peace around the
world. The city was one of the ancient Umbrian centres, fighting with
the nearby Etruscan cities; it was Roman municipium named "Asisium".
Infact, there are monuments of that period such as the "Temple
of Minerva", the ruins of the "Amphitheatre" and of the
"Theatre".
The city was a Free Town during the XII century, and it was in this
period (1182) that Giovanni di Bernardone (San Francesco) was born.
He influenced life, religion and culture of Assisi and later of the
entire world.
At the beginning of the XVI century Assisi was included in the Papal
State until it was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy (1860).
| TO
SEE - Basilica of St. Francis - Basilica of St. Chiara - St. Damiano Church - Civic Museum and Roman Forum, with Roman and Etruscan objects - Temple of Minerva and St. Maria Sopraminerva Church - Picture Gallery - Rocca Maggiore - Cathedral of San Rufino - S. Maria Maggiore Church - Palace of the Podestà - Priors’ Palace - Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels built around the "Porziuncola" |
EVENTS
-PROCESSION
OFTHE DEAD CHRIST (Holy Week) |
Perugia
is a very important Etruscan city with marvellous buildings such as
the Etruscan Arch or the Etruscan Well.
The Roman emperor Ottaviano conquered the city and gave it a new name:
Augusta Perusia.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, the city became independent town
with a own council, but often divided into fierce fights against families
like the Baglioni. This family was the only which contended the city
with the Papal States in 1531. The pope Paolo III, as a symbol of his
power, decided to build the "Rocca Paolina", a huge rock above
the old city. This power finished in 1860, year of the unification of
Italy.
TO
SEE - Main Fountain - Cathedral - Priors' Palace and "Sala dei Notari - Exchange Guild - Merchant's Guild - Etruscan Arch - National Gallery of Umbria - Paolina Fortress and Porta Marzia - St. Dominic church and National Archaeological Museum - Basilica ofi St. Peter - Oratory of St. Bernardino - St. Francis Church - Etruscan Well - St. Severo Chapel - St. Michele Arcangelo Temple - Etruscan Necropolys of Volumni |
EVENTS
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This city was founded by the Etruscans between the Ist and the IInd century BC with the name of Ikuvium nearby Mt Ingino. When the Romans came, the name changed into Iguvium and at the end of the Roman Empire there was the barbaric invasion. During the XI century the city improved its urban development, with palaces, aqueducts and facing the league of the nearby cities. In 1384 the city passed to the power of Montefeltro family of Urbino defeating the Gabrielli family. At the beginning of the XVII century Gubbio was included in the Papal State until it was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy (1860).
TO
SEE - Consoli Palace - Picture Gallery and Archaeological Museum - Ducal Palace - Podestà Palace - Loggia dei Tiratori - Mausoleo - Roman Theatre - St. Francis Church - St. Domenic Church - XXIII sec. Cathedral - Museo diocesano - St. Secondo Church |
EVENTS -CANDLES RACE (May 15) -CROSSBOW COMPETITION (last Sunday of May) -ROMAN THEATRE CLASSICAL PLAYS (July - August) - GUBBIO MUSIC FESTIVAL (July - August) |
HISTORY
Founded by the Umbrians on the valley of the river Tiber this city had
the name of Tifernum Tiberinum, where also the Roman Plinio the Younger
owned a villa. The city was invaded by the Barbarians and then reconstructed
under the name of Civita Castelli. After the XIth century Città
di Castello was contested by noble families, but it was passed on to
the church property until 1860. Not to be missed the cathedral (1300),
possibly rebuilt on the site of a Roman temple, the Palazzo of Podestà
(1300), the Municipal Palace (built in 1312), the Vitelli alla Cannoniera's
Palace (1500) and the Palazzo Albizzini, site of the grand collection
of artist Burri. The Museum of Umbrian Tradition is also important with
its artisan works, fabrics, tools and ceramics. For nature's lovers,
there is the park of Villa Montesca, a lovely space with gardens giving
a wonderful view to the city.
TO
SEE - Municipal Art Gallery - Priori and Mayor Palaces - S. Francesco, S.Maria Maggiore and Madonna delle Grazie Churches - Cathedral Museumc(S. Floridio Cathedral) - S. Domenico Church - Vitelli Palace - Albizzini Palace - Capitolo Museum - Villa Montesca - Burri Collections (at Palazzo Albizzini and x essiccatoio) |
MAIN
EVENTS
-FESTIVAL OF THE NATIONS (August - September) -NATIONAL HORSE FAIR (September, 2nd sunday) -TRADE FAIR OF THE TRUFFLE AND WOODLAND PRODUCTS (November) |
HISTORY
This city took the name of Forum Flaminii during Roman Empire in 295
b.C.
It was destroyed by the barbarians at the end of the X Century and only
in 1100 it managed to increase its territory, thanks also to the help
of Federico Barbarossa.
At the beginning of the XIII Century it was under the Papal Estate power
and there was a deep commercial and industrial renovation. In 1310,
after some wars against Federico II, Rinaldo Trinci, vicar of the Church,
conquered the city. During this period Foligno extended its territory
and preserved an important prosperity also when Niccolò Trinci
took the power. He had under his property importan cities like Spello,
Assisi, Trevi, Bevagna and Montefalco. In 1424 Niccolò was murdered
and a period of decadence raised, until Corrado III conquered the city
with several slaughters.
In 1439 the Papal army occupied Foligno and arrested Corrado III with
his fellows. The city joined the Roman Republic in 1799, during Napoleonic
occupation, and, in 1870, it was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy.
TO
SEE -Trinci Palace with the Municipal Picture Gallery, Archaeological Museum and Library - Santa Maria Infraportas Church - Palace of the People - St. Feliciano Cathedral - St. Domenico Church - St. Francis Church - St. Anna church - Nunziatella Oratory - St. Nicolò Church - Town Hall and bell-tower - Orfini, Cantagalli, Deli, Ubaldi and Candiotti Palaces |
EVENTS
-FESTIVAl
OF THE PATRON ST. FELICIANO (Jenuary 4th) |
HISTORY
Orvieto is situated on the valley of the Paglia river. It was an important
Etruscan centre with the name of "Volsinii Veters". The Etruscans
established there also a sacred place for all people of their region
Etruria called "Fanum Volumnae". In Roman times it was a prosperous
centre for its production of ceramics. It was also dominated by several
invasions. In XI-XII century Orvieto became a free common with wonderful
buildings like towers, palaces and noble houses. In 1354 it became a
city of the Church Estate until 1798. After a brief Napoleonic domination,
it was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy in 1860.
TO
SEE - Cathedral - Papal Palace - S. Patric Well - Moro Tower - Town Hall Palace - S.Andrea Church - Soliano Palace - Tempio del Belvedere - St. Francesco and St. Lorenzo Churches - St.Domenico Church - S.Giovenale Romanic Church - Faina Archaelogical Museum, Greco and Opera Museums |
EVENTS
-REQUIEM
IN THE CATHEDRAL (Holy Saturday) |
HISTORY
The tourist which is looking for ancient and artistic sites has just
to follow the streets of this city to admire monuments of long time
ago. The several remains of Umbrians walls testify the ancient origin.
So do the Roman and medieval walls, the "cavea" of the Roman
theatre (I century AD), the arch of Druso Minore, the Ducal Palace built
by the Dukes of Longobard and the Palazzo della Signoria built in 1300.
The Cathedral (1067) was erected on the ancient site of a church of
XI century, by the Romanic style, it is enriched by rose-windows and
a beautiful mosaic.
The Castle of Albornoz with its towers, the highest of them was the
house of the nephew of the Cardinal Albornoz, hosted popes, princes
and several important people; after 1500 the castle lost its power and
in 1800 it became a military barracks; now it is in the final stages
of a huge restoration.
Spoleto is important for several institutions, for which it is known
all over the world: the Festival of Two Worlds, the Experimental Opera
Theatre and the Early Middle Ages Italian Centre.
TO
SEE - Cathedral (XII sec.) - S. Gregorio Maggiore Church - Misericordia Church - Sant'Eufemia Church - S. Filippo Neri Church - Albornoz Fortress - Madonna della Stella Monastery - Ruins of the ancient city walls - Roman Theatre (I sec. a.C.) - New Theatre - Caio Melisso Theatre - Caliicola, Campello and Ancaiani Palaces - Archaeological Museum |
EVENTS
-PATRON
- SAINT PONZIANO (January 14th) |
HISTORY
Todi was founded by the Umbrians and, after a while, it became part
of the Roman Empire with the name of Colonia Julia Fida Tuder. Between
XIII and XIV century the city developed the territory, its social and
artistic power, such as the Municipal Palace, the Cathedral or the Church
of "Santa Maria della Consolazione", projected by architect
Antonio da Sangallo. During 1400 and 1500 Todi had a total decline because
of various invasions and this very bad period raised the edge with the
plague of 1523. After this period the city was included in the Papal
State until it was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy (1860).
TO
SEE - People's Square - Prior's Palace - People's Palace - Captain's Palace - The Cathedral - Cathedral of Maria Ss. Annunziata - S. Fortunato Church - The IVth November Square with ruins of a Fortress - The little roman S. llario Church - Roman/Etruscan museum |
EVENTS
-NATIONAL
ANTIQUE SHOW (April) |
HISTORY
Norcia rises beneath the heart of National Park of Monti Sibillini (604
m), around green woods and beautiful places to avoid the stressful city-life.
The city was founded in paleolithic times, as the settlement ruins testify,
even though it looks like medieval. It was Roman during the VI century,
when St Benedetto and St Scolastica were born.
Benedetto started to preach and founded his own order of "Benedictines"
. Today he is the Patron of Europe.
Norcia is famous also for its traditional food (sausages, black truffles,
various kinds of cheese, lentils), base of delicious Umbrian meals.
TO
SEE
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St. Benedict’s Church |
EVENTS
-HOLY
FRIDAY PROCESSION (Holy Friday) |
CASTIGLIONE DEL LAGO Castiglione
del Lago is the most important village by the Trasimeno Lake.
From the promontory of its castles to the west, it has dominated
the lake from the Middle Ages. Around 1500 it became the dukedome
of the Corgna family that commissioned the present Town Hall
where you will admire several interesting 16th century mythological
frescoes. TO
SEE: |
PASSIGNANO Passignano
is a city-castle situated on a rocky promontory on the north
side of lake Trasimeno on the slopes of the hill/forest system.
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EVENTS
-PALIO
OF THE BOATS (Passignano - July)
-FESTIVAL OF THE TULIP (Castiglione del Lago - April)
-PALIO DEI TERZIERI (Città della Pieve - August)
-GRAPE FESTIVAL (Panicale - September)
-FISHERMEN'S FESTIVAL (Magione - December)
-FISH FESTIVAL (Tuoro - June 29th)
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