"The Heart of Italia - Umbria" Top 5 Page for this destination Umbria by rubbersoul75
Umbria Travel Guide: 1,086 reviews and 3,745 photos
Like many areas of Italy, a visit to Umbria only wets your appetite leaving you itching for another visit. We spent some time in Umbria on 2 occasions in 05, prompting a return for an Umbrian New Year 06-07 visit. (see Holidays in Umbria Travelogue).
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Umbria is smack dab in the middle of the boot; the only region without a boarder on the sea or another country, it is often referred to as "the green heart of Italy".
If neighboring Toscana has been somewhat spoiled by tourism (certainly some areas), Umbria holds a more "off the beaten path feel". The one big exception being St. Francis' hometown of Assisi.
to Umbria. Assisi is a must on many tours through Italy, and for good reason. I've heard a few complaints about the town being overtouristed. I disagree; Assisi is large enough to duck down an ally and get away from the crowds and commercialism. Stick around in the evening when the day crowds thin out and you'll see a charming medieval hill-town.
- Pros:most of the charm, less crowds than Toscana
- Cons:??umm, hot in the Summer??
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What I love about Italy is you can be in one of the most touristy towns, in the heart of the city, and find a place like... more travel advice
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Umbria is landlocked, so the cuisine is rugged and from the earth. Though not much fish on the menu (besied some trout... more travel advice
Duomo of Orvieto
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The Facade if this Duomo is likely the most celebrated in Italy, and the most ornate one I've seen. Pope Leo XIII said... more travel advice
Orvieto
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Orvieto is perched up on a hill and cliffs, about 1/2 way between Rome and Florence. This makes it a common stopping... more travel advice
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Small but 5 star page :)
Thank you for your inspiration :-)) I certainly look for this lovely hotel when I'll be in Assisi :-))
Bellissime foto! I need a tutorial soon. Ciao!
I'd like to visit Umbria one day, thanks for the tour!! Great discovery, the "strongozzi," looks delicious!!
Thanks for the great tips on Umbria; that pasta looks scrumptious (saved to my personal travel guide :o) ) have you been to Civita di Bagnoregio?