"The Heart of Italia - Umbria" Top 5 Page for this destination Umbria by rubbersoul75

Umbria Travel Guide: 1,086 reviews and 3,745 photos

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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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A more rugged, less traveled Tuscany?

A facade like no other - Orvieto

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.

tis Assisi.. that brings many a tourist...

Assisi from S.M. Degli Angeli

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 and Cons

Pros:most of the charm, less crowds than Toscana
Cons:??umm, hot in the Summer??

Last visit to Umbria: Jan 2007
Intro Updated Jan 3, 2007
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Reviews (9)

great food, great service, great prices... Restaurants (1)

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

Cuisine of Umbria Favorites (1)

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 Things to Do (6)

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 Things to Do (6)

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

Hotels (1)
A haven for us in Assisi

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Written Jan 3, 2007

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blint Mar 12, 2008 at 6:53 AM

Small but 5 star page :)
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Trekki Feb 17, 2008 at 10:43 AM

Thank you for your inspiration :-)) I certainly look for this lovely hotel when I'll be in Assisi :-))
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Maurizioago Jan 7, 2007 at 8:58 AM

Bellissime foto! I need a tutorial soon. Ciao!
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lmkluque Oct 28, 2006 at 7:17 AM

I'd like to visit Umbria one day, thanks for the tour!! Great discovery, the "strongozzi," looks delicious!!
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madamx Aug 15, 2006 at 8:39 AM

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?