| Page Views: 1,068 Last Visit to Umbria: January, 2007 | The Heart of Italia - Umbria by rubbersoul75 - last update: Jan 3, 2007 |
Gubbio | From Piazza Grande, Gubbio |
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| A facade like no other - Orvieto |
|  | A more rugged, less traveled Tuscany? 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... 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. | | | Assisi from S.M. Degli Angeli |
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| Pros: | "most of the charm, less crowds than Toscana" | | Cons: | "??umm, hot in the Summer??" |
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blint Wed Mar 12, 2008 14:53 UTC
Small but 5 star page :) | Trekki Sun Feb 17, 2008 18:43 UTC
Thank you for your inspiration :-)) I certainly look for this lovely hotel when I'll be in Assisi :-)) | Maurizioago Sun Jan 7, 2007 16:58 UTC
Bellissime foto! I need a tutorial soon. Ciao! | lmkluque Sat Oct 28, 2006 15:17 UTC
I'd like to visit Umbria one day, thanks for the tour!! Great discovery, the "strongozzi," looks delicious!! |
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