Gubbio and Alto Chiascio
The surrounding region
The website is managed by the Centro Servizi S. Spirito S.p.A., a mostly publicly owned company which is collaborating, with the city institutions and private enterprise, on a territorial promotional plan aimed at involving the majority of those businesses which operate in the tourism industry.
Realised with the contributions from and in collaboration with:
the Region of Umbria, Province of Perugia, European Community, Perugia Chamber of Commerce, Gal Alta Umbria, Local Tourism System, Mountain Association of Alto Chiascio, Sviluppumbria and the Cities of Gubbio, Costacciaro, Fossato di Vico, Gualdo Tadino, Scheggia e Pascelupo, Sigillo and Valfabbrica.
Gubbio, together with the surrounding region, the Alto Chiascio, is a unique holiday destination. This is because it offers some of the most beautiful and best-preserved old towns in Italy, set in the midst of unspoilt countryside. Many of these little towns can be found in places like the Monte Cucco Regional Park. This is a favourite spot for hang-gliders and is also full of rare wild flowers and animals, as are the Gualdesi Mountains, with their splendid meadows and nature trails.
The region also offers visitors high-quality hotels and holiday farms scattered throughout the area, together with architectural and artistic treasures. It is an area that is proud of its centuries-old folk traditions, and here you can appreciate unique events and artefacts, like the “Festa dei Ceri” held annually in Gubbio on May 15th, and the “Tavole Eugubine”, the oldest evidence of Umbrian civilisation on show in the Palazzo dei Consoli in Gubbio. There are Franciscan monuments throughout the Chiascio River Valley, together with the Church of the Vittorina, where Saint Francis met and tamed the Wolf. Gubbio is home to the tallest Christmas tree in the world, which is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, and there is much, much more, making this area of Umbria the perfect destination for a high-quality and unique holiday.
The region’s numerous restaurants and hotels offer something for everyone, from the most luxurious to the most budget-conscious accommodation and dining experiences, all providing warm, friendly hospitality that is typical of the people of this area.
Local handicrafts also abound, with gorgeous, high-quality ceramics and wrought-iron work, along with wood restoration, book binding and hand-loom workshops, which further add to the area’s cultural riches and charms. Extraordinarily rich in historical buildings, this region with its harmonious unity is in itself a testimony to the past.
To truly appreciate this fascinating place in all its beauty, it is best visited at a leisurely pace, using alternative means of transportation, by bicycle, on horseback or on foot.
Orfeo Goracci Mayor of Gubbio
Leading town of the Commons
of Alto Chiascio Area Association
The Commons
- Gubbio
- Gubbio is located in northeastern Umbria. The town of the Ceri (chosen as the symbol of the Region of Umbria) is one of Umbria’s most important centers and attracts many tourists interested in art.
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- Costacciaro
- Situated in the northeastern part of Umbria, Costacciaro is a characteristic village of ancient origin built on the top of a hill in the shadow of Mt. Cucco.
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- Fossato di Vico
- Located in northeastern part of the region at the border between Umbria and the Marche, Fossato di Vico rises at the foot of the Umbro-Marchigiano Apennines, within the natural protected area of Mt. Cucco Regional Park. It has a very rich landscape and environmental heritage, both for its fauna and its flora.
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- Gualdo Tadino
- Dominated by the magnificent Flea Fortress, Gualdo Tadino sits at the foot of mount Serrasanta facing the old Roman road, the Flaminia way. The town still celebrates its old traditions, and the way of life of its inhabitants is much as it was in times gone by. It is famous for its splendid lustre ceramics.
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- Scheggia e Pascelupo
- Scheggia e Pascelupo is located in the northeastern part of the region, on the border between Umbria and the Marche at an important junction on the Via Flaminia, in the heart of Mount Cucco Park.
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- Sigillo
- Sigillo is a small town set on the slopes of Mount Cucco and it is the seat of the Monte Cucc Regional Park. It represents an ideal destination for hang gliders and is also perfect for hikers, mountain bikers and pot-holers.
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- Valfabbrica
- Located right in the centre of a triangle formed by Assisi, Perugia and Gubbio, Valfabbrica is a natural haven of rare beauty. It is crossed by the trail known as the Franciscan Footpath, which was the route that Saint Francis took to Gubbio many times.
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- Assisi
- Assisi is a suggestive town situated in Umbria, on the western flank of Monte Subasio. It was the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order in the town in 1208, and St. Clare, the founder of the Poor Clares.
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- Bastia Umbra
- Bastia Umbra is a comon situated in Perugia; it's located about 15 km southeast of Perugia.
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- Bettona
- Bettona is a town of 4,117 inhabitants in the province of Perugia, which stands at the northeastern border of Martani Mountains. Bettona is in the center of Umbria on a hill forever colored in green, which offers a splendid view over the city like Perugia, Assisi, Spello, by which is 16 to 24 km. It is included among " The most beautiful villages in Italy".
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- Bevagna
- Bevagna is a town of 5,024 inhabitants in the province of Perugia, once known for its valuable tisuues that were produced, enough to be called "Bevagne". It is included among "The most beautiful villages in Italy".
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- Campello sul Clitunno
- Campello sul Clitunno is a town of 2,479 inhabitants in the province of Perugia, where are the sources of the river not far from Clitunno which stands the Temple of Clitunno, probably the most interesting ancient monument late Umbria. Campello sul Clitunno is also very famous for its olive oil.
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- Cannara
- Cannara is located on the left side of the Topino river and is located near the center of Valle Umbra, in an ancient lake area, known to the Romans as Lacus Umber.
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- Cascia
- Cascia is a town of 3,245 inhabitants in the province of Perugia, linked to St. Rita, the nun beatified in 1900, who lived between 1381 and 1457. Today, Santa Rita is known as a dispenser of grace, is revered around the world and many people went on pilgrimage every year during the celebrations at the Shrine of St Rita dedicated to her.
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- Castel Ritaldi
- Castel Ritaldi is a town of 3,177 inhabitants in the province of Perugia, located between Spoleto and Montefalco. It's known as "The land of Fairy Tales."
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- Castiglione del Lago
- Castiglione del Lago is a town of 15,504 inhabitants in the western province of Perugia. It stands on a promontory on the west side of Lake Trasimeno. The town borders the province of Siena and Arezzo. Its territory includes most of Lake Trasimeno and the Polvese Island.
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- Cerreto di Spoleto
- Cerreto di Spoleto lies in the heart of the Valnerina, surrounded by evergreen mountains characterized by an untouched nature, at an altitude of 558 m a.s.l.
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- Citerna
- Situated in northern Umbria on the border with Tuscany, Citerna is a delightful medieval hamlet set on a hilltop between the Cerfone River Valley and the plain crossed lengthwise by the Sovara Stream. It looks down onto the Tiber Valley. According to various authors the name Citerna could come from cisterns distributed within the town walls that long ago were used to store water.
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- Città della Pieve
- Located in the western part of Umbria, Citta della Pieve lies in a panoramic position on a hill-shaped plateau that dominates the surrounding nearby Lake Trasimeno and the Chiana Valley. A city rich in art and history, is the home of Pietro Vannucci known as Perugino, one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance.
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- Città di Castello
- Located in the northwestern part of Umbria, Città di Castello is spread out along the Upper Tiber Valley, at the border with Tuscany and not far from the Marche. The area holds many pleasant surprises for the visitor: steeped in history, it has a wealth of monuments and centuries of culture in an environment where respect for nature goes hand in hand with a thriving industry.
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- Collazzone
- Located in central Umbria, halfway between Perugia and Todi, Collazzone is a small medieval village perched on a wooded hill, oaks and olive groves overlooking the Tiber valley.
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- Corciano
- Located in north-western Umbria, Corciano is a picturesque medieval town that rises on a hill west of Perugia, which is only 12 km The natural environment, rich in vegetation is dominated by Mount Malbe on top of which stands the Hill of the Trinity. For the significant environmental heritage, culture and art is part of the club of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy".
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- Deruta
- Located at the heart of Umbria, 15 km from Perugia, Deruta is located on the hills bordering the left bank of the Tiber River, overlooking a panorama of hills sloping down on the fertile fields of the vast plain below. City known for its pottery, adheres to the Italian Association of Ceramic City (mark National Artistic and Traditional Ceramics).
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- Foligno
- Third city in the region by population after Perugia and Terni, located in central-eastern part of Umbria, Foligno relaxes the foot of the Umbria-Marche, lying flat in the confluence of Topino and Monotre. The territory includes the beautiful Umbrian valley plain, with gentle hills and foothills of the Apennines.
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- Fratta Todina
- Located in central Umbria, Fratta Todina is a small village situated on a hill from which you can see a beautiful view on the Middle Tiber Valley. On the right side of the Tiber, the core settlement area extends along a mostly flat and very fertile.
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- Giano dell'Umbria
- Located in the central-southern Umbria, Umbria Giano stands on a hill from which, between stretches of olive groves and offers spectacular views of the valley and Mount Clitunno Martano. Following the oil ways you can discover the roots of this area and read the story through its suburbs, and appreciate the natural beauty of Mount Martano.
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- Gualdo Cattaneo
- Located in the central Umbria Gualdo Cattaneo is a small medieval village perched on a hill on a mountain slope Martani in a particularly evocative. The name derives from "Wald" (forest, woodland) and testifies to the richness of the forests that surround the area.
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- Lisciano Niccone
- Located in the northwestern part of Umbria on the border with neighboring Tuscany, Lisciano Niccone is a small village that lies along the valley of the river Niccone, dominating the road network that runs between the Tiber Valley, Lake Trasimeno and the Chiana Valley.
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- Magione
- Located in northwest Umbria, Magione is a village dominated by the imposing castle of the Knights of Malta, which lies on the hills of the eastern shore of Lake Trasimeno. The name comes from the Castle of the Knights of Malta, called "The Mansion", built around the Hospice of the Knights Hospitaller Knights.
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- Marsciano
- Located in the heart of Umbria, Marciano is located in a large flat area covered by the Tiber River and its tributary, the river Nestor. Its territory is fully traits typical of the Umbrian landscape: fertile fields and rolling hills dotted with small villages where the thread of the story unfolds with unusual continuity allowing a stratification of diverse cultures and styles.
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- Massa Martana
- Located in the central-southern Umbria, Massa Martana lies on a cliff at the foot of the Mountains Martani. Inserted in a pristine environment, the area offers many tourist opportunities through the system of nature trails for trekking and Martani the spa of San Faustino.
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- Montecastello di Vibio
- Situated in south-western Umbria, Monte Castello di Vibio is a medieval village perched on top of a hill that overlooks the Tiber valley offering panoramic views of incomparable beauty. The delightful position has been dubbed the "lost paradise".
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- Monte Santa Maria Tiberina
- Located in the northwest near the border of Umbria and Tuscany, the medieval village of Monte Santa Maria Tiberina occupies a panoramic position on a sunny hill overlooking a fertile plain crossed by the River Aggie, which offers a splendid overlooking the Tiber Valley of Umbria and Tuscany.
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- Montefalco
- Located in eastern central Umbria, Montefalco rises on the summit of a hill covered with olive trees and vines that stands at the center of the valleys of Clitunno Topino and Tiber. For its panoramic position Montefalco is called the "Balcony of Umbria." For the significant environmental heritage, culture and art is part of the club of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy".
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- Monteleone di Spoleto
- Located south-east of Umbria, Monteleone di Spoleto is a small mountain town nestled on a hill at the end of the valley of the Horn that the north-east slopes of Mount Terminillo surrounded by mountain peaks that offer a unique view.
Because of its position in ancient castle hill was called "Lion of the Apennines.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING MONTELEONE DI SPOLETO
> Etruscan Chariot
> Church and Convent of St. Francis
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- Montone
- Located north of Umbria in Upper Tiber Valley, Citta di Castello and between Umbertide Montone is a charming village perched on a hilltop that maintains the charm of its medieval origins.
For the significant environmental heritage, culture and art is part of the club of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy".
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING RAM
> Church of St. Francis
> Collegiate Church of Santa Maria
> Pieve di San Gregorio. - Continue »
- Nocera Umbra
- Located atop a rocky outcrop which dominates the upper valley of the river Topino Nocera Umbra is located along the Via Flaminia connecting Foligno Gualdo Tadino.
The most significant natural resource and land are the natural waters: the therapeutic qualities have been known since the sixteenth century, when factories were built, sampling and transport systems.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING Nocera Umbra
> Church of St. Francis
> Cathedral
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- Norcia
- Post in the south-east of Umbria, Norcia is located on the slopes of the Sibillini Mountains, the northern edge of the plateau of St. Scholastica, a fertile valley crossed by rivers and Sordo Torbidone.
Home of St. Benedict, Benedictine spirituality combines the profound nature's beauty, the wonders of art and authenticity of the cuisine.
For the significant environmental heritage, culture and art is part of the club of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy".
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING NORCIA
> St. Benedict
> Piano Grande di Castelluccio
> Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini. - Continue »
- Paciano
- Located in western Umbria, Paciano is a small medieval town lies on the slopes of Mount Pausini, in the hills south of Lake Trasimeno and the center of a territory rich in forests of oak and chestnut trees. For the significant environmental heritage, culture and art is part of the club of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy".
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING PACIANO
> Church "within"
> Museum of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament
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- Panicale
- Located in the western part of Umbria, Panicale is a small medieval town lies on the gentle hills sloping down to Lake Trasimeno. From the hill where the village is nestled can admire magnificent views of nearby Mirror Lake and the valley of the river Nestore.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING PANICALE
> Church of St. Sebastian
> The Shrine of Our Lady of Mongiovino
> Sanctuary of Our Lady of Grondici. - Continue »
- Passignano sul Trasimeno
- Located in the north-western Umbria, Passignano sul Trasimeno is situated on a small promontory formed by the foothills of the hills that slope along the northern shore of Lake Trasimeno.
Happy combination of nature and art, history and folklore, art and architectural fabric offers a millennium, which surrounds the widespread practice of water sports. The city is home to the Park Trasimeno.
THREE GOOD REASONS TO VISIT THE PASSIGNANO TRASIMENO
> Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Olive
> Sanctuary of Our Lady of Miracles (Castel Rigone)
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- Perugia
- Regional capital, Perugia is an ancient city located in north-central Umbria. The old town is situated on high hills flanking the right bank of the Tiber.
Cities of art among the most visited multi-ethnic and multicultural center with two universities, Perugia summarizes the many features of the region: culture, art, history, religion, crafts, environment, food and wine.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING PERUGIA
> Palazzo dei Priori
> Fontana Maggiore
> National Gallery of Umbria. - Continue »
- Piegaro
- Located in the central-western Umbria, Piegaro is typically a small medieval village that lies on the eastern side of the river Nestor, along the road that runs from Perugia and Città della Pieve in an area rich in forests, vineyards and olive groves.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING PIEGARO
> Church of Our Lady of Crocetta
> Abbey of Seven Monks (Pietrafitta)
> Tower cylindrical Castiglion Fosco. - Continue »
- Pietralunga
- Located in the northern part of Umbria, Pietralunga is a small medieval town that rises on a hill in Northeast Upper Tiber Valley.
The surrounding hills, covered with pine trees, offering the opportunity to spend a relaxing vacation, trips to beautiful shade of forests rich in flora and play a variety of outdoor activities.
THREE GOOD REASONS TO VISIT PIETRALUNGA
> Rocca Lombard
> Pieve di Santa Maria
> Museum of Natural Candeleto - Continue »
- Poggiodomo
- Located in southeastern Umbria, Poggiodomo is the smallest town in Umbria and the highest Valnerina. It rises almost 1,000 meters above sea level on a peak from which dominates the natural stream valley Tissino, a tributary of the Nera River.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING Poggiodomo
> Castle
> Hermitage of the Madonna della Stella
> Church of St. Saviour (Usigni). - Continue »
- Preci
- Located in southeastern Umbria, Preci is a small medieval village overlooking the valley Castoriana place on the eastern border with Umbria, Marche.
The municipality is located within the National Park of Monti Sibillini, one of the most beautiful natural protected areas of Central Italy.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING PRECI
> Abbey Sant'Eutizio
> Church of St. Catherine
> Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini. - Continue »
- San Giustino
- Located at the northern end of Upper Tiber Valley in north-western border of Umbria and Tuscany, St. Justin, whose ancient name was Melisciano, is a modern city that includes an enviable artistic heritage and natural beauty.
The present name derives from a Roman soldier martyred in 303 AD C., under Diocletian, because Christ.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING SAN GIUSTINO
> Castle Bufalini
> Republic of Cospaia
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- Sant'Anatolia di Narco
- Located in southeastern Umbria, Sant'Anatolia Narco is a small village of Valnerina lying on a small river terrace on the shores of the Black River at the foot of Mount Coscerno.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING Sant'Anatolia Narco
> Abbey of San Felice
> Parish Church of Sant'Anatolia
> Castel San Felice - Continue »
- Scheggino
- Located in south-east of Umbria, is a small village Scheggino Valnerina which stretches along the Black River.
The city is entirely covered by an artificial canal which, together with sources of Valcasana, create a water landscape of great beauty.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING SCHEGGINO
> Castle
> Church of St. Nicholas
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- Sellano
- Located in Umbria eastern borders with the Marches, saddle and a small village overlooking the valley of the river Vigi, right tributary of the Nera River.
The territory is located in one of the most scenic and healthy Valnerina and Umbria-Marche Apennines.
Three good reasons to visit SADDLE
> Town Hall
> Church of St. Mary (Montesanto)
> Church of Our Lady of Grace (Sterpete) - Continue »
- Spello
- Located on the eastern central Umbria, between Assisi and Foligno, Spello lies on the southern slope of Mount Subasio which overlooks the fertile valley of the river Topino.
For the significant environmental heritage, culture and art is part of the club of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy".
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING SPELLO
> Theatre, Amphitheatre and Roman walls
> Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (Cappella Baglioni)
> Church of San Claudio - Continue »
- Spoleto
- Located in southeastern Umbria, Spoleto is one of the most fascinating cities of the region. For its rich history, the variety of its cultural heritage and the importance of his artistic events is among the most popular tourist destinations by visitors.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING SPOLETO
> Cathedral
> Church of St. Peter
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- Todi
- Located in the central-southern Umbria, Todi is a beautiful city of art that stands high on a hill that dominates the Middle Tiber Valley.
For the richness of its historical, artistic and architectural is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING TODI
> Temple of Our Lady of Consolation
> Temple of San Fortunato
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- Torgiano
- Located in the heart of Umbria, Torgiano is an ancient medieval village, located on the confluence of the Tiber with Chiascio among rolling hills covered with vineyards and olive groves. Wine center of international renown in 1968, the first in Italy, wine Torgiano obtained the DOC.
Nestled in a picturesque landscape frame, full of natural charm, history, art and culture, has managed to blend the historical memory of the past with a modern vocation for hospitality.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING TORGIANO
> Wine Museum
> Olive and Oil Museum
> Brufa (Art and Wine Road) - Continue »
- Trevi
- Located in the central-eastern Umbria, between Assisi and Spoleto, Trevi rises on the slopes of Mount Serano, perched on a hill full of olive trees facing the plains of Spoleto.
Churches, towers and buildings draw the noble profile of this school that its 412 meters height offers a breathtaking view the Via Flaminia.
For the significant environmental heritage, culture and art is part of the club of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy".
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING TREVI
> Art Gallery in San Francisco
> Museum of the Olive
> Market of Black Celery of Trevi - Continue »
- Tuoro sul Trasimeno
- Located in the north-western Umbria, Tuoro sul Trasimeno is a medieval town overlooking the lake at the foot of Mount Castelluccio and the border between Umbria and Tuscany, along the road connecting the lake with the Val Tiberina North.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING THE TUORO TRASIMENO
> Isola Maggiore
> Fields of the Sun (Point Navaccia)
> Itinerary historic battle of Trasimeno " - Continue »
- Umbertide
- Situated in northern Umbria, Umbertide rises in the territory of Upper Tiber Valley in a green valley dominated by Mount Acuto, a very fertile area with the presence of the river Tiber running through it for about 50 km.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING UMBERTIDE
> Rocca
> Church and Museum of Santa Croce
> Abbey and Hermitage Montecorona - Continue »
- Vallo di Nera
- Located in southeastern Umbria, Vallo di Nera is a small and picturesque village of Valnerina overlooking the winding, narrow valleys crossed by crystal clear waters of the Black River and its afflente Vigi.
For the significant environmental heritage, culture and art is part of the club of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy".
THREE REASONS TO VISIT VALLEY BLACK
> Church of St. Mary
> Church of St. Giovanni Battista
> Castle - Continue »
- Valtopina
- Set in central-eastern part of Umbria, Valtopina rises along the river valley Topino between Foligno and Nocera Umbra.
Topino Valley, surrounded by green land of the Mountain Community Subasio, is an area rich in history and artistic heritage and natural.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING Valtopina
> Castello del Poggio and Torre
> Castle Gallano
> City Hall - Continue »
- Acquasparta
- Located in southern Umbria, Acquasparta is a medieval village nestled at the foot of a hill which overlooks the valley from the Naia, a tributary of the Tiber. The territory, one of the greenest areas of Umbria, was known in Roman times as a spa for the curative properties of its water from springs and dell'Amerino Furapane.
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- Allerona
- Located in southwestern Umbria, Allerona a small town situated on a hill overlooking the Nature Park Stine, territorial system of natural and environmental interest, including protected areas of Selva di Meana-Allerona Wood of Melonta and San Venanzo.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING ALLERONA
> Castle Allerona
> Park Villalba
> Villa Cahen - Continue »
- Alviano
- Located in the south-western border with Umbria, Lazio, Alviano is a medieval village surrounded by green hills and set in a rural and fabulous.The country is characterized by the size of the elegant and imposing castle overlooking the Tiber valley, offering a picturesque view.The surrounding landscape is characterized by a very clear sign geographical: the badlands. Are an important geological reality, with significant remains of the ancient sea that Tiber makes a vital contribution to the interpretation of its former agricultural vocation.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING ALVIANO
> Oasis
> Rock
> Museum of Farming - Continue »
- Amelia
- Perched atop a rocky hill between the valleys of the Tiber and the Nera, Amelia is one of the most interesting historical towns in southern Umbria. In the town, surrounded by mighty walls polygonal, periods and styles are combined with original results and high quality environment, witnessing the seasons of art and architecture from Roman to the eighteenth century. Churches and palaces show the importance that Amelia was between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, especially as a center for the spread of Mannerism and Baroque.
The surrounding area is characterized by a harmonious succession of natural landscapes that seem authentic frescoes. The hills that slope down towards the Tiber valley are covered with Mediterranean scrub and ancient oaks.
THREE GOOD REASONS TO VISIT AMELIA > Polygonal walls > Roman cisterns (underground Amelia) > Archaeological Museum (Statue of Germanicus) - Continue »
- Arrone
- Located in southeastern Umbria, Arrone is a fortified village perched on a rocky hill to the left of the Black River, bordering the province of Rieti.Preferred destination for lovers of sports tourism, the territory is included in the Nera River Park.
THREE REASONS FOR VISITING ARRONE
> Church of St. John the Baptist
> Church of St. Assumption
> Black River Park (sports tourism) - Continue »
- Attigliano
- Placed in the southern-western Umbria, Attigliano is a small medieval town nestling on the edge of a flat river terrace overlooking the Tiber Valley from which you can see a beautiful landscape.According to tradition the name comes from Latin "ad tilium" for the presence of several lime trees on the banks of the Tiber that flows downstream.
Partially surrounded by walls, has a compact design and a road structure to circular rings centered on the square of the fortress.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING ATTIGLIANO
> Old town restored
> Tower castellana
> Etruscan tombs and crypts (location Martian Jana) - Continue »
- Avigliano Umbro
- Small town situated along the ancient Via Amerina Avigliano Umbro is located between Todi and Amelia, at the center of a lush hillside well cultivated.
He is the youngest town in Umbria, in fact, was born in 1975 when his territory was separated from the Montecastrilli.
The territory, including in the mountain community of Serra Cross, is characterized by hills and mountains that rise in the south-west of San Gemini Umbria and Lake Alviano.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING AVIGLIANO UMBRO
> Fossil Forest of Dunarobba
> Church of the Santissima Annunziata (Kiosk Toscolano)
> Medieval Castle Sismano - Continue »
- Baschi
- Located in the southwest to the border with Umbria, Lazio, Basque is perched atop a rock that dominates the valley of the Tiber not far from the confluence with the straw.Along the road to Todi you can enjoy lush forests rich in fauna and deep karst chasms.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING BASCHI
> Hermitage Pasquarella
> Forello Gorge (Tiber River Park)
> The archaeological site of Roman Scoppieto - Continue »
- Calvi dell'Umbria
- Last common south of the region of Umbria Calvi is a small town nestled on the slopes of Mount St. Pancras from the top overlooking a broad horizon of woods and green hills stretching to the valley of the Tiber.Quiet haven for its particular location on the border between Umbria and Lazio is known as the "Gateway happy Umbria.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING CALVI DELL'UMBRIA
> Ursuline Convent and Museum
> Nativity Mural
> Crib terracotta - Continue »
- Castel Giorgio
- Located in south-western Umbria, near the border with Lazio, Castel Giorgio dell'Alfina perched atop the plateau which extends up to Orvieto Volsini.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING CASTEL GIORGIO
> Palace Sannes (former Castle Giorgio della Rovere)
> Parish Church
> Castle Montalfina - Continue »
- Castel Viscardo
- Located in the south-western Umbria, Castel Viscardo is a small village perched on a hill near dell'Alfina plateau dominating the valley of the river Paglia.Famous for handicraft production of manufactured brick, active since the XVI century, as evidenced by the findings of the furnaces which produced the raw material for the restoration of important monuments like the Pantheon, the Colosseum and Piazza del Campo in Siena.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING CASTEL VISCARDO
> Castle of the Dukes of Montevecchio
> Etruscan necropolis Caldane
> Furnaces brick and terracotta - Continue »
- Fabro
- Located in the south-western Umbria, the village of Fabro, near the border with Lazio and Tuscany, distributes his village on a hill overlooking the river near Chiani.Halfway between Rome and Florence along the A1, the region touches the provinces of Viterbo, Siena and Perugia.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING CASTEL FABRO
> Castello di Fabro
> Carnaiola Castle
> National Truffle Market Exhibition - Continue »
- Ferentillo
- Located in the south-east of Umbria, Ferentillo is a small town of Terni Valnerina lies along a gorge dominated by two fortresses. The village, medieval, is crossed by the Black River which divides the town into two parts: Precept and rolling pin.Preferred destination for lovers of sports tourism, the territory is included in the Nera River Park.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING FERENTILLO
> Abbazia di San Pietro in Valle
> St. Stephen's Church
> Museum of the Mummies - Continue »
- Ficulle
- To the southwest of Umbria, the village of Ficulle is on the northern slope of Mount Kite domain of the wide valley that unfolds between the river Chiani and Straw.The craft of pottery, and unique cultural heritage, has made him known as the "Land of cocciari" skilled masters of clay modeling clay with rare skill.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING FICULLE
> Medieval Castle of the Counts Bonavicina
> Church of Santa Maria Vecchia
> Church of Majesty - Continue »
- Giove
- Placed in the southern-western Umbria, Jupiter is a quaint little town situated on the surface of a hill which slopes down towards the Tiber.The country owes its existence behalf of a temple dedicated to Zeus, the father of gods, which were consecrated several packages even before the division between ethnicity Umbrian and Etruscan.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING GIOVE
> Medieval village
> Palazzo Ducale
> Parish Church - Continue »
- Guardea
- In the south-western Umbria, Guardea is a small town with a marvelous view over the Tiber Valley.In its territory and in that of the municipality of Avigliano extends the Oasis of Alviano, entrusted the protection of the WWF.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING GUARDEA
> Old Guardea
> Castello del Poggio
> Hermitage of Santa Illuminata - Continue »
- Lugnano in Teverina
- Located in the south-western Umbria, not far from the border with Lazio, Lugnano is a small village nestled in a gentle hill that once was, perhaps, a "forest dedicated to Janus" (Lucus Jani), which could derive the name Lugnano.The city, entirely surrounded by walls, overlooking a panoramic position on the lower Tiber valley.
THREE GOOD REASONS TO VISIT IN LUGNANO TEVERINA
> Church of Santa Maria Assunta or Collegiate
> Palazzo Farnese-Ridolfi
> Roman Villa Poggio Gramignano - Continue »
- Montecastrilli
- Situated in a picturesque hilly area, Montecastrilli looks like a medieval village south-central Umbria lies on top of a hill.The municipality includes the villages of Castel Aquila, Castel Todino, Farnetta, tiles and Collesecco.
THREE REASONS TO VISIT MONTECASTRILLI
> Parish Church of St. Nicholas
> Bring Amerina
> Church of San Lorenzo in Nifili - Continue »
- Montecchio
- Located in south-western Umbria, Montecchio is a small medieval village on the slopes of Monte Croce di Serra from where it overlooks a stretch of Tiber Valley.
The territory is covered by dense forests of incomparable beauty and charm for the presence of "spots" where unspoiled nature is mistress.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING MONTECCHIO
> Umbro-Etruscan necropolis of Fosso San Lorenzo
> Medieval castle and church of San Biagio (Melezzole)
> Palace Ancajani (Tongs) - Continue »
- Montefranco
- Located in the south-east of Umbria, Montefranco is a small village surrounded by olive trees and oaks that Bufone the top of the hill overlooking the valley of the Nera, where stand the towns of neighboring Arrone and Ferentillo.The territory is included in the Nera River Park.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING Montefranco
> Church of Our Lady of Mount Caramel
> Santa Maria Assunta
> Church of San Bernardino - Continue »
- Montegabbione
- Placed in the central-western Umbria, Montegabbione is a small village perched on a hill overlooking the valley and that of Nestor Chiani dominated by a vast landscape that stretches from the Chiana Valley and Mount Cetona Citta della Pieve.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING MONTEGABBIONE
> Franciscan Monastery and City of Scarzuola Buzziana (Montegiove)
> Castle Montegabbione
> Church of Our Lady of Grace - Continue »
- Monteleone d'Orvieto
- Placed in the central-western Umbria Monteleone di Orvieto rises on a rocky outcrop overlooking a fertile plain irrigated by the river Chiani.The old medieval town is perched on one of the hills separating the Orvieto from Città della Pieve, where you can admire the hills and mountains of Tuscany and Lazio and Chiani Valley.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING Monteleone di Orvieto
> Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
> Teatro Municipal Rustic
> Clocktower - Continue »
- Narni
- Situated in southern Umbria, Narni is a beautiful historic city perched on a limestone outcrop overlooking the Black River.Considered the geographical center of Italy, on the surface retains a rich artistic heritage built up in three thousand years of history, reveals the past and in the subsoil of the whole region, from Etruscan to medieval times, through the Romans.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING NARNI
> Rocca Albornoz
> Church of St. Dominic
> Narni Underground - Continue »
- Orvieto
- Southwest Umbria, Orvieto is a spectacular city of Etruscan origin, which stands on an imposing tuff the domain of the wide valley of the river Paglia.The city has a rich artistic and cultural heritage, brings the magic and the strength of three thousand years of history visible in the medieval urban structure remained unchanged over time.For its secular tradition as a pottery joins the Italian Association of Ceramic City (mark National Artistic and Traditional Ceramics).
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING ORVIETO
> Duomo
> National Archeological Museum
> Orvieto Underground - Continue »
- Otricoli
- Located in southern tip of Umbria, Otricoli is small town situated on a hill which dominates the Tiber Valley, left on the Via Flaminia.The city has preserved the characteristic features of post station on the Via Flaminia which was since the classic it paused for popes, kings and passed armies passed through.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING Otricoli
> Collegiate S. Assumption
> Archaeological site
> Castello di Poggio - Continue »
- Parrano
- Located in the western part of Umbria, Parr and a small village that stretches over a vast landscape that overlooks the valley of the Chiani to Città della Pieve.
Immersed in the Umbrian hills, is a popular tourist destination for the presence of several water sources used in drinking cure.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING PARRANO
> Castle
> Walls
> Tane del Diavolo - Continue »
- Penna in Teverina
- Perched on the crest of a hill in the Umbrian countryside to the southern border with Lazio, Penna In Teverina stands on a promontory with a magnificent view over the Tiber that flows downstream.The small town is a medieval hospitable and peaceful, ideal place for Sunday outings in search of food and wine genuine relaxation.
THREE GOOD REASONS TO VISIT PENNA IN TEVERINA
> Palazzo Orsini
> Roman Villa of Pennavecchia
> Harvest Festival - Continue »
- Polino
- Located on the southern tip of Umbria, Polino is a small mountain town of the Umbria on the border with the province of Rieti.Situated at 836 meters in the valley of the river Rosciano is nestled in the mountains at the beginning of an area of woods and meadows stretching to the slopes of Mount La Pelosi, the group mountain to the south of the area.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING POLINO
> Rock
> Museum Umbrian Apennines
> Medieval town - Continue »
- Porano
- Located in the south-western Umbria, Porano is a medieval village perched on a hill of tufa nature in a beautiful position overlooking the cathedral of Orvieto and other natural sights of the valleys of the Tiber and the Paglia.
The area is dotted with archaeological sites and finds of Etruscan times.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING PORANO
> Etruscan tombs of Golini and Hescanas
> Church of St. Blaise
> Villa Pauline - Continue »
- San Gemini
- Located in the southern part of Umbria, San Gemini is on a small hill along the old route of the Via Flaminia.A city rich in history, owes its reputation for the presence of mineral water spring, used since 1889, famous for its healing properties stemming from the wild and unspoiled Martani Mountains.For the significant environmental heritage, culture and art is part of the club of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy".
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING SAN GEMINI
> Church of St. Gemine
> St. Nicholas Abbey
> Carsulae - Continue »
- San Venanzo
- Located in the western part of Umbria, San Venanzo Peglia rises on the slopes of the mountain, surrounded by a lush natural environment for most covered by forests.The village is on land formerly occupied by volcanoes, interesting for the presence of Venanzi, mineral unique in its kind.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING SAN VENANZO
> Park and Museum Volcanology
> Church of Our Lady Liberator
> Park Seven Brothers - Continue »
- Stroncone
- The southern border with Umbria, Lazio, Stroncone is a charming medieval village perched on a beautiful hill covered with olive groves. Jealously protected by a solid castle walls, offers the visitors the history, art, culture and a suggestive Franciscan spirituality.Parking at 450 meters, enjoys a charming position, as to be considered an excellent health resort where you can spend a quiet summer resort.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING Stroncone
> City Hall
> Convent of St. Francis
> Abbey of St. Benedict fundis - Continue »
- Terni
- Situated in the south-east of Umbria, Terni stretches in a vast plain at the confluence of Serra with the Black River and surrounded by an amphitheater of hills.From the second half of the 800 the city was involved, the first in Italy, that industrial revolution, thanks to the vicinity of Niagara Falls, huge energy source, gave her the nickname "Italian Manchester.
THREE GOOD REASONS FOR VISITING TERNI
> Palazzo Spada
> Lake Piediluco
> Waterfall Marmore - Continue »
