Things To Do
Tuscany and Umbria Travel Guide
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Tuscany and Umbria Guidebook
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Perugia
Perugia, the capital city of Umbria, is a beautiful hill town with Etruscan and medieval roots. Walk the narrow alleys and cobblestone streets, stop into a vineria to sip a glass of the local wine made from Sagrantino grapes, and don't forget to stop and admire the beautiful view over the countryside.
Assisi
Assisi is famous as the hometown of Saint Francis, or San Francesco, the patron saint of Italy. The Saint Francis Basilica in Assisi holds the tomb of Saint Francis and is a popular tourist and pilgrimage destination. Assisi also has several other interesting churches, Roman ruins, medieval sites, museums, and shops in its walled medieval center. There are picturesque walks from town into the nearby countryside.
Arezzo
Step back in time to see where it all began - where the Nucci family originated! Arezzo boasts a wide range of sites to see including fortresses, monuments, churches, and museums which all offer visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps of its rich history. There are even the remains of a Roman amphitheater!
Orvieto
Sitting atop huge tufa cliffs, the hill town of Orvieto makes an impressive sight. Inhabited since Etruscan times, Orvieto's monuments and museums cover millennia of history. Its stunning duomo with a mosaic facade is one of the best medieval monuments in Italy.
Spoleto
Spoleto is a walled hill town and one of the largest towns in southern Umbria. Spoleto has Etruscan, Roman, and medieval sites. Above Spoleto is a medieval Rocca and spanning the deep gorge to one side of the Rocca is Spoleto's most famous sight, Ponte delle Torri or Bridge of Towers. The ancient Longobard Church of San Salvatore is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Festival dei due mondi, two worlds festival, is held in Spoleto in late June through early July.
Lago Trasimeno
Lake Trasimeno is one of Italy's most beautiful lakes. Three picturesque islands can be reached by ferry and there are beaches around the lake. One of the prettiest towns is Castiglione del Lago with a medieval center and castle by the lake. The lake was the site of a famous battle between Hannibal and Rome.