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Because of its wild woods and fertile plains, craggy gorges and gentle hills, Umbria (OOM-bree-ah) is known as the “green heart of Italy.” Cobblestoned villages and lively international universities are scattered throughout the region, bringing a distinct vitality to the land. Three thousand years ago, Etruscans settled this regional crossroads between the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian coasts. One thousand years later, Christianity transformed Umbria’s architecture and regional identity. St. Francis shamed the increasingly extravagant Church with his legacy of humility, pacifism, and charity that persists in Assisi to this day. The region also produced medieval masters Perugino and Pinturicchio and holds Giotto’s greatest masterpieces. Umbria’s artistic spirit gives life today to the internationally acclaimed Umbria Jazz Festival and Spoleto Festival.

Highlights Of Umbria

  • Hike to Eremo delle Carceri to meditate at the sanctuary of St. Francis .
  • Eat Gelato with locals on the steps of Cattedrale di San Lorenzo .
  • Watch a performance at the historic Teatro Romane in medieval Gubbio .



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