Umbria
is a rolling
farmland combined with mountainous
rich woodland
and beautiful lakes. Often called
the “Green Heart of Italy”,
it is situated between the regions
of Tuscany, Marche, Lazio and Abruzzo
and crossed from north to south
by the Apennines, a mountain range
forming numerous valleys. Including
the two Provinces of Perugia and
Terni and encompassing 92 municipalities,
the region’s capital probably
sounds familiar to some for its
famous Perugina chocolate.
Agriculture is traditionally strong
and in recent years tourism has
grown to become an industry of
great importance as travelers and
investors look for undiscovered
areas beyond the borders of well-known
Tuscany. This wonderful, tranquil
region offers visitors a clean,
natural environment, as well as
medieval art and architecture,
and many sites of historical interest.
The most historic and untouched
cities include Assisi, Gubbio,
Orvieto, Todi, Spoleto and Terni.
Assisi, the birthplace of St.
Francis, is a beautiful medieval
town located at the foot of Mount
Subasio. The Trasimeno Park includes
major historic centres such as
Passignano and contains Lake Trasimeno
(Lago di Trasimeno), the fourth
largest lake in Italy and an ideal
location for a variety of water
sports or just sun bathing. Umbria
also plays host to year round artistic
events such as the 3 part Jazz
festival including winter in Orvieto,
the Easter in Terni (gospel and
soul music), and summer in Perugia
(the classics) held in July. |
