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A busy month ahead, here’s what is happening in Umbria during September! Which events are you most interested in?
05/09/2024

A busy month ahead, here’s what is happening in Umbria during September! Which events are you most interested in?

At the end of August and beginning of September, the Todi Festival takes place in this small but beautiful town every ye...
29/08/2024

At the end of August and beginning of September, the Todi Festival takes place in this small but beautiful town every year. This festival showcases a variety of artistic and creative performances, from theatre to dance, and everything in between!

Did you know that Umbria is home to Italy’s fourth-largest lake? Only slightly smaller than Lake Como, Lake Trasimeno ha...
23/08/2024

Did you know that Umbria is home to Italy’s fourth-largest lake? Only slightly smaller than Lake Como, Lake Trasimeno has a surface area of 128 km² with breathtaking views, surrounded by atmospheric castles and charming medieval towns including Passignano sul Trasimeno and Castiglione del Lago.

You will also find specially crafted beer in the Trasimeno Lake Regional Park…

Did you know that the highest mountain in Umbria is Cima del Redentore, in the Sibillini Mountains (Monti Sibillini)? It...
13/08/2024

Did you know that the highest mountain in Umbria is Cima del Redentore, in the Sibillini Mountains (Monti Sibillini)? It stands at a grand altitude of 8,031 ft, 2476 mt, on the border between Umbria and Marche!

Have you heard about the Flowering of Castelluccio?Across the Summer months, head down to the Plains of Castelluccio whe...
09/08/2024

Have you heard about the Flowering of Castelluccio?

Across the Summer months, head down to the Plains of Castelluccio where you will find a breathtaking natural phenomenon: the colourful and aromatic blooming of flowers across Umbria’s vast meadows.

There are very few sights in Umbria better than a Lake Trasimeno sunset. 🌅 📸
01/08/2024

There are very few sights in Umbria better than a Lake Trasimeno sunset. 🌅


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Palazzo Collicola is located in Spoleto, built specifically at the beginning of the seventeenth century to make room for...
26/07/2024

Palazzo Collicola is located in Spoleto, built specifically at the beginning of the seventeenth century to make room for the sumptuous noble residence. Known for its striking white interior, the Palazzo is a must see for anyone interested in art and architecture.

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From the 12th to the 21st July, Perugia will host the 51st edition of the Umbria Jazz festival. One of Umbria’s most exc...
12/07/2024

From the 12th to the 21st July, Perugia will host the 51st edition of the Umbria Jazz festival. One of Umbria’s most exciting events, make sure you don’t miss out!

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In Umbria, the Ancient Roman-built Marmore waterfall is the largest man-made waterfall in the world, at 165 meters in he...
01/07/2024

In Umbria, the Ancient Roman-built Marmore waterfall is the largest man-made waterfall in the world, at 165 meters in height. Will you be pencilling in a day trip on your next visit to Umbria?

The famous Festival dei Due Mondi returns to Spoleto from June 28th - July 14th.“The city and the Festival, an inescapab...
27/06/2024

The famous Festival dei Due Mondi returns to Spoleto from June 28th - July 14th.

“The city and the Festival, an inescapable union for artists from all over the world who to Spoleto come, or return, with their imagery nourished by creativity, ethics, hope, and the will to transform. The Festival is once again a showcase of great artists, a laboratory where ideas, synergies, collaborations, artistic projects grow.” - Monique Veaute, artistic director

Agricola Locci was created in 2016 and is an agricultural company created by Lorenzo Locci in Località Case Basse, near ...
20/06/2024

Agricola Locci was created in 2016 and is an agricultural company created by Lorenzo Locci in Località Case Basse, near Giano dell’Umbria - in the very heart of Umbria. In those years he dedicated himself to the studies of Economics and Commerce and at the same time to the continuation of the agricultural traditions undertaken by his grandparents in the sector of extra virgin olive oil production.

Chiesa del Carmine is the ancient church at the centre of the Carmine Estate, located in the heart of Umbria.The Estate ...
13/06/2024

Chiesa del Carmine is the ancient church at the centre of the Carmine Estate, located in the heart of Umbria.

The Estate has been slowly and lovingly restored over the last 10 years. Where there was once an abandoned valley, there is now a thriving farm including ancient terraced olive groves, a 5.7 hectare vineyard as well as a luxury farmhouse available to stay in.

The National Archaeological Museum of Umbria – Museo Nazionale dell’Umbria or M.A.N.U. – is located in the S. Domenico c...
05/06/2024

The National Archaeological Museum of Umbria – Museo Nazionale dell’Umbria or M.A.N.U. – is located in the S. Domenico complex, formerly a military building under Napoleonic domination it was nationalised with the unification of Italy, it became a museum in 1948

The museum was founded to collect all the heritage of the various civic museums of the province – including some private collections – under the same roof. To this day it houses one of the richest selections of Roman and Etruscan archaeological finds.

The Carapace, a striking sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro, located on the Castelbuono estate. Built to house a large wine c...
30/05/2024

The Carapace, a striking sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodoro, located on the Castelbuono estate. Built to house a large wine cellar, Pomodoro’s overall intention for the landmark was to create a structure that sat in harmony with its surrounding landscape and symbolized a union between the earth and sky. Hence the idea of a turtle – a symbol of stability and the slow pace of country life.

Borgo dei Conti, a gem that after a two year restoration has been meticulously updated to reach new heights in classic U...
23/05/2024

Borgo dei Conti, a gem that after a two year restoration has been meticulously updated to reach new heights in classic Umbrian Chic.

Borgo dei Conti is set to reopen its doors in July as a proud member of the prestigious Relais Châteaux collection marking a new chapter in its storied legacy.

Did you know that Umbia is home to one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1308? The University of Perug...
16/05/2024

Did you know that Umbia is home to one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1308? The University of Perugia is a small university with impressive alumni, including multiple popes and, more recently, the actress Monica Bellucci.

10/05/2024

Visiting Umbria? Be sure to check out some of Umbria’s most popular locations!

It's asparagus season!Wild asparagus starts sprouting in the woods of Umbria towards the end of April. All fresh produce...
02/05/2024

It's asparagus season!

Wild asparagus starts sprouting in the woods of Umbria towards the end of April. All fresh produce markets in the region will now be selling it in bunches. Baskets at the ready…

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Colfiorito Park, one of Umbria’s finest nature parks, renowned for it’s variety of beautiful bird sepecies.📷 @‌danielepr...
11/04/2024

Colfiorito Park, one of Umbria’s finest nature parks, renowned for it’s variety of beautiful bird sepecies.

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Opened this Easter, the Tibetan bridge joins Sellano, one of Italy's most beautiful medieval villages, to the hamlet of ...
03/04/2024

Opened this Easter, the Tibetan bridge joins Sellano, one of Italy's most beautiful medieval villages, to the hamlet of Montesanto, with a thrilling crossing suspended in the air. At 175 metres above the Vigi valley, it is the highest in Europe and a must see for anyone visiting Umbria!

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AGRIUMBRIA 2024 is the premier Italian Exhibition of the agro-food chain, providing a platform for industry professional...
26/03/2024

AGRIUMBRIA 2024 is the premier Italian Exhibition of the agro-food chain, providing a platform for industry professionals and enthusiasts to come together and explore the latest innovations and trends in agriculture. From the 5th - 7th April in Bastia Umbria.

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The Porziuncola Museum was founded in the 1920s on the initiative of some friars who decided to create a collection that...
21/03/2024

The Porziuncola Museum was founded in the 1920s on the initiative of some friars who decided to create a collection that would enhance the "forgotten works of art" of the region.

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Founded in 1884, the Scacciadiavoli winery takes its name from an exorcist that lived in a town at the borders of the pr...
05/03/2024

Founded in 1884, the Scacciadiavoli winery takes its name from an exorcist that lived in a town at the borders of the property, who used the wine for his rituals.

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Teatro Morlacchi is the largest theatre in Perugia with 785 seats. Formerly Teatro del Verzaro, the theatre was renamed ...
29/02/2024

Teatro Morlacchi is the largest theatre in Perugia with 785 seats. Formerly Teatro del Verzaro, the theatre was renamed after Perugian-born musician Francesco Morlacchi following restorations in 1874.

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The Briziarelli family formed their family business in 1906 before later generations started this project in 2000 in Mon...
22/02/2024

The Briziarelli family formed their family business in 1906 before later generations started this project in 2000 in Montefalco. This traditional Umbrian vineyard is home to some of the regions finest traditional wines, offering visits and wine tastings for all to enjoy.🍷🍇

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The Todi Columns, designed by American artist Beverly Pepper in 1979 as an exhibit for the Piazza del Popolo of Todi.📷: ...
16/02/2024

The Todi Columns, designed by American artist Beverly Pepper in 1979 as an exhibit for the Piazza del Popolo of Todi.

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The Teatro della Concordia, the world’s smallest theatre has reopened following restorations. Come and enjoy an intimate...
08/02/2024

The Teatro della Concordia, the world’s smallest theatre has reopened following restorations. Come and enjoy an intimate theatre experience like no other!🎭

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“In his beloved Solomeo Brunello Cucinelli wanted to build this theatre for the people facing the theatre of nature to c...
31/01/2024

“In his beloved Solomeo Brunello Cucinelli wanted to build this theatre for the people facing the theatre of nature to commemorate at all times the eternal values of beauty and dream.”

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The Teatro Romano, located in Gubbio, was the 2nd largest in the Roman Empire.📷: @‌claudio_capiani📷: @‌italy_breeze📷: @‌...
23/01/2024

The Teatro Romano, located in Gubbio, was the 2nd largest in the Roman Empire.

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Explore Umbria

Explore Umbria is your ultimate guide to the green heart of Italy. A real hidden gem, Umbria is known for its wild, wooded hillsides, ancient towns with cobbled streets, and authentic Italian food and wine. Here you can discover the best places to visit in Umbria, from wineries and museums, to rustic villages and beauty spots.

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