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 Umbria
Photo (c) Roberto
Romano
Perhaps it is the evocative nature of the place, or a certain enchanted air (we
might almost say "mystic") that you breathe to some extent everywhere, but
sooner or later whoever visits Umbria ends up thinking: Saint Francis, that
great, gentle, tender and poetic Saint of happiness and meekness could only
have been born here in Umbria.
In this place of ever-green, enchanted and
radiant nature. In these towns the concept of "historic center" seems
inadequate and reductive, so widespread is the monumental and artistic
component in the towns of Umbria.
 Perugia, for example, the regional
capital. Just to describe it is to lose oneself in the richness, complexity
and magnificence of its architectural and artistic treasures: from the
Etruscan walls to the splendid Palazzo Gallenga, seat of the prestigious
university for foreigners, and many other buildings and historic monuments
that lead out from the central Piazza IV Novembre, itself dotted with
architectural and artistic jewels such as the Great Fountain and the
magnificent Palazzo dei Priori.
The same is true for splendid Gubbio, rich
with Franciscan memories and monuments from the medieval and renaissance
eras. And then Todi, Spello, Spoleto, Orvieto, Cittą di Castello and many
other small towns: all magnificently enriched by monuments, palaces and
churches of high artistic merit.
Even Terni, a modern industrial city,
boasts jewels such as the churches of S. Salvatore and S. Francesco and,
close by, the masterpiece of nature that is the Waterfall of Marmore.
Finally Assisi, the town where Saint Francis was born (as was
Saint Clare,
founder of the Poor Clares), one of the best-known Christian destinations
frequented by pilgrims. You have to see it for yourself.
By ENIT Official Website
A recommended gastronomic visit!
Umbria great places:
Assisi
Gubbio
Orvieto
Perugia
Perugia history
Passignano sul Trasimeno
Spello
Spoleto
Todi
Trasimeno Lake
Cascata delle Marmore
Archeology:
Archeology Itinerary: Towns of Etruscan origin
Archeology Itinerary: Towns of Sabine origin
Archeology Itinerary: Towns of Roman origin
Archeology Itinerary: via Flaminia
Archeology Itinerary: Trasimeno, Valle Umbra, Colfiorito, Spoleto
Art:
Umbria's Art: Great
Renaissance Cycles
Umbria Contemporary
art locations
Umbria's Historic Hotels
Itineraries of the spirit:
Benedectin Itinerary
- part 1
Benedectin Itinerary - part 2
Benedectin Itinerary - part 3
Benedectin Itinerary - part 4
Franciscan Itinerary La Verna - Assisi
- part 1
Franciscan Itinerary La Verna - Assisi
- part 2
Franciscan Itinerary La Verna - Assisi
- part 3
Franciscan Itinerary La Verna - Assisi
- part 4
Itinerary of Female Santity
Handicrafts and folklore:
Handicratfs: art and tradition
Handicrafts: Discovering quality
wooden handicrafts
Handicratfs: terracotta, ceramics
and maiolica
Handicratfs: iron and copper
43 traditional and cultural events in Umbria all year long
Festivals in Umbria |
Umbria travel guides
Official Tourist Boards - IAT dell'Umbria
- Useful links
food in Umbria |
wine in Umbria
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