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Umbria (Umbria)
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Country	Italy
Regional capital	Perugia
Area	8 456 km²
Population	889 497 hab. (2013)
Density	105,19 inhab./km²
Spindle	UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00
Location
42 ° 58 ′ 21 ″ N 12 ° 30 ′ 25 ″ E
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THE'Umbria is a region ofItalycentral

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Nicknamed "the green heart of Italy", this region is all the more endearing as it does everything to preserve its nature and traditions. Rich in its contrasts, Umbria is crisscrossed by deep valleys adjoining mountains covered with forests, swarming with lakes, the most famous of which is Trasimeno.

Its cities seem unchanged since the Middle Ages. Old dozing palaces, winding streets, squares where there are shops presenting Umbrian crafts (ceramics from Deruta, lace from Lake Trasimeno, etc.): Assisi, which lives daily in the memory of Saint Francis and Saint Clare, conceals architectural (Saint François Basilica,…) and artistic treasures (frescoes by Cimabue, Giotto,…). It is one of the most important centers of Christendom.

Orvieto whose Duomo has one of the most beautiful facades in Italy and contains the magnificent frescoes by Luca Signorelli.

Perugia where the serenity of an imposing architecture coexists with the hectic life of our century (also famous for its Jazz festival).

And also Todi, Gubbio, Spello, Norcia, adorable and unchanging villages. Finally, Umbria is worth a detour if only for its gastronomy: olive oil, game, cold meats, cheeses, lentils, lake fish, Orvieto white wine,… Umbria is the guarantee of serene and authentic holidays.

Regions

Valnerina - Narrow and winding valley crossed by the Nera river.

Cities

• 43.11082112.3893951 Perugia (Perugia)  – The capital of Umbria, a bustling university town with a fascinating medieval center. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 43.0703312.6158092 Seated (Seated)  – Place of birth of Saint-François and major religious place. The basilica has some of the most beautiful medieval frescoes in the world. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 42.71867412.1107893 Orvieto  – Great cathedral and Etruscan sites. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 42.78091312.4070764 Todi  – An impressive little town on a hill with a lot to see. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 43.35127212.5739965 Gubbio  – Described as one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Italy. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 42.98854512.672256 Spello  – Famous for its Infiorata flower festival on Corpus Christi Sunday when the streets are covered with tortuous patterns made of flowers. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 42.79313313.0949887 Norcia  (last update Feb. 2018)

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