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THE Umbria is her area centralItaly.
At a glance
Languages
Tourist attractions
- Nera Valley (Italian: Valnerina) —
- Tiber Valley (Italian: Baltiberina) —
- Lake Trazimeno (Italian: Lago Trasimeno) - Its largest lake Central Italy
- Sibilini Mountains (Italian: Monti Sibillini) —
Important cities
- Assize (Italian: Assisi) - The birthplace of St. Francis. The impressive cathedral of the city is a destination for many Christian pilgrims.
- Gubbio (Italian: Gubbio) —
- Norcia (Italian: Norway) - The birthplace of the founder of the Order of Benedictine monks St. Benedict and his twin sister, Saint Scholastic.
- Orvieto (Italian: Orvieto) - Old town in an impressive location at the top of a hill in the Tiber Valley. Among the many sights of Orvieto stands out the cathedral which is considered a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
- Perugia (Italian: Perugia) - Historic city, current capital of the region and seat of the largest University for Foreigners (University of Perugia) of Italy
- Spoleto (Italian: Spoleto) - Tourist city with many attractions. Every summer, the famous Art Festival of the Two Worlds takes place in Spoleto.
- Todd (Italian: Todi) —
Additional destinations
- Marmora Falls (Italian: Cascate delle Marmore) —
- Lake Pientiluco (Italian: Lago di Piediluco) - Picturesque lake with hotels and organized camping sites
- Kambi Vecchio (Italian: Camp Vecchio) - Picturesque village at the foot of the Simbruni mountains
- Castelloutsio (Italian: Castelluccio) - Another picturesque village in the mountainous area of Simbruni
Pictures
The Basilica of St. Francis in Assize
His cathedral Orvieto
His castle Spoleto
View of Todd
Marmora Falls
Lake Pientiluco
Lake Trazimeno
Castelloutsio