Best of Umbria

Umbria Essentials

Umbria’s landscape is defined by medieval hilltop towns and significant religious heritage. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Franciscan sites of Assisi and the intricate Gothic facade of Orvieto Cathedral. Architectural highlights include the Roman-engineered Marmore Falls, the massive Ponte delle Torri aqueduct in Spoleto, and Perugia’s Etruscan Arch. The list also covers civic landmarks like Gubbio’s Palazzo dei Consoli and the Renaissance fortifications of Rocca Paolina, reflecting the region's complex history from the Etruscan era through the Middle Ages.