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.
A Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Consecrated in 1253, this important pilgrimage site is not only the main church of the Franciscan order but also a splendid architectural…
B Orvieto Cathedral
Orvieto Cathedral is a large 14th-century Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and situated in the town…
C Lake Trasimeno
Lake Trasimeno, also referred to as Trasimene or Thrasimene in English, is a lake in the province of Perugia, in the Umbria region of Italy…
D Cascata delle Marmore
The Cascata delle Marmore or Marmore Falls is a man-made waterfall created by the ancient Romans.
E Fontana Maggiore
The Fontana Maggiore, a masterpiece of medieval sculpture, placed in the centre of Piazza IV Novembre, is the monument symbol of the city…
F Palazzo dei Consoli
The Palazzo dei Consoli is a Gothic architecture, civic building in the historic center of Gubbio, region of Umbria, Italy.
G Pozzo di San Patrizio
The Pozzo di San Patrizio is a historic well in Orvieto, Umbria, central Italy.
H Ponte delle Torri
A massive 13th-century stone aqueduct and bridge in Spoleto, standing 80 meters high and spanning 230 meters. It connects the Sant’Elia hill with Monteluco, featuring ten pointed arches and two central towers that historically served as defensive watchpoints.
I Basilica of Saint Clare
The Basilica of Saint Clare is a church in Assisi, central Italy. It is dedicated to and contains the remains of Clare of Assisi, a follower…
J Papal Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi
The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels is a Papal minor basilica situated in the plain at the foot of the hill of Assisi, Italy, in the…
K Rocca Albornoziana
This 14th-century fortress overlooks Spoleto from the summit of Sant'Elia hill. Commissioned by Pope Innocent VI, the structure features six towers and two internal courtyards. It currently houses the National Museum of the Duchy of Spoleto, showcasing local Lombard and medieval history.
L The Clitunno Tempietto
The so-called Temple of Clitumnus is a small early medieval church that sits along the banks of the Clitunno river in the town of…
M Palazzo dei Priori
The Palazzo dei Priori or comunale is one of the best examples in Italy of a public palace from the communal era.
N Spoleto Cathedral
Spoleto Cathedral is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Spoleto-Norcia created in 1821, previously that of the diocese of Spoleto, and the…
O Rocca Paolina
The Rocca Paolina was a Renaissance fortress in Perugia, built in 1540-1543 for Pope Paul III to designs by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger.
P Etruscan Arch
The Etruscan Arch or Arch of Augustus or Augustus Gate is one of eight gates in the Etruscan wall of Perusia, known today as Perugia.
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