Heritage & Landmarks of Umbria

Umbria’s heritage is defined by its preservation of medieval architecture and religious significance. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, renowned for its 13th-century frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue. In Perugia, the Fontana Maggiore and Palazzo dei Priori represent the peak of communal-era civic design. Orvieto contributes the engineering marvel of Pozzo di San Patrizio and the 13th-century Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo. The list also includes rare Longobard architecture at Spoleto’s San Salvatore and the Tempietto del Clitunno.