Things To Do In Umbria Italy
Umbria bordering Tuscany, Lazio and Le Marche. Often called Italy's green heart, it’s known for its medieval hill towns, dense forests and local cuisine, particularly foraged truffles and wines. Hilltop Perugia, the regional capital, is the site of medieval Palazzo dei Priori, housing the Galleria Nazionale dell' Umbria art museum. Pedestrianized Corso Vannucci is the focus of city life.
Perugia
On a hill above a valley patterned with fields, where the River Tiber runs swift and clear, Perugia is Umbria's petite and immediately likeable capital. Its centro storico rises in a helter-skelter of cobbled alleys, arched stairways and piazzas framed by magnificent palazzi. History seeps through every shadowy corner of these streets and an aimless wander through them can feel like time travel.
Perugia is a party-loving, pleasure-seeking university city, with students pepping up the nightlife and filling cafe terraces. The hopping summer event line-up includes one of Europe's best jazz festivals.
Assisi
As if cupped in celestial hands, with the plains spreading picturesquely below and Monte Subasio rearing steep and wooded above, the mere sight of Assisi in the rosy glow of dusk is enough to send pilgrims' souls spiralling to heaven. It is at this hour, when the pitter-patter of day tripper footsteps have faded and the town is shrouded in saintly silence, that the true spirit of St Francis of Assisi, born here in 1181, can be felt most keenly. Though certainly at its heart a religious destination, Assisi's striking beauty and pristinely preserved medieval centro storico and UNESCO-listed Franciscan structures are a fabled haven that will compel and electrify visitors of any motive
Lago Trasimeno
Discover small, traditional fishing villages, hidden olive groves, and a smattering of castles at Lake Trasimeno, the largest body of water in peninsular Italy. Admire the area's churches, and learn about their connection with the region's Etruscan and medieval past. Take a dip in the lake's shallow waters at one of its many beaches, hop a boat to one of its small islands, or try a round of golf at a nearby course. Many of the waterside restaurants specialize in freshwater fish in addition to traditional Italian fare
Orvieto
Undoubtedly one of Umbria’s most beautiful hilltop towns, close to the border with Lazio – sits high atop a volcanic butte overlooking the scenic plains of the Umbrian southwest. The town’s crowning glory is the magnificent Orvieto Cathedral, the 14th-century Gothic jewel known for its vibrant facade and Renaissance painter Luca Signorelli’s awe-inspiring frescoes in the Chapel of San Brizio. Below Orvieto lies a magical myriad of Etruscan-era tunnels and grottos variously used as wine storage, World War II bomb shelters and a means of escaping sieges during their 2,500-year history.
Marmore falls
Green meadows, thick forests, teeming streams, hidden gorges and towering waterfalls create all together a painting of rare beauty: we are in Valnerina, one of the most beautiful areas in Umbria region. The Nera River Park, better known as “Waters' Park”, because of its hydrographic abundance, offers visitors an unspoilt natural landscape, populated by a rich variety of flora and fauna.
In the park there are the famous Marmore Falls, a mass of water that falls from a height of 165 metres: a breathtaking spectacle originated by nature's spontaneity and human intelligence. Their origin, in fact, dates back to Roman times, when Roman Curia pit was originally dug. By means of this plumbing system work, the waters' flow from the area of Velino was directed towards the area of Nera via a route that included the exact drop where, today, it is possible to admire these beautiful waterfalls.
Out and about locally around Castiglione della Valle, Umbria
RESTAURANTS
I SAPORI del SUD
Castiglione della valle - 850m
Family run Ristorante e Pizzeria
DEL VOLPOLINA
Monte Petriolo - 3.6km
Fantastic for a quick lunch, cold beer and a slice of pizza or you can try the workers set lunch. Take away pizza service in the evenings
OSTERIA IL SALT'in BOCCA
Tavernelle- 9.8km
Traditional Umbrian food, a local favourite.
Il RISTORO
Location Montebuono - 11km
value is exceptional and there is no compromise on the quality of the food
TAVERNA DI ISA
Magione - 19km
Ristorante e Pizzeria-traditional Umbrian food, one of our favourites
RISTORANTE la TAVERNA di JULIO
Castiglione del Largo - 24km
traditional Umbrian food from pasta to fish and everything else in between. Well worth the drive
RISTORANTE DA SETTIMINO
San Feliciano - 17km
Specialises in fish from the lake. Set in a fantastic position on the lake front
LA LOCANDA DEL TRAMONTO INFINITO
Marsciano - 15km
Ristorante e Pizzeria-traditional Umbrian food with great staff
BARS
IL BAR
Castiglione della Valle - 1km
village bar, coffee, pastries, ice cream
BAR CENTRALE
Tavernelle - 10km
the best bar in Tavernelle, coffee, pastries, ice cream and light snacks
BAR & BAKERY
VENTANNI PASTICCERIA PANETTERIA CAFFETTERIA PIZZERIA
Mugnano - 7km
Fantastic choice of cakes to go with your coffee, fresh bread & light snacks for lunch & pizza
SUPERMARKETS
GALA
Tavernelle - 8.5km
new modern supermarket for all your needs
GABRIELLA ALIMENTARE
Castiglione della Valle - 900m
Our village shop for your essentials
IPER CONAD
Corciano, Perugia - 18.8km
large euro style supermarket complex
EMISFERO
Perugia - 15.2km
large euro style supermarket complex
BANK & ATM
POSTE ITALIANE
Castiglione della Valle - 600m
BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI DEI SENNA
Tavernelle - 10km
TOWNS, CITIES & VILLAGES
Perugia 20Km
Sant'Egidio Aeroporto 35Km (Perugia)
Assisi 46Km
Todi 41Km
Deruta 19Km
Orvieto 71Km
Castiglione del Largo 28Km
Marsciano 19Km
Magione 20Km
San Feliciano 16Km
Panicale 17Km
Tavernelle 10Km
Passignano Sul Trasimeno 31Km
Cortona 52Km
Siena 112Km
Firenze 158Km
Roma 169Km
Pisa 237Km