Local landmarks and days out
Assisi The most famous city in Umbria birth place of Saint Francis; typical medieval with the massive Basilica of San Francesco, rising gracefully above the old town beneath.
Gubbio Home of “Festival of the Candles” on the 15th May, where three giant 16 ft poles crowned with the statues of the town’s patron saints: Ubaldo, Giorgio and Antonio are paraded around the town in a race against each other.
Perugia This is the place to be in July and August if you are a jazz lover, when the Umbria Jazz Festival gets into full swing.
Orvieto Host of the most famous Cathedral in Italy together with the Dome of Milan. 30 architects, 150 sculptors and 68 painters worked on the facade of this 14th century gothic wonder.
Spoleto This ancient town and festival centre is one of the real gems of Umbria. There are many Romans remains to be seen including the old city walls, temples and theatres.
Todi A delightful typically Umbrian hill town with the spectacular location; set on a pyramid of rock above the River Tiber.
Montepulciano The highest of Tuscan hill Towns, is also one of the most attractive ; full of Renaissance and Baroque architecture displayed in the array of old buildings that surround the famous red paved Piazza Grande. Montepulciano is also home to the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.