The best hill towns in Umbria — cheaper than Tuscany, greener, and with better food

Every Umbrian hill town has a Romanesque church, a Roman ruin, and a trattoria that serves the best pasta you've ever eaten.

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The top 8

1. Assisi — Giotto's frescoes, pink stone, spiritual magnetism. 2. Spello — Pinturicchio, flower festival, Roman gate. 3. Montefalco — Sagrantino wine, "Balcony of Umbria." 4. Spoleto — Ponte delle Torri, Lippi frescoes, summer festival. 5. Todi — Piazza del Popolo, Consolazione temple. 6. Gubbio — most medieval town in Umbria, Corsa dei Ceri. 7. Bevagna — Roman mosaics under glass, two churches facing off. 8. Trevi — olive oil capital, Pinacoteca with local masters, utterly overlooked.

Getting around

Umbria is compact. Perugia–Assisi–Spoleto by train is easy. For hill towns off the rail line (Montefalco, Bevagna, Todi), rent a car or join a tour from Perugia. Roads are quiet and scenic. Accommodation in agriturismi: €60–100/night with breakfast.

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