Umbria is where Romans and Florentines buy their second homes. That should tell you everything about the quality-to-price ratio.
Plan a trip here →Roman gate (Porta Venere), Pinturicchio frescoes in the Baglioni Chapel (free), and the Infiorate flower festival (June) where streets become flower-petal art. Pop: 8,500.
"The balcony of Umbria" — panoramic views across the entire valley. Sagrantino di Montefalco wine (DOCG, one of Italy's most tannic reds). Museo di San Francesco (€7): Benozzo Gozzoli frescoes. Pop: 5,600.
Roman mosaic floors visible under glass in the main street. Two Romanesque churches face each other across the piazza. The Mercato delle Gaite (June): a medieval market recreation with period crafts and food. Pop: 4,900.
Birthplace of St. Benedict and capital of norcineria (pork butchery). The 2016 earthquake destroyed the basilica; rebuilding continues. The surrounding Monti Sibillini are Umbria's wildest landscape — the Castelluccio lentil fields bloom in June. Pop: 4,800.
Ponte delle Torri (230m aqueduct-bridge over a 76m gorge). Filippo Lippi frescoes. Festival dei Due Mondi (summer performing arts). Roman theatre. Combine with Perugia and Assisi.
6. Gubbio — the most medieval town in Umbria, Corsa dei Ceri festival (May 15), cable car to Monte Ingino. 7. Todi — Renaissance ideal city, Piazza del Popolo, Tempio di Santa Maria della Consolazione. 8. Deruta — majolica ceramics capital, workshop prices 50% below tourist shops.
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