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Holidays in Umbria, the green heart of Italy<\/h1>\n

When I was younger I lived in Tuscany<\/strong>. In particular, I lived in Montepulciano.<\/p>\n

Tuscany is a fantastic region. For many foreigners it represents the typical Italian landscape: rolling green hills, olive trees, vineyards and medieval villages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Umbria can be considered as the little sister of Tuscany. I don\u2019t mean that is less interesting or less beautiful. It is just less popular among tourists.<\/p>\n

But Umbria is unique.<\/p>\n

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Why Chose Umbria for Your Holidays<\/h2>\n

1)\u00a0 Nature<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Umbria is a tiny mountain region<\/strong> in the center of Italy. It’s the green heart f the country.<\/p>\n

It may looks a bit like Tuscany, but it is more savage, in my opinion.
\nIt has a wide variety of landscapes<\/strong>: hills and broad, fertile valleys, high mountains, fast-flowing rivers, lakes and secluded medieval hamlets that dominate their surroundings.<\/p>\n

This wild nature is perfect for those who are looking for outdoor adventures<\/strong>. For example, the Mount Sibillini are for trekking.<\/p>\n

Umbria has no coastline but it has beaches!<\/strong> The region has several lakes <\/strong>and the Lake Trasimeno is the largest one.<\/p>\n

At Lake Trasimeno<\/strong> you can go sailing, rent a sun-bed and just relax, or visit some of the lovely villages along its coastline.<\/p>\n

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2) Art & Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cities like Perugia<\/strong> and Assisi <\/strong>have plenty of beautiful things to see. The medieval architecture<\/strong> of their buildings, churches, cathedrals, but also art museums.
\nThe Orvieto Cathedral<\/strong> is a must-see building. It is perched at the top of a cliff from which you can have an unforgettable view on the countryside.<\/p>\n

In many of Umbria’s old towns you can visit the remains of Etruscan and Roman settlements,<\/strong> like the Roman House in Spoleto.<\/p>\n

Umbria is famous also for the pilgrimage to Assisi<\/strong>. Every year thousands of visitors follow the route walking to Assisi, following in the footsteps of St Francis.<\/p>\n

During a holidays in Umbria, people can enjoy several festivals and markets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

One of the most popular festival is the Umbria Jazz<\/strong><\/a>, dedicated to Jazz music. Another one is the Spoleto’s Two Worlds Festival<\/strong>, dedicated to opera, classical music, theatrical and dance performances.<\/p>\n

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3) Food<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Umbria is the perfect destination for foodies.<\/p>\n

In particular, Norcia <\/strong>is one of Italy’s finest gastronomic spot. Ham, black or white truffles, lentils, wild boar, but also trout and mountain cheeses <\/strong>are just a few of the main products.<\/p>\n

Wine i<\/strong>s also great. Two of the most popular are the Montefalco Sagrantino and the Red Torgiano,<\/p>\n

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CONCLUSION<\/h4>\n

If you are planning your holidays in Umbria, I\u2019m sure you will love it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a region with so much to give! You can spend your days enjoying trekking<\/strong> paths in the mountains, cultural <\/strong>day trips<\/strong>, gastronomic tours<\/strong>, spiritual retirements<\/strong>, or chilling out on the beach<\/strong>.
\nIt is a perfect destination for couples, families with children but also for groups of friends<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Everyone can live a lovely holidays.<\/p>\n