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Perugia
Umbria
Rome
Umbria
Gennaro Contaldo,
Citalia brand ambassador
"I love the drive over Mount Subasio,
admiring the picturesque settlements
like Spello with its medieval houses, or
Spoleto with its Romanesque churches
and medieval fortress."
The landlocked region of Umbria sits right in the heart of Italy. Winding roads
lead to fortified battlements and medieval hilltop towns, while the countryside is a
patchwork of vineyards, sunflower fields, olive groves and cypress trees. At the heart
of the region sits its capital, Perugia, the narrow streets of its centro storico lined
with elegant palazzi and linked by sunny piazzas.
Half an hour's drive from Perugia is the hillside town of Assisi, home to the famous
Basilica di San Francesco; pilgrims and visitors flock from around to world to view
the tomb of St Francis of Assisi and to admire the spectacular frescoes adorning
the walls and ceilings. Throughout the rural landscapes are plenty of scenic towns
and villages, including Orvieto with its stunning gothic cathedral, an underground
network of Etruscan caves and tunnels, and the famous white wine, Orvieto Classico.
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To book or find out more, visit www.citalia.com or call 01293 832243