Nestled between the manic hustle of Rome in the Lazio region and the lavishness of Tuscany, lies the romantic and docile region of Umbria. Umbria is the green heart of Italy. This fairytale land will captivate you with its magnificent landscape sculptured by lush gardens, waterfalls, hilltop villages and breath taking views of elm forests and chestnut groves. Imagine the golden sun setting over the rolling hills dotted with castles, lakes and majestic mountains.
From the slopes of Monte Fumaiolo, a stream of water is born and wanders southward gaining breadth and strength through the Tiber Valley, offering a haven for extreme sports. This river flows on, passing the captivating towns of Orvieto, Assisi, Perugia and Spoleto just to name a few.
Umbria means ‘shadow’…a shadow that casts itself across the river valleys and tumbling hills. Umbria is a mystical place with its history and medieval characters of times gone by. Umbria is home to famous golden wines so enjoy a wine tour. It is also known for flavourful truffles, bustling village markets, ornate churches and some of the best preserved medieval castles in Italy so a perfect place for a wedding. The ideal positioning, diverse landscape, lack of crowds and undiscovered corners of Umbria make it one of the last untouched areas of this magnificent country.
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Umbria, "the most beautiful garden in all the world." - Henry James
