Travel ideas Umbria

An evocative, enchanting, almost mistical atmosphere seems to pervade the air and, sooner or later, almost all those visiting Umbria come to the conclusion that St. Francis, the great, gentle, and poetic Saint of content and simplicity, could not have been born anywhere else.

Indeed there is no lack of religious significance in this "green heart of Italy" as Umbria is called. In a land where the entrancingly beautiful and unspoilt nature reigns supreme, one also finds the mystical heart of the nation, as testified by St Benedict, Saint Chiara and, of course, St Francis.

This small region is rich in little hill towns, each and every one of them housing their own artistic and architectural masterpieces. To talk of historic centres is somewhat inadequate, given that the towns are literally scattered with monuments, cultural and artistic features of great historical relevance throughout. Umbria really is the most magical destination where to enjoy a holiday walking in a region both steeped in history and in close contact with nature.

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5 stars luxury

Hotel Brufani Palace Perugia (Perugia)

In a unique location within the historical centre of Perugia, the Hotel Brufani Palace, which for over one hundred...

5 stars

Le Tre Vaselle Torgiano (Perugia)

Torgiano, a quaint village surrounded by vineyards where time seems to stand still, is the home of an intimate...

4 stars

Antica Dimora Alla Rocca Trevi (Perugia)

The building has been recently renewed and reported to the original splendour of the XVII century. The hotel consists...

Delfina Palace Hotel Foligno (Perugia)

Surrounded by a large park and centuries old olive trees, Delfina Palace Hotel enjoys a superb position in the heart...

Hotel Palazzo Bocci Spello (Perugia)

The Palazzo Bocci Hotel rises in an ancient 18th century residence in the historic center of Spello, one of the most...

Hotel Villa Zuccari Montefalco (Perugia)

Villa Zuccari is a large villa surrounded by the vineyards of Montefalco, in the countryside of Umbria's region. Has...

Park Hotel ai Cappuccini Gubbio (Perugia)

Park Hotel ai Cappuccini perched amidst the austerely beautiful hills of Umbria, the medieval walled town of Gubbio...

San Luca Spoleto (Perugia)

It was on a day in 1198 that a spring miraculously gushed out in the garden of a Spoleto convent by the hands of Pope...

Villa di Monte Solare Panicale (Perugia)

Villa di Monte Solare is an elegant property situated in the countryside straddling the regions of Tuscany and...

Villa Pambuffetti Montefalco (Perugia)

Villa Pambuffetti, where the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio once used to pass long periods of time, is an elegant historic...

3 stars

Hotel Vannucci Cittą della Pieve (Perugia)

A charming and romantic boutique housed in the historic Villa Mirafiori, Hotel Vannucci offers friendly and attentive...

Historical Residences

Castello dell'Oscano Cenerente (Perugia)

Surrounded by centuries old parkland and just a short drive away from the city of Perugia, lies the magnificent...

Castello di Petroia Scritto di Gubbio (Perugia)

Castello Petroia is an ancient medieval stronghold occupying a commanding hilltop position in the countryside...

Eremo Delle Grazie Spoleto (Perugia)

Encircled by the sacred wood of Monteluco, Eremo delle Grazie is an exclusive historic residence, just outside...

L'Orto degli Angeli Bevagna (Perugia)

Situated within the ancient perimeter walls encircling the medieval town of Bevagna, lies the wonderfully romantic...

La Preghiera Calzolaro (Perugia)

Definitely the most luxurious of Umbria's ever increasing number of Bed & Breakfast hotels, La Preghiera occupies...

Le Logge di Silvignano Spoleto (Perugia)

Le Logge di Silviganano is one of the finest examples of the medieval architecture of the Contado of Spoleto....

Le Torri di Bagnara Pieve San Quirico (Perugia)

In the centre of the small, hilly and fairly untouched region of Umbria, a few km north of Perugia and close to...

Palazzetta del Vescovo Fratta Todina (Perugia)

An exclusive period residence close to the city of Todi, the late 18th century La Palazzetta del Vescovo is a...

Palazzo Leti Spoleto (Perugia)

Palazzo Leti is an historical residence brought back to life and to its original ancient beauty after a long and...

San Pietro Sopra Le Acque Massa Martana (Perugia)

An elegant and simple building the San Pietro Sopra le Acque resort dates back to the beginnings of the 17th century....

Tenuta di Canonica Todi (Perugia)

The position of the property is truly enchanting - overlooking on one side the Tiber valley towards Orvieto, and on...

Villa Milani Spoleto (Perugia)

Built in 1880, Villa Milani was the country residence of Giovanni Battista Milani, one of the most important...

Farmhouse Holidays

Pugnano Alto Lisciano Niccone (Perugia)

The Pugnano Alto Farmstay offers charming guest accommodation in a beautifully converted stone farmhouse, on a hill...

San Lorenzo della Rabatta Perugia (Perugia)

San Lorenzo is an ancient medieval hamlet only nine kilometres from Perugia. The earliest records of the church are...

Countryside Residences

Inncasa Orvieto (Terni)

In the countryside, just outside the walls of Orvieto, Inncasa offers an enticing combination of traditional Umbrian...

Villa Arcaia Castiglione del Lago (Perugia)

Villa Arcaia is a fine country residence set in a spacious park in Castiglione del Lago countryside. It looks out...