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Umbria - Italy's Green Heart

Umbria is in the center of Italy and is often called the green heart of Italy. Umbria has many hilltowns, vineyards, and beautiful countryside. Umbria is home to Assisi, Perugia, Lake Trasimeno, and the famous Deruta pottery. Here you will find travel information for Umbria.
Where to Go in Umbria - Best Places to Visit in Umbria
The Umbria region, often called Italy's green heart, has many Etruscan sites and medieval hill towns, but it also has nature parks, one of Italy's largest lakes, and an interesting mummy collection. Here are top places to go in Umbria.
Mummies in Italy - The Mummies of Ferentillo
Ferentillo in southern Umbria has a church with naturally preserved mummies in the basement.
Umbria Map and Travel Resources
Map showing Umbria's best cities to visit from Europe for Visitors.
Narni - Journey to the Center of Italy
Narni is a small hill town village located in the Umbria region, very near the exact geographical center of Italy. Find out more about Narni and what to see there in this guide on Europe Travel.
Ferrovia Centrale Umbra - Train through Umbria
Umbria has a small, private train line that runs north and south from Perugia.
La Chiusa Vegetarian Restaurant, Cooking Classes, and Rooms
La Chiusa Organic Farm, in the countryside near Umbertide, offers a great Vegetarian Restaurant, Cooking classes, and rooms in a beautiful setting.
Tutto Montefalco
Tutto Montefalco has all the information you need for a visit to the hilltown of Montefalco, often called the balcony of Umbria.
Perugia Airport - Umbria's Airport
Umbria has a small airport near Perugia with some flights to Europe and the UK.
Umbria Cooks for You
Umbria Cooks for You has one day cooking classes in the Umbria region, either in their kitchen or in your villa rental. They also cater private dinners for groups of four or more.
Umbria 2000 - Tourism Portal for Umbria
Umbria 2000 is the portal for tourism information about Umbria, including maps, events, itineraries, products, and what to see in Umbria.
Zephyr Self Guided Adventures
Zephyr provides self guided tours for cyclists, hikers, and drivers in Umbria and Tuscany. They handle the arrangements and itinerary and you go at your own pace with your own group.

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