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UMBRIA
Umbria's capital is Perugia. Umbria is a region of Central Italy, bordered by Tuscany to the west, the Marche to the east and Lazio to the south. This region is mostly hilly or mountainous. Umbria is also known as ''the green heart of Italy ''.
It might not be as popular and happening as its neighbor, Tuscany but Umbria is a splendid with its medieval towns and villages. Most of these villages are fruitful with many pine and olive trees. The prominent productions of this place include wine, truffles, olive oil and wild boar. This landlocked, hilly region has got people adept in family run farming and cattle ranching. Umbria is well endowed with parks, too, particularly the lovely Mount Subasio and Mount Cucco parks on the eastern border.
The places to be visited in Umbria are:
Assissi - The small town of Assisi is Umbria's crowning glory. Located on the slopes of Mount Subasio, with 22.984 inhabitants, formerly Roman colony and later imperial municipium, feud of the dukes of Spoleto, since 1129 Ghibelline free city, in the 13th century, it subdued to the Church. Tourism is its major resource.Basilica of St. Francis (upper and lower church), Basilica of St. Clare, Pinacoteca Comunale, and Archaeological Museum with Etruscan and Roman remains.
Orvieto - This is a Commune in the province of Terni, 21.788 inhabitants. It is well known for its famous white wine, handicraft (ceramics) and tourism. Of Etruscan origin, free town since the 12th century, it got under the Church in 1370. Monuments: Cathedral, Pozzo di S.Patrizio, Chiesa di S.Andrea, Museo dell' Opera del Duomo.
The town of CITTA' DI CASTELLO
This is a Commune in the province of Perugia. It is laid on with traditional ceramic and polygrafic industries. Monuments: Chiesa di S.M. Maggiore, Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca Comunale.