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Hidden gems of Umbria: Italy's heartland unveiled

Delve into the heart of Italy with this curated selection of Umbria's hidden treasures. Each point of interest uncovers a part of Umbria’s rich tapestry, from medieval architecture nestled in serene countryside to sacred sites steeped in history. Explore the less-trodden paths of a region famed for its rolling hills, artistic legacy, and culinary delights. This collection captures the essence of what makes Umbria a truly enchanting destination.

Orvieto Underground
Orvieto Underground

Orvieto, Italy

A labyrinth of tunnels and caves beneath the historic city of Orvieto

Foresta Fossile di Dunarobba
Foresta Fossile di Dunarobba

Avigliano Umbro, Italy

A fossil forest featuring well-preserved tree trunks dating back millions of years

Eremo delle Carceri
Eremo delle Carceri

Assisi, Italy

A hermitage where St. Francis of Assisi prayed, set in the peaceful woods of Mount Subasio

Castelluccio
Castelluccio

Norcia, Italy

A charming village famed for its stunning landscapes and seasonal flowering fields

Tempietto sul Clitunno
Tempietto sul Clitunno

Campello sul Clitunno, Italy

An ancient paleochristian temple by the Clitunno springs with mythological roots

Abbazia di San Pietro in Valle
Abbazia di San Pietro in Valle

Ferentillo, Italy

An abbey with fine frescoes and a tranquil atmosphere located in an idyllic setting

Rocca Albornoziana di Spoleto
Rocca Albornoziana di Spoleto

Spoleto, Italy

A majestic fortress offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding valleys

Narni Sotterranea
Narni Sotterranea

Narni, Italy

An underground tour revealing Narni's hidden histories, from Roman aqueducts to secret chambers

Parco Fluviale del Nera
Parco Fluviale del Nera

Valnerina, Italy

A protected area showcasing the natural beauty of the Nera River and its lush surroundings

Teatro Romano di Gubbio
Teatro Romano di Gubbio

Gubbio, Italy

Ruins of an ancient Roman theatre tucked away in the hills of Gubbio

Santa Maria della Consolazione
Santa Maria della Consolazione

Todi, Italy

An iconic Renaissance-style church that dominates the landscape of Todi

Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo
Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo

Orvieto, Italy

A historical palace that has served as a focal point for public life in Orvieto

Carsulae - Parco Archeologico
Carsulae - Parco Archeologico

San Gemini, Italy

An evocative archaeological site with remnants of an ancient Roman town

Monte Cucco Cave
Monte Cucco Cave

Costacciaro, Italy

One of the most extensive cave systems in Europe, offering spectacular subterranean scenery

Fonti del Clitunno
Fonti del Clitunno

Campello sul Clitunno, Italy

A picturesque spot renowned for its crystal-clear waters and inspiring many poets and writers

Ponte delle Torri
Ponte delle Torri

Spoleto, Italy

A striking 13th-century bridge connecting Spoleto to Monteluco with breathtaking views

Abbazia di Montecorona
Abbazia di Montecorona

Umbertide, Italy

A Benedictine abbey nestled in a lush forest near Umbertide

Chiesa di Santa Maria di Petroro
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Petroro

Todi, Italy

Romanesque church with historic frescoes nestled in the hills of Todi

Villa Fidelia
Villa Fidelia

Spello, Italy

Historic villa with beautiful gardens and an impressive art collection

Cascata della Marmore
Cascata della Marmore

Terni, Italy

A stunning man-made waterfall created by ancient Romans

Teatro della Concordia
Teatro della Concordia

Monte Castello di Vibio, Italy

World's smallest theater still in use, an architectural gem

La Scarzuola
La Scarzuola

Montegabbione, Italy

An architect's dreamlike vision combining religious history and surrealist designs

Palazzo Trinci
Palazzo Trinci

Foligno, Italy

A historical palace and museum showcasing Foligno's art and cultural heritage

Pieve di Santa Maria in Viepri
Pieve di Santa Maria in Viepri

Viepri, Italy

Romanesque church known for its charming simplicity and age-old aura

Abbazia di Sassovivo
Abbazia di Sassovivo

Foligno, Italy

A tranquil Benedictine abbey surrounded by ancient oak trees

Museo Civico di Palazzo della Penna
Museo Civico di Palazzo della Penna

Perugia, Italy

Museum with a unique collection ranging from archaeological finds to modern art

Ponte delle Torri
Ponte delle Torri

Spoleto, Italy

An ancient Roman aqueduct turned into a pedestrian bridge offering stunning views

Lago di Alviano
Lago di Alviano

Alviano, Italy

Naturalistic oasis and WWF reserve, perfect for bird watching

Museo Claudio Faina e Civico
Museo Claudio Faina e Civico

Orvieto, Italy

Museum located right opposite the Duomo of Orvieto, housing Etruscan artifacts and artworks

San Salvatore di Montecorona
San Salvatore di Montecorona

Umbertide, Italy

A monastery offering a peaceful retreat and spiritual serenity amid the forests

Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Perugia, Italy

Houses significant archaeological collections from prehistoric Umbria

Orvieto Underground A labyrinth of tunnels and caves beneath the historic city of Orvieto

Orvieto Underground
Orvieto Underground A labyrinth of tunnels and caves beneath the historic city of Orvieto
Foresta Fossile di Dunarobba A fossil forest featuring well-preserved tree trunks dating back millions of years

Foresta Fossile di Dunarobba
Foresta Fossile di Dunarobba A fossil forest featuring well-preserved tree trunks dating back millions of years
Eremo delle Carceri A hermitage where St. Francis of Assisi prayed, set in the peaceful woods of Mount Subasio

Eremo delle Carceri
Eremo delle Carceri A hermitage where St. Francis of Assisi prayed, set in the peaceful woods of Mount Subasio
Castelluccio A charming village famed for its stunning landscapes and seasonal flowering fields

Castelluccio
Castelluccio A charming village famed for its stunning landscapes and seasonal flowering fields
Tempietto sul Clitunno An ancient paleochristian temple by the Clitunno springs with mythological roots

Tempietto sul Clitunno
Tempietto sul Clitunno An ancient paleochristian temple by the Clitunno springs with mythological roots
Abbazia di San Pietro in Valle An abbey with fine frescoes and a tranquil atmosphere located in an idyllic setting

Abbazia di San Pietro in Valle
Abbazia di San Pietro in Valle An abbey with fine frescoes and a tranquil atmosphere located in an idyllic setting
Rocca Albornoziana di Spoleto A majestic fortress offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding valleys

Rocca Albornoziana di Spoleto
Rocca Albornoziana di Spoleto A majestic fortress offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding valleys
Narni Sotterranea An underground tour revealing Narni's hidden histories, from Roman aqueducts to secret chambers

Narni Sotterranea
Narni Sotterranea An underground tour revealing Narni's hidden histories, from Roman aqueducts to secret chambers
Parco Fluviale del Nera A protected area showcasing the natural beauty of the Nera River and its lush surroundings

Parco Fluviale del Nera
Parco Fluviale del Nera A protected area showcasing the natural beauty of the Nera River and its lush surroundings
Teatro Romano di Gubbio Ruins of an ancient Roman theatre tucked away in the hills of Gubbio

Teatro Romano di Gubbio
Teatro Romano di Gubbio Ruins of an ancient Roman theatre tucked away in the hills of Gubbio
Santa Maria della Consolazione An iconic Renaissance-style church that dominates the landscape of Todi

Santa Maria della Consolazione
Santa Maria della Consolazione An iconic Renaissance-style church that dominates the landscape of Todi
Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo A historical palace that has served as a focal point for public life in Orvieto

Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo
Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo A historical palace that has served as a focal point for public life in Orvieto
Carsulae - Parco Archeologico An evocative archaeological site with remnants of an ancient Roman town

Carsulae - Parco Archeologico
Carsulae - Parco Archeologico An evocative archaeological site with remnants of an ancient Roman town
Monte Cucco Cave One of the most extensive cave systems in Europe, offering spectacular subterranean scenery

Monte Cucco Cave
Monte Cucco Cave One of the most extensive cave systems in Europe, offering spectacular subterranean scenery
Fonti del Clitunno A picturesque spot renowned for its crystal-clear waters and inspiring many poets and writers

Fonti del Clitunno
Fonti del Clitunno A picturesque spot renowned for its crystal-clear waters and inspiring many poets and writers
Ponte delle Torri A striking 13th-century bridge connecting Spoleto to Monteluco with breathtaking views

Ponte delle Torri
Ponte delle Torri A striking 13th-century bridge connecting Spoleto to Monteluco with breathtaking views
Abbazia di Montecorona A Benedictine abbey nestled in a lush forest near Umbertide

Abbazia di Montecorona
Abbazia di Montecorona A Benedictine abbey nestled in a lush forest near Umbertide
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Petroro Romanesque church with historic frescoes nestled in the hills of Todi

Chiesa di Santa Maria di Petroro
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Petroro Romanesque church with historic frescoes nestled in the hills of Todi
Villa Fidelia Historic villa with beautiful gardens and an impressive art collection

Villa Fidelia
Villa Fidelia Historic villa with beautiful gardens and an impressive art collection
Cascata della Marmore A stunning man-made waterfall created by ancient Romans

Cascata della Marmore
Cascata della Marmore A stunning man-made waterfall created by ancient Romans
Teatro della Concordia World's smallest theater still in use, an architectural gem

Teatro della Concordia
Teatro della Concordia World's smallest theater still in use, an architectural gem
La Scarzuola An architect's dreamlike vision combining religious history and surrealist designs

La Scarzuola
La Scarzuola An architect's dreamlike vision combining religious history and surrealist designs
Palazzo Trinci A historical palace and museum showcasing Foligno's art and cultural heritage

Palazzo Trinci
Palazzo Trinci A historical palace and museum showcasing Foligno's art and cultural heritage
Pieve di Santa Maria in Viepri Romanesque church known for its charming simplicity and age-old aura

Pieve di Santa Maria in Viepri
Pieve di Santa Maria in Viepri Romanesque church known for its charming simplicity and age-old aura
Abbazia di Sassovivo A tranquil Benedictine abbey surrounded by ancient oak trees

Abbazia di Sassovivo
Abbazia di Sassovivo A tranquil Benedictine abbey surrounded by ancient oak trees
Museo Civico di Palazzo della Penna Museum with a unique collection ranging from archaeological finds to modern art

Museo Civico di Palazzo della Penna
Museo Civico di Palazzo della Penna Museum with a unique collection ranging from archaeological finds to modern art
Ponte delle Torri An ancient Roman aqueduct turned into a pedestrian bridge offering stunning views

Ponte delle Torri
Ponte delle Torri An ancient Roman aqueduct turned into a pedestrian bridge offering stunning views
Lago di Alviano Naturalistic oasis and WWF reserve, perfect for bird watching

Lago di Alviano
Lago di Alviano Naturalistic oasis and WWF reserve, perfect for bird watching
Museo Claudio Faina e Civico Museum located right opposite the Duomo of Orvieto, housing Etruscan artifacts and artworks

Museo Claudio Faina e Civico
Museo Claudio Faina e Civico Museum located right opposite the Duomo of Orvieto, housing Etruscan artifacts and artworks
San Salvatore di Montecorona A monastery offering a peaceful retreat and spiritual serenity amid the forests

San Salvatore di Montecorona
San Salvatore di Montecorona A monastery offering a peaceful retreat and spiritual serenity amid the forests
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Houses significant archaeological collections from prehistoric Umbria

Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Houses significant archaeological collections from prehistoric Umbria