Umbria

Umbria is a region in central Italy that stretches between the Apennines and the Tiber. The landscape alternates between forested slopes, gentle hills with olive groves, and flat valleys crossed by rivers.

The name comes from the Umbri, a people who lived here in ancient times and later came under Roman rule. During the Middle Ages, fortified settlements rose in the hills and continue shaping the appearance of towns today.

The language spoken by residents still carries traces of central Italian dialects, with variations between mountain villages and valley towns. In the alleys of many settlements, craftspeople continue working with ceramics, textiles, or wood using handed-down methods.

Trains connect larger towns with each other, while smaller places are often reached only by bus or car. Roads in the mountains can be narrow and winding, especially through the older cores of villages.

In some valleys, truffles still grow wild in the soil, and dogs are trained to find them. The finest specimens ripen in autumn and are sold at local markets, where buyers inspect them before purchase.

Location: Italy

Inception: January 2, 1927

Capital city: Perugia

Elevation above the sea: 493 m

Part of: Central Italy

Shares border with: Tuscany, Marche, Lazio

Website: http://regione.umbria.it

GPS coordinates: 42.96592,12.49024

Latest update: December 15, 2025 08:38