Not far from Perugia, at the end of the Val Tiberina and the confluence of the Reggia and Tiber rivers, lies Umbertide. The town, founded some time around the 10th century, was originally known as Fratta. Its was renamed Umbertide in 1863, in honour of the then Crown Prince Umberto.
The two most important works of architecture in the town's historic center are the Rocca, or citadel, and the Church of Santa Maria della Reggia. The first is a 14th century construction characterised by an imposing 40 meter high square tower and three shorter crenulated turrets. Today the Rocca is open to the general public and is home to a center for Contemporary Art where numerous exhibitions are held.
An octagonal shaped building topped by an attractive dome, the Church of Santa Maria della Reggia dates back to the 16th century. Another church more than worthy of visit is that of Santa Croce, in which a museum containing Signorelli's Deposition of Christ is housed. A fresco attributed to Pinturicchio can be admired in the Church of Santa Maria della Libertà. Just a few kilometers from Umbertide, lies the Castle of Civitella Ranieri, a beautifully preserved 14th century fortress complete with two square and two cylindrical towers.
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Park Hotel ai Cappuccini Gubbio
Park Hotel ai Cappuccini - Gubbio Hotels | An ancient 17th century monastery transformed into luxury resort: Gubbio's Park Hotel ai Cappuccini.
Via Tifernate - Gubbio (Perugia)
Slow Life Umbria Passignano sul Trasimeno
Slow Life Umbria - Passignano sul Trasimeno Hotels | At Slow Life Umbria, in the peaceful countryside of Passignano, the ancient traditions of Italy's greenest region...
Localitā Castel Rigone Campagna, 32 - Passignano sul Trasimeno (Perugia)
La Locanda del Capitano Montone
La Locanda del Capitano - Montone Hotels | Locanda del Capitano is a unique place, in which guests experience both the magic of an ancient fortified village in...
Via, Roma, 5/7 - Montone (Perugia)
Borgo di Carpiano Gubbio
Borgo di Carpiano - Gubbio Hotels | Borgo di Carpiano is a tiny medieval hamlet, hidden amidst the woods in the countryside just outside the Umbrian city...
Localitā Carpiano - Gubbio (Perugia)
Castello di Magrano Gubbio
Castello di Magrano - Gubbio Hotels | Experience the natural and manmade wonders of Umbria at Castello di Magrano, historic hunting lodge of the Duke of...
Frazione Carbonesca, 104 - Gubbio (Perugia)
Castello di Petroia Scritto di Gubbio
Castello di Petroia - Scritto di Gubbio Hotels | In the countryside just outside Gubbio, the Castello di Petroia offers guests the chance to experience an atmosphere...
Localitā Petroia - Scritto di Gubbio (Perugia)
La Preghiera Calzolaro
La Preghiera - Calzolaro Hotels | Umbria's La Preghiera is a luxury period residence situated in a finely restored medieval monastery.
Via del Refari - Calzolaro (Perugia)
I Capricci di Merion Tuoro sul Trasimeno
I Capricci di Merion - Tuoro sul Trasimeno Hotels | Once the secret love nest of Lady Merion, I Capricci di Merion is now a splendid period residence with view of Lake...
Via Pozzo, 21 - Tuoro sul Trasimeno (Perugia)
Il Melograno Pianello
Il Melograno - Pianello Hotels | Il Melograno: the perfect place where to experience the relaxing lifestyle and genuine hospitality of rural Umbria.
Strada Colle Palazzone, 4 - Pianello (Perugia)
Palazzi Rufini Corciano
Palazzi Rufini - Corciano Hotels | Dream holidays come true in this gorgeous rural retreat in Umbria
Via Galilei, 15 - Capocavallo - Corciano (Perugia)
Antico Casale di Montegualandro Tuoro sul Trasimeno
Antico Casale di Montegualandro - Tuoro sul Trasimeno Hotels | Experience the history and traditions of Umbria in an 18th century residence, on the shores of Lake Trasimeno.
Via Montecchio, 1 - Tuoro sul Trasimeno (Perugia)
Villa Nuba Perugia
Villa Nuba - Perugia Hotels | A peaceful rural residence just outside the city of Perugia, a gorgeous country house in Umbria: Villa Nuba.
Strada vicinale Colle San Giorgio, 70 - Perugia (Perugia)
Umbertide Italy towns in the vicinity
Perugia
In the heart of Umbria, one finds Perugia, a city born more than two thousand years ago, older...
Gubbio
Welcome to Gubbio, considered to be the pearl of the Umbrian region. Here you will find...
Umbertide
Not far from Perugia, at the end of the Val Tiberina and the confluence of the Reggia and Tiber...
Pietralunga
Grouped around its imposing Lombard Castle, Pietralunga sits on the top of a hill overlooking the...
Il Postale
Cittā di Castello
An old coach garage transformed in one of the most highly acclaimed restaurant's in the area.
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