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Amelia Hotels
This enchanting town has a historical heritage of great interest: there was an Amelia which played a key role during the Roman Empire, still visible in the Porta Romana, the ancient walls, the water cisterns and the Roman houses. Then there is the Amelia of Medieval times, with the church of St Francis, the church of St. Pancrazio, the cathedral, the church of the Madonna of the Five Fountains, where St Francis of Assisi resided, and the town houses of nobles, Farragini and Patrignani....
Assisi Hotels
Assisi is known throughout the world as the city of St Francis, the monk who spoke to the animals and with God, whose cult has spread across the globe. Linked to the Saint are the Basilica of St Francis, as well as the Eremo of the Prisons and the convent of St. Damian, the place where God spoke to the Monk. As well as these places associated with the saint, there are many other sites which earn Assisi great historical relevance, the Palazzo dei Priori in the Piazza del Comune, the Palazzo...
Bevagna Hotels
The heart of Bevagna is linked to the Roman era, as can be seen by its position along the Via Flaminia as well as various Imperial ruins such as the Roman theatre dating back to the II century AD, and the remains of mosaics featuring marine animals, probably once part of spa buildings. If the ancient heart of the city was Roman, what most characterizes Bevagna today is without doubt, the legacy of the Medieval period - from the gates of the city, such as Porta San Venanzo, and part of the...
Cascia Hotels
The fame of Cascia, a charming town close to the river Corno, has been exalted by the cult of a nun who became famous throughout the world for her blessings: St Rita. Thanks to St Rita, Cascia has become the chosen destination of a religious tourism drawn to the towns and places of worship. The basilica and monastery of St Rita, filled with frescoes and sacred furnishings of immense artistic value and the celebrations of the 21st and 22nd of May are of particular interest. But Cascia has...
Cittą Di Castello Hotels
Each and every visitor arriving at Città di Castello will undoubtedly remain impressed by the medieval walls, built to protect the town and, for long stretches still in perfect condition. Its history will fascinate the tourist because Città di Castello, after having been destroyed by the barbarians, was for many years contested by different protectorates: from Perugina, to the church of Florence, only becoming property of the papacy in 1500 under Cesare Borgia. Hardly...
Terni Hotels
Terni has preserved a historic centre of great cultural importance with monuments such as the Church of St Francis and the Paradise Chapel, the Church of St Alò, the Church of St Salvatore, the Church of St Pietro, the Cathedral, the Roman Amphitheatre, Palazzo Spada, the Arrow of Light Obelisk and the Basilica of St Valentine, where the body of the Saint is housed. In Terni the visitor has the opportunity to discover a townscape which is not to be found in other Umbrian cities, that...
Deruta Hotels
Deruta is known throughout the world for the production of precious majolica and ceramics, the decoration of which dates back to the Medieval ages, during the domination of the church. Even in those days ceramics were exported, guaranteeing Deruta a notable income. It was thanks to the decorations inspired by Raffaello that the product became increasingly famous. Its still possible to admire the majolica in the ceramic museum of Palazzetto Municipale, or as architectural ornamentation on the...
Foligno Hotels
When one thinks of Umbria, one imagines a region rich in medieval towns perched on the hilltops and mountain side. Foligno represents one of the few exceptions, a medieval town built on the low lying land. In this Foligno is unique. Foligno is also about age old traditions, which are still held closely observed. One of the occasions not to be missed is Giostra della Quintana, an equestrian display accompanied by marvelous period costumes, tournaments and medieval gastronmic fare, reliving the...
Gubbio Hotels
Welcome to Gubbio, considered to be the pearl of the Umbrian region. Here you will find monuments, the envy of much of Italy and the rest of the world, just waiting to be discovered: the Roman theatre, the Basilica of St. Ubaldo, the Palazzo dei Consoli, the Piazza Pensile, Palazzo Pretorio, Palazzo Beni, Palazzo del Bargello, the Bargello fountain, the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo and the Palazzo Ducale. The ecclesiastic buildings are of great importance: the Cathedral, the Church of St...
Montefalco Hotels
Besides being of historical importance, Montefalco is well known for its agricultural activities and in particular for the production of a fabulous wine: il Sagrantino di Montefalco. The wine is produced from century old vines, originally imported from Asia by the Franciscan monks, vines which cover an entire hillside for more than 16.000 hectares to which other grapes are added such as San Giovese. Montefalco enjoys a privileged position compared to other Umbrian cities, boasting a...
Narni Hotels
The origins of Narni are ancient, dating back to the Neolithic period. It was once stronghold of the Romans due to its strategic position and so not surprisingly, Narni is situated on the Via Flaminia. This place is noteworthy for its connection to personalities of great historical and artistic importance who all lived here, such as the renaissance artists Ghirlandaio, Vecchietta, Rossellino, Antoniazzo Romano, Spagna, Vignola, Sangallo and Scalza. There are numerous frescoes of the...
Norcia Hotels
This enchanting town confirms the importance of Umbria not only for its Medieval heritage but also for its religious significance. If Cascia was the birthplace of St Rita, Norcia was the town of the first Christian Monk: St Benedict, founder of the Benedictine order. Norcia, known in ancient times as Nursia, is the oldest town of the region and boasts the most beautiful scenery: hills and meadows which during the spring and summer seasons offer the tourist a spectacular landscape. Not to be...
Orvieto Hotels
Whilst few people know that the famous Well of St Patrick was constructed in Orvieto when Pope Clemente VII sought refuge in the city, many more are familiar with the fine wine produced in the surrounding vineyards. But Orvieto is also an architectural treasure trove with a host of fine buildings dating from the 13th to 16th century. In addition to St Patrick's well, constructed to conserve the water of the Rocca dellArbornoz, one finds the cathedral, Palazzo dei Sette, Palazzo del capitano...
Perugia Hotels
In the heart of Umbria, one finds Perugina, a city born more than two thousand years ago, older even than Rome, still conserved within the city walls built by the Etruscans. It is here that one finds one of Italy's most important archaeological museums the Museo Archeologico Nazionale dellUmbria, and one of the most important squares in the whole of Italy, Piazza Grande. Visitors to Peruigia still enter the city via one of the seven gateways, two of which have the status of monuments: Porta...
Spello Hotels
Spello is not only blessed with a superb geographical position, but is also the home of the greatest number of monuments dating back to the Roman period in Umbria, these including the city walls, Porta Consolare, Porta Urbica, Porta Venere, the theatre, amphitheatre, and spas. Ecclesiastical buildings of great importance are also numerous, amongst these are the Church of St Maria Maggiore, the Church of St Claudio, the Church of St Antrea and the Round Church. Then there is the beautiful...
Spoleto Hotels
Visitors to Spoleto will find it hard to forget historical and artistic sites which are some of the regions most majestic such as the Bridge of Towers (il Ponte delle Torri) which links Spoleto with the mountain, a construction more than 200meters long for a height of 80 meters; the Church of St Pietro, with its 13th century facade, subject of numerous photos and postcards; then there is the Cathedral with its mosaics and the Church of St Eufemia. In addition to these rare treasures one...
Todi Hotels
Those visiting Todi will, undoubtedly, want to discover the cultural attractions of the city, birthplace of the poet Jacopone di Todi, famous for his poems in dialect and one of the first in Italy to compose in dialect. Although they may already know of Todi's mythological narratives which tell of its origins, the visitor will most certainly be surprised to discover the beauty of the monuments of the Medieval era and the works of art of the Renaissance period. Amongst these, the Palazzo del...
Trevi Hotels
Those who love art and at the same time love nature will be sure to find both in Trevi. The town's artistic treasures, Pinturicchio's 'Madonna' and Spagna's 'the Coronation of Mary' can be found in the Art Gallery. Other frescos include Perugino's 'Madonna delle Lacrime' and various works of art from the XIV and XV century. The town's architectural heritage is just as rich, with the Church of St Francis, the Palazzo Comunale and the Church of St Emiliano, with its apse and alter of immense...