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Umbria Travel Notes

Umbria used to be called the "new Tuscany", but now is a popular tourist destination in its own right (and Puglia is the "new Tuscany"). The largest city is Perugia, but Umbria has many famous towns: Assisi, Spoleto, Spello, Todi, Orvieto. The countryside is peaceful and beautiful and many of these towns have wonderful art to see in their churches and museums.

One Day in Assisi: Travel guide for Assisi, itinerary for a day trip, shopping, restaurants, festivals, when to visit, practical information.

Perusing Perugia: Travel guide for Perugia, a Companion Guide to the Tourist Map Distributed by the Perugia Tourist Office.

The Umbrian Sagra Survival Guide: How to behave at a local Italian festival, which ones to go to.

The Sweetest Tour in Italy: Touring the Perugina chocolate factory near Perugia.

Upper Tiber Valley of Northern Umbria: Travel this less known region to get away from touristed Tuscany.

Roll on, Mighty Pecorinos, Roll on for Easter: Cheese Rolling in Panicale.

Montone: All about a delightful small town in northern Umbria.

Umbria: Italy's Oasis: Things to do in and around Perugia and central Umbria.

Things to Do in Umbria: What to see and do.

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Ginda's Umbria, and Beyond

Monte S. Maria Tiberina: Ristorante Oscari Emilio in northern Umbria.

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Rebecca's View: Most of Rebecca's essays are set in Umbria.

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Umbria Travel Notes

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Related Travel Stories

Ginda's Umbria, and Beyond

Rebecca's View