Introduction
Its scenery is just beautiful with a kaleidoscope of colours, whereas endless variety of scenic beauty, wrapped in nature’s harmony, has been cherished by caring friendly people. If you could choose, you would surely come to southern Umbria.
Food is superlatively important in Umbria. It is inextricably intertwined with all its customs. Pranzo is a sacred time in which shops do not open. It gives every Umbrian three to four hours to enjoy their meals and rest. Many southern Umbrian cities have adopted the slow movement. Even slower than what characterizes northern Umbria. Travellers from other parts of the world and with a different philosophy will certainly understand why and respect it. Many restaurants are famed throughout Italy and even worldwide. The famed Vissani’ restaurant on Corbara lakeshores is chosen by students who would do anything to be part of the inspiring dishes prepared at its kitchen. Like all restaurants, Vissani’s takes a rest on Wednesdays even its website.
Captured within this land is the art of architecture from the Antiquity to modern times. Artists have left and treasured many of its masterpieces here. The Etruscans, the Umbrians, the Romans, the Lombards powerhouses that one after the other took these cities have all left their indelible marks in buildings and artefacts today cherished at museums, castles and cathedrals.
Sports seekers will discover that this land does not lack any of the sports they could wish to do: hang-gliding, skiing, white water rafting, kayaking and canoeing along its crystal clear rivers.
Not to be missed
Around Piazza del Duomo you will have enough with its magnificent Gothic cathedral which draws tourists from all over the world. One of the frescoes to admire here is said to have inspired Michelangelo’ s Sistine Chapel’s masterpiece.
Book in advance Spoleto’s festival performances for its appeal has increased as years elapsed not only in the country but also at global level.
Stay at the most untouched and cosy Etruscan village, Amelia, filled with history.
Take a tour around Monti Sibillini, a land of demons, fairies and fortune-tellers, as well as a paradise for its magnificent fauna and crystal streams.
