Umbria - Known as the "Green Heart" of Italy, Umbria is right in the center of Italy. The landscape is characterized by forested hills, and fertile valleys, rivers and lakes. Umbria is the ideal place for visitors seeking the beauties of unspoilt nature and the splendors of medieval Renaissance art, or wishing to follow itineraries of historical and religious interest in the countryside that gave birth to many Saints. The villages and the towns are rich in historic monuments, churches,  and museums.  Stroll through Umbria’s ancient cobblestone streets, explore stunning cathedrals and ancient fortresses, and indulge in some of the finest food and wine in the world. Umbrian olive oil is considered by many to be Italy’s best, and the wines of Orvieto are legendary. Outside of Piemonte, Umbria is the only region where truffles are found in abundance.
 
The most important centers of cultural, artistic interest are: Perugia, Orvieto, Assisi, Gubbio, Spoleto, Todi , Norcia, Amelia, Narni and Spello, ancient cities where the secrets of the past continue to live on in the present.