Hill towns and lakes
Umbria's real character lives in its smaller towns: Orvieto on its rock, stony Gubbio, the flower-lined lanes of Spello, Spoleto's festival streets, Norcia and the high plain of Castelluccio, and the islands of Lake Trasimeno. Each guide covers what to see, how long to stay and how to get there.
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Gubbio Travel Guide: Sights, Cable Car, Getting There
Gubbio in a day: Piazza Grande and the Palazzo dei Consoli, the basket cable car to Sant'Ubaldo, the Corsa dei Ceri in May, and how to get there from Perugia.
Lake Trasimeno: Islands, Lakeside Towns and Beaches
Lake Trasimeno for visitors: which lakeside town to pick, how the ferries to Isola Maggiore and Polvese work, where to swim and how to fit it into a trip.
Norcia and the Castelluccio Lentil Bloom: Guide
Norcia after the 2016 earthquake, its food traditions and reopened basilica, plus when and how to see the lentil bloom on the Castelluccio plain.
Orvieto Travel Guide: Cathedral, Caves and Wine
Orvieto on its rock: the cathedral and Signorelli's chapel, the underground city, St Patrick's Well, how to get there by train and how long to stay.
Spello and Bevagna: Two Umbrian Towns in One Day
Spello's flower-filled lanes and Pinturicchio frescoes, Bevagna's Roman mosaics and medieval square: what to see, how to get there and how to combine them.
Spoleto Travel Guide: Sights, Festival, Getting There
Spoleto's cathedral and Filippo Lippi frescoes, the Ponte delle Torri, the Rocca, the summer Festival dei Due Mondi and how to reach the town by train or car.
Other sections
Perugia
Umbria's hilltop capital: what to see in the old town, which area to stay in, how the Minimetrò and escalators work, and the best day trips.
Assisi
How to visit the Basilica of St Francis, what else to see in Assisi, and how to get there from Perugia by train, bus or car.
Food and wine
What to eat in Umbria, which wines to try, and where truffles and olive oil fit in: a practical guide for travellers who like to eat well.
Festivals and culture
Umbria's festival year, Umbria Jazz and Eurochocolate for visitors, Renaissance art and music, and how the European Capital of Culture title works.
Plan your trip
A seven-day Umbria itinerary, how to choose an agriturismo, and walking the Way of St Francis: the practical side of travelling in Umbria.