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Umbria is one of those destinations which, when mentioned to an Italian, will provoke the lip-smacking comment: 'You'll eat well there'. Local delicacies include wild boar and the highly-prized truffle. For those with a sweet tooth, Perugia is one of Italy's chocolate capitals. As well as gourmands, Umbria's green countryside is popular with walkers and cyclists, and those looking for a peaceful retreat.
Geographically next door to Tuscany and Lazio, Umbria has long been a favourite destination for foreign tourists who find the other regions too full of their countrymen. Umbria is one of the few Italian regions to have no coastline, and its countryside is green and fertile, much of it wooded and hilly.
Central Italy's closest major airports are in Rome, Pisa, and Florence. Perugia is not far from Rome, Pisa and Florence and can be easily reached.
Tourist Destinations
Assisi is one of Umbria's most-visited destinations, attracting pilgrims to its sites associated with the gentle St. Francis. Spoleto is a well-preserved hilltown surrounded by attractive countryside, and is famous as the home of the annual Festival dei Due Mondi, when culture junkies descend and the narrow streets ring with music. Orvieto is also a popular tourist destination. An Etruscan hilltop town, it offers fascinating underground archeological tours, as well as an imposing Duomo.
Lake Trasimeno is Italy's fourth-largest lake, and is another of Umbria's quiet jewels, located to the west of Perugia.
Distance from the Cities
Florence 154km Assisi 24 km
Rome 173 km Gubbio 39 km
Milan 447 km Orvieto 76 km
Spoleto 66 km Todi 46 km
Terni 82 km Deruta 19 km
Bettona 19km Corciano 11km
Umbertide 33 km
PERUGIA One of the best preserved mediaeval cities in Italy, Perugia is Umbria's capital and largest centre (population around 150,000) and the former home of the Flagellants, a bizarre 13th-century sect who whipped themselves for religious penance. Today, it is also home of Perugina, maker of Baci (kisses), those rather delicious hazelnut chocolates, a major university town including Universita per Stranieri one of the oldest Language schools in Italy, and full of excellent shoe shops.
Although the outskirts aren't particularly prepossessing if you're approaching the city by road from Assisi, don't pass by. Start your visit in the city's main square, the Piazza IV Novembre, and see the Virgin Mary's wedding ring in the Duomo di San Lorenzo (the cathedral itself isn't terribly exciting). There's an unbeatable collection of Umbrian art at the Galleria Nazionale in the Palazzo dei Priori and fine frescoes by Perugino at the Collegio del Cambio close by along the pedestrianised main street Corso Vannucci, where you can also indulge in a bit of shopping.
A walk south-east of the cathedral takes you up and down narrow streets to the San Domenico church with a huge stained glass window dating from the early 15th century. Behind San Domenico is an excellent archaeological museum based in a convent.
If you've got small children, take them to Cittą della Domenica - a 500-acre, Disney-style playground in Monte Pulito, 2km west of Perugia. There's Snow White's house, Witches' Wood, mediaeval museum, reptile house and aquarium, shells from around the world exhibition, games rooms and choice of restaurants. Open daily from mid-March to mid-September, 10am-7pm and at weekends until early November.
Nearby is the famous Lago di Trasimeno, this is the fourth largest lake in Italy, where you can walk, ride, fish, swim and indulge in other watersports: there are beaches around the Magione area. Interestingly, it was on Trasimeno's shores that Hannibal destroyed a Roman army at a battle in 217BC near Tuoro sul Trasimeno.
The main centres are Castiglione, Passignano and Magione. Take a stroll up to the 14th-century castle, Castiglione del Lago, perched on a chalky promontory on the west side. There's an impressive bird-watching area on the eastern side, the Oasi delle Valle, particularly popular in the spring. It's worth taking a stroll round the Isola Maggiore just off the north shore, where you can pick up some attractive lace.
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Top floor apartment near the railway station with lift. living room, kitchen, bathroom, 4 single bedrooms and terrace.
850 euros per month
Ref: Colomba.
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Apartment in Perugia with living room, kitchen, 2 single bedrooms and bathroom.
700 euros per month
Ref: Via Roscetto.
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A light and airy apartment close to the quiet area of Monteluce. Lovely views of the surrounding countryside, Large living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
720.00 euros per month
Ref: Favarone.
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This loft apartment is extremely spacious and airy in the centre of Perugia. Views of the old town, living area with kitchen, living area/ bedroom and large bathroom.
Euros 480,00
Ref: PR22.
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A small apartment suitable for students sharing, comprising of a hall, double bedroom ( twin beds), kitchen, bathroom and storage room. gas, electricity and water are included.
Euros 550,00 per month
Ref: PR21.
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Near to Porto Pesa this beautifully restored luxury apartment is on three floors, with light and airy rooms, wonderful views of Perugia. It comprises of a hall, utility room, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, living room with fireplace, large studio room with double bed and tv.Balconies with views of medieval Perugia.
1000.00 euros per month
Ref: PR20.
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Two apartments recently renovated and refurbished with excellent views and near to St.Clara`s Monastry.
Ground Floor apartment -60m2,2 bedrooms,bathroom,small terrace,central heating,sleeps 4-5.
First Floor Apartment - 90m2,2 bedrooms,2 bathrooms,attic,sleeps 5-6,central heating.
Ground Floor Apartment Euro 500-650 /week.
First Floor Apartment Euro 550-700 / week.
Cleaning and utilities,water,gas for both apartments Euro 43 / week
Ref: PR19.
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7 luxury appartments in a large country residence near to Assisi with swimming pool,ranging from 4 - 6 beds with kitchen, sat TV,
telephone, heating and bathroom, Excellent mountain biking terrain.
Ref: PR18.
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4th Floor apartment with living room/kitchen with open fire and terrace, double bedroom, large bathroom, cellar and garage.
€530 per month.
Ref: PR17.
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Apartment with living room/kitchen, 1 bedroom and bathroom.
€500 per month.
Ref: PR16.
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Apartment with kitchen, terrace, double bedroom, single bedroom, 2 bathrooms.
€600 per month.
Ref: PR15.
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Apartment on 1st floor with living room/kitchen, single bedroom and bathroom.
€350 per month.
Ref: PR14.
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2 floor apartment,living room with kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom.
€470 per month.
Ref: PR13.
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Small apartment on 2 floors with living room and kitchen, 1 double bedroom and bathroom.
Ref: PR12.
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Small apartment with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom.
Small apartment with living room/kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom.
€350 and €500 per month.
Ref: PR11.
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int 6, Apartment with kitchen, utility with terrace, double bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom
int 7, Apartment with living room, kitchen, double bedroom, single bedroom and 2 bathrooms.
€775 per month each
Ref: PR10.
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Beautiful 1st floor apartment in the highest part of the city with large kitchen, living room, double bedroom and bathroom.
€600 per month.
Ref: PR9.
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Recently refurbished apartment 80m2 in part of a 200 year old ex convent with living room/bedroom, bathroom and cellar.
Price: €600 per month.
Ref: PR7.
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Situated in the umbrian contryside 3 apartments of different sizes in a large house recently refurbished. Mugnano is a medieval village near lake Trasimeno.
Price: €380 - €600 per week
Ref: PR6.
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Near Universita per Stranieri, apartment with kitchen, 2 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Price: €800 per month.
Ref: PR5.
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Near to l'Universita per Stranieri, ground floor apartment with window balcony. 1 bedroom with living area and bathroom.
Water and heating included.
€350
Ref: PR4.
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1st floor apartment with 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and cellar.
Price: €750 per month.
Ref: PR3.
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Light and airy apartment with beautiful views, 3 bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.
Price: €800 per month.
Ref: PR2.
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4th Floor apartment near Universita per Stranieri, small kitchen, dining area, double bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom.
Price: €670 per month.
Ref: PR1.
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