Self Catering Umbria - Holiday Rentals Umbria
adminUmbria is mostly associated with the Italian word ombra, meaning shadow. It is the perfect description for this little place which is standing in the shade of its more renowned neighbor, Tuscany. The hills surrounding Umbria has frequently placed the town and its rivers in the shadows, but this has added to the mysticism of the place which will certainly take you back to the Dark Ages. Umbria considers itself as the green heart of Italy which it deserves since they have a luscious environment and their farmlands are well kept for them to produce more. This region is surrounded by hills and valleys with castles, fortresses, and watchtowers scattered around the landscape. Their towns, which are well-preserved, are known to produce exquisitely handmade ceramics with monasteries founded by local saints.
Umbria has a wide lane for you to drive on while taking in the spectacular view that the surroundings provide. While driving from town to town, you can see the medieval castles and villages that will surely amaze you. Villages like Todi, Montefalco, Bevagna, Spello, Trevi, Norcia, Narni and Gubbio, which is considered to be the most unforgettable place in Umbria. You can also find Assissi, the birth place of St. Francis, Orvieto, where you can find the most perfect gothic church in Italy, and Perugia with its cobbled streets and delicious chocolate right here in Umbria.
Travelers can choose from beautiful and elegantly furnished historical residences such as the medieval castle in Umbria where you can take your meals in their baronial rooms with modern amenities or the Villa Zuccari in Perugia which is a family estate that is elegant in its design with balconies overlooking superb views.
Here are a few useful links to more accommodation in Umbria
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