Perugia Province (Umbria)

Umbria Highlights

Inspired Stays
A Junior Suite at Palazzo Petrvs, Orvieto
Palazzo Petrvs: A Design-Led Boutique Hotel in the Center of Orvieto

Set in a Renaissance palazzo just steps from the Duomo, this nine-room, five-star stay is an outlier in Orvieto — in a good way.

Inspired Stays
Costiera Bar at Bellevue Syrene
20 Fabulous Italian Hotels to Book in 2026

Whether you’re planning a trip and looking for the best-in-class hotels in your chosen destination, or hoping a dream hotel will help you decide where to go, our picks for 2026 will inspire you. 

Culture
Palazzo Bianca Cappello
The Sgraffito Architectural Technique Will Stop You in Your Tracks — Here’s Where to See it in Italy

Ornamental and delicate, sgraffito is an exterior engraving technique that was first popularized in Italy and still remains on a handful of buildings. Here are some of our favorites. 

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Umbria Residents Push for Respect for the Memory of Meredith Kercher

Filming of a controversial Hulu limited series about Amanda Knox has been underway in Orvieto and Perugia this month. Local pushback has been swift and strong.

Conversations
leonardo sciarra falconer
Meet the Enterprising Young Falconer in Umbria Who Can’t Be Pigeonholed

Italy’s pigeon problem is for the birds. Some say hiring a falconer like Leonardo Sciarra is the answer.

What you can't miss in Umbria

Top Experiences in Umbria

Best places to stay in Umbria

Properties for sale in Umbria

the incredibly gorgeous and unspoiled countryside as viewed from the Property
Country Home - Restored in Bevagna
1400000
Il Castello della Via Amerina 1
Other in Avigliano Umbro
1550000
Casale Belle Vue 1
Country Home - Restored in Trevi
350000
Podere La Valle Felice 1
Country Home - Restored in Corciano
1850000
Maison Alba di Corciano 1
Country Home - Restored in Corciano
760000
La Bella Vita 1
Country Home - To Restore in Todi
1490000
Borgo Poggio Belveduto 1
Country Home - Restored in Castiglione del Lago
2150000
Tenuta Romagnella 1
Country Home - To Restore in Piegaro
1400000

Recipes From Umbria

Recipes
baci di assisi on a red tray
The Best Valentine’s Day Cookies Come From an Unexpected Town in Umbria

Baci di Assisi (“kisses from Assisi”) are delicate, almond-based delights that originated in the charming hometown of Saint Francis in central Italy. 

Recipes
Photo courtesy of Francine Segan
Lumachine alla Schegginese: Trout Pasta From Rural Umbria

This dish is a specialty of the tiny hill town of Scheggino in Umbria, known for its delicious freshwater trout.

Recipes
Polenta Cake
Brustengolo: Apple Nut Polenta Cake

This not-too-sweet autumn treat from Umbria is packed with fruit, nuts and zesty flavor.

Recipes
ciaramicola
Ciaramicola: Easter Lemon-Spice Cake for Lovers

Ciaramicola, a lemon spice cake, covered with meringue and topped with sprinkles, is a classic Easter cake from the Perugia province of Umbria. It is customary for a woman to give one to her lover or fiancé on Easter morning as a symbol of her affection.

Recipes
Scafata - Fava Bean Stew

Our food writer Cindy Swain shares her best recipe for the tasty scafata, a bean dish made with fava beans, swiss chard and onion.

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What others are saying about Umbria

@deana.pitt asks:

Hi, I'm looking for some accurate information regarding the bus from Orvieto to Bagnoregio. I've tried the Cotral website, but the search never works for me. I found an typed schedule from a blog, but have no idea if it is still current or accurate.

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@Lisa DeNunzio asks:

Ciao tutti.  We have a home in Umbria, and I would like to know if you need solar energy to operate your pool?  We do not have a heated pool and are not interested in installing solar panels due to the cost.  Currently we have 4 solar panels and 6 batteries that have been there sin

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@lynn.petrelli asks:

I am trying to find my Italian roots.  I have documents for my grandfather but I want to find his parents and grandparents.

I have names in my grandmother's line but I need help to validate my findings.  What sources can I use while I am in Italy.

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