Umbria, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Umbria, the green heart of Italy, offers breathtaking landscapes of rolling hills, medieval towns, and ancient vineyards. Visit to experience the authentic charm of rural Italy, taste exquisite wines, and explore fascinating historical and religious sites.

Top things to do in Umbria

Things to do in Umbria include Orvieto Cathedral, Cascata delle Marmore, Fontana Maggiore. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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Day 1

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Fontana MaggioreFountain · Perugia
    24 km
  2. 2
    Lake TrasimenoLake · Lake Trasimeno area
    47 km
  3. 3
    Orvieto CathedralChurch · Orvieto
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Basilica di Santa Chiara (Assisi)Church
    6.3 km
  2. 2
    Parco Regionale del Monte Subasio
    31 km
  3. 3
    Palazzo Ducale di GubbioPalace · Gubbio
    400 m (🚶 7 min)
  4. 4
    Teatro Romano di GubbioRoman theatre
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Day 3

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo (Orvieto)Palace
    53 km
  2. 2
    Cascata delle MarmoreWaterfall · Terni
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Umbria?

Orvieto Cathedral, Cascata delle Marmore, Fontana Maggiore, Basilica di Santa Chiara (Assisi), Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo (Orvieto), Teatro Romano di Gubbio and 9 more. Orvieto Cathedral: A Gothic architectural masterpiece with a stunning facade and the San Brizio Chapel adorned with frescoes by Luca Signorelli.

What can you do in 3 days in Umbria?

Day 1: Fontana Maggiore, Lake Trasimeno, Orvieto Cathedral. Day 2: Basilica di Santa Chiara (Assisi), Parco Regionale del Monte Subasio, Palazzo Ducale di Gubbio, Teatro Romano di Gubbio. Day 3: Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo (Orvieto), Cascata delle Marmore.

Which areas should you explore in Umbria?

The itinerary for Umbria runs through Perugia, Lake Trasimeno area, Orvieto, Gubbio and Terni.

Which museums are worth visiting in Umbria?

Museums worth visiting in Umbria: Museo missionario indios, Pozzo di San Patrizio (Orvieto), National Gallery of Umbria (Perugia) and Rocca Maggiore (Assisi).

Which churches are worth seeing in Umbria?

Churches worth seeing in Umbria: Orvieto Cathedral (Orvieto), Basilica di Santa Chiara (Assisi), Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli (Assisi) and Spoleto Cathedral (Spoleto).

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