Bordered by Tuscany, Le Marche and Lazio, and crossed by the River Tiber, Umbria is the only region in Italy that doesn’t have a coastline or an international border. It is famous for its history, traditions, landscapes, cuisine and cultural legacy.
Population: Approximately 890,000 inhabitants
Capital: Perugia
Other major cities: Terni, Foligno, Città di Castello, Spoleto, Gubbio, Assisi
Main attractions: Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, Lake Trasimeno, Cascata delle Marmore, Orvieto Cathedral, Papal Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi, Pozzo di S. Patrizio, Basilica di Santa Chiara, Palazzo dei Priori
Nearest Airports: Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG - Aeroporto Internazionale dell'Umbria – Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi)
