
Umbria is the green heart of Italy, crossed by the Tiber river, Umbria is a region which gives you a sense of peace and internal well being. Amid its gently rolling hills you will find places where the charm of the scenery blends with the mystic fascination of intense spirituality.
Here you will find ancient hermitrages and austere monasteries where Saint Francis of Assisi and other distinghuised historical figures lived. Indeed in the imposing Basilica of Assisi you can admire the fresco paintings by Cimabue and Giotto. Perugia, on a par with Gubbio, Orvieto, Spoleto, Cittą di Castello, Spello, Todi and many Umbrian hamlets is a perfectly preserved jewel full of art and historical treasures.
Those who love to fish and those who love water sports will find on Lake Trasimeno, a beautiful lake where charming towns such as Catiglione and Passignano reflect themselves, a paradise on earth.