Umbria

Umbria is called the green heart of Italy. Not as famous as neighboring Tuscany, its timeless charms attract loyal visitors year after year, drawn to a bewitching, beautiful, unspoilt region. Having lived in Umbria for three years, Cadogan's Italy experts Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls take visitors to the heart of the region showcasing, magnificent Assisi--the home of St. Francis, Gubbio--a medieval gem that's said to rival Siena, and the extraordinary Renaissance treasures of Spoleto. Explore the festivals and traditions of Perugia and Orvieto along the Tiber Valley, taking in fine wines and the best olive oil in the world on the way. Fully revised to include more maps and eye-catching color photography, it also features updated, detailed listings of markets, vineyards, hotels, and restaurants--all serving the hearty traditional food Umbria is renowned for.