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Umbria
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The region is mostly mountainous and hilly and presents a landscape rich in woods
and water resources. It is crossed by the Apennines, which form numerous valleys. This region has a comparatively
large lake: the Trasimeno.
Cities:
Perugia is the regional capital. Other important cities are Assisi,
Gubbio, Orvieto, Todi, Spoleto,Terni.
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Art:
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In Umbria the traces of the Etruscan civilization are
visible in Todi, Bettona, Orvieto and Perugia. Spoleto
and Spello have important Roman remains. Other important Roman works can be found in Assisi and Gubbio. The Romanesque architecture
thrived in this region at the beginning of the twelfth century: some beautiful examples are the Cathedrals of
Spoleto and Assisi. The Gothic style reached very high levels, and imposing
examples are present in almost every city. The Renaissance can be seen in magnificent monuments in Perugia, Gubbio,
Todi, but it enjoyed a smaller development than other styles.
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Museums:
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In Perugia there is the National Gallery of Umbria, which is one of the most important
exhibition of the Gothic painting, with masterpieces by Duccio di Boninsegna, Beato Angelico, Piero della Francesca.
The National Archaeological Museum of Umbria houses a splendid and very rich Etruscan collection. Assisi, birthplace
of St. Francis, has the superb Basilica of San Francesco with the
world famous Giotto’s frescoes; the Pinacoteca Civica and
the Cathedral’s Museum. Spoleto has the Gallery of Contemporary Art. In Gubbio
there is the Civic Museum, which
holds the famous “Eugubine tables”.
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To be visited:
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Rich in history and in nature, Umbria offers the Falls of the Marmore, which are the
highest in Italy; the sources of the Clitunno and Mount Subasio. The Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and the
Rocca Maggiore. The ancient city of Spoleto offers the Roman
Theatre and Druso’s Arch.
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Street
Fountain in Umbria
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