Assisi
The irony of Assisi is it has been made rich by St. Francis, the apostle of poverty. The town is built on the side of Mount Subasio – an impressive position which can be seen from miles around. The Basilica of St. Francis is full of spectacular frescoes by the greatest painters of late medieval Italy. Other highlights are the Basilica of St. Claire (Santa Chiara), and St. Francis's retreat: the Eremo delle Carceri. This is the first stop on a journey over Mount Subasio to Spello. This is recommended for amazing views of Umbria – but some of the road is unsurfaced.

Perugia
Perugia is very much the regional capital, and is home to one of the largest state universities in Italy. It has a real sense of style, and a drink on the main street – Corso Vanucci, is a must to soak up the atmosphere and watch the world go by. The town is home to Umbria Jazz (held annually in July), Umbria’s foremost music event. In terms of sights, Perugia has many Etruscan remains and medieval buildings. Highlights include the Palazzo Priori, home to the Galleria Nazionale, and the Perugino painted Collegio del Cambio

Orvieto
Orvieto is a town so ancient that its early history is uncertain. Its location is remarkable: built on a huge outcrop of volcanic tufa, riddled with hundreds of caves, wells and tunnels of every period from Etruscan to medieval to 17th Century. The Duomo is a masterpiece of Italian Gothic art.

Todi
Todi was founded by the Umbrians but came under the influence of Rome between the 5th and 4th century BC with the name of Tutere. One of the main sights is the Palazzo dei Priori, situated in this central Piazza. Built at the end of the 13th century, it eventually became the headquarters of the Papal governor of the city. As well as hosting a major antique fair – the Rassegna Antiquaria d’Italia, for some years now Todi has been organising the Todifestival in August-September, featuring international standard ballet, music, cinema and theatre.

Spoleto
The city was known for its magnificence as early as 100BC and its early fortunes followed those of the Roman Empire. As well as boasting a startling array of architecture and art, the name of Spoleto has travelled the world also on account of the Two Worlds Festival founded here in 1957 by the composer Giancarlo Menotti. The festival runs every year from the end of June into early July and remains one of Italy’s most prestigious events of its kind, featuring music, opera, ballet, theatre and the visual arts.

Gubbio
The town is home to a fascinating annual event in May - the Ceri Race. Every citizen of Gubbio, whether they live here or not, is involved in this unique event, which is also a popular attraction for thousands of visitors from all over Italy. Considerable skill and strength are necessary to carry the Ceri, huge wooden structures which each weigh around 400 kg and are particularly liable to topple over on account of their height. The race runs through a series of narrow, curvy Medieval streets up a 300 metre high slope. Frequent changes are necessary along the way to substitute tired Ceri bearers with fresh strength. The race progresses up Via Sant'Ubaldo from the small square opposite the duomo, up the slopes of Monte Ingino to the basilica of Sant'Ubaldo at 827 metres above sea level.

TERNI and The Cascata delle Marmore Waterfalls
Terni. – a large town with plenty to see and do. Terni has its own Jazz Festival “Terni Jazz” which opens in June. Now in its 7th edition, the festival takes place in venues across town with a host of leading international names on the jazz scene. The Cascata delle Marmore (7 kilometres from Terni along the SS. 209 Valnerina) is in an exceptionally beautiful natural setting. The waterfalls are in fact artificial, created by the Romans, and operate to a timetable – so check in advance when it is best to visit.

Castiglione del Lago
The most important village on Lake Trasimeno. From the promontory of its castles to the west, it has dominated the lake from the Middle Ages. Around 1500 it became the dukedome of the Corgna family that commissioned the present Town Hall with several interesting 16th century mythological frescoes

Passignano
A city-castle situated on a rocky promontory on the north side of lake Trasimeno. These days only the triangular tower (Clock Tower) and some long stretches of the wall remain. The church of St. Christopher contains a circle of frescoes of great interest by several artists between the 11th and 14th century.

Citta di Castello
Founded by the Umbrians on the valley of the river Tiber, this was invaded by the Barbarians and then reconstructed under the name of Civita Castelli. The Museum of Umbrian Tradition is worth a visit with its artisan works, fabrics, tools and ceramics.

Norcia
This town has an amazing location beneath the heart of National Park of Monti Sibillini. Norcia is famous for its traditional food (sausages, black truffles, various kinds of cheese, and lentils), ingredients that are often the base of Umbrian meals. To see: St. Benedict’s Church, Castle (La Castellina) which houses the Civic Museum, Town Hall with fourteenth-century Portico, Loggia, Steps and Bell-Tower, Cathedral of S. Maria Argentea, St. Agostino Church, Shrine or Temple, S. Agostinuccio’s Oratory

Other towns and villages of interest include:
Citta Della Pieve, Bevagna, Montefalco, Spello, Deruta, Montecastello di Vibio, Cascia, Paciano, Panicale, Narni, Umbertide, Corciano, Trevi

ART MUSEUMS
National Gallery of Umbria
Perugia - Palazzo dei Priori, c.so Vannucci, 1
Ph. +39 0755741247
Arts Academy Museum
Perugia - p.zza San Francesco al Prato, 5
Ph. +39 0755730631 (Academy)
Palazzo della Penna Museum
Perugia - Palazzo della Penna, p.zza Podiani,11
Ph. +39 0755733669
Treasure and Collection F. M. Perkins Museum
Assisi (Perugia) - Basilica di S. Francesco, p.zza S. Francesco, 1
Ph. +39 075819001
Porziuncola Museum
Assisi (Perugia) - Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli
Ph. +39 0758051433 (Museum) 0758051430 (Information)
Municipal Art Gallery
Assisi (Perugia) - Palazzo Vallemani, via San Francesco
Ph. +39 075812033
Chapter House Museum, The
Assisi (Perugia) Chiesa di S. Rufino, piazza S. Rufino
Ph. +39 075812283
Gallery of Contemporary Art
Assisi (Perugia )Cittadella Cristiana, via Ancaiani, 3
Ph. +39 075813231
Art Collection
Città della Pieve (Perugia) - Cathedral, Place A. Gramsci
Ph. +39 0578298166
Albizzini Palace "Collezione Burri" Foundation
Città di Castello (Perugia) - Palazzo Albizzini, via Albizzini, 1
Ph. +39 0758554649 - 0758559848
Cathedral Museum
Città di Castello (Perugia) - Cattedrale di S. Florido, p.zza Gabriotti, 3/a
Ph. +39 0758554705
Municipal Art Gallery
Città di Castello (Perugia) - Palazzo Vitelli alla Cannoniera, via della Cannoniera, 22
Ph. +39 0758520656
Ceramics Regional Museum
Deruta (Perugia) - ex Convento di San Francesco, l.go San Francesco
Ph. +39 0759711000
Municipal Art Gallery
Foligno (Perugia) - Palazzo Trinci, p.zza della Repubblica
Ph. +39 0742357989 - 0742357697
Municipal Museum
Gubbio (Perugia) - Palazzo dei Consoli, p.zza della Signoria
Ph. +39 0759274298
Diocesan Museum
Spoleto (Perugia) - Palazzo Vescovile, via Aurelio Saffi, 13
Ph. +39 074323101 (Curia) 0743231022 (Museum)
"O. MePhli" and "Museo A. De Felice" Municipal Art Gallery
Terni - Palazzo Gazzoli, via Teatro Romano, 13
Ph. +39 0744434210
E. Greco – Museum
Orvieto (Terni) - Palazzo Soliano, p.zza Duomo
Ph. +39 0763344605

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUMS
National Archaeological Museum of Umbria
Perugia - ex Convento di S. Domenico, p.zza Giordano Bruno, 10
Ph. +39 0755727141
Roman Forum and Archaeological Collection
Assisi (Perugia) - via Portica, 2
Ph. +39 075813053
Roman Mosaic Museum of Antiquities, The
Bevagna (Perugia) via di Porta Guelfa
Ph. +39 0755727141
Museum of Archaeology Palaeontology Museum
Corciano (Perugia) Palazzo Comunale, corso Cardinale Rotelli, 21
Ph. +39 0755188255
Municipal Collection
Città di Castello (Perugia) - Biblioteca Comunale, via delle Giulianelle, 16
Foligno (Perugia) - Palazzo Trinci, p.zza della Repubblica
Ph. +39 0742357989 - 0742357697
National Archaeological Museum
Spoleto (Perugia) - via Sant'Agata
Ph. +39 0743223277
C. Faina - Archaeological Museum
Orvieto (Terni) - Palazzo Faina, p.zza del Duomo, 29
Ph. +39 0763341216 - 0763341511
Municipal Collection of Archaeology
Amelia (Terni) Palazzo Comunale, piazza G. Matteotti
Ph. +39 0744981441

ART AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUMS
Saint Lawrence's Chapter House Museum
Perugia - Chiostro di S. Lorenzo, p.zza IV Novembre
Ph. +39 0755723832
Museum of Bevagna
Bevagna (Perugia) - Corso Matteotti, 70
Ph. +39 0742360123 (Town Hall) 0742360031 (Museum)
Municipal Museum
Gualdo Tadino (Perugia) - Rocca Flea, via della Rocca
Ph. +39 0759150247-8 (Office Cultura) 075916078 (Museum)
Picture Gallery and Town Museum
Todi (Perugia) - Palazzi Comunali, p.zza del Popolo
Ph. +39 0758944148
Archaeological Collection
Narni (Terni) - Palazzo Comunale, p.zza dei Priori
Ph. +39 0744747251 (Office Patrimonio Culturale)

SPECIALIZED MUSEUMS
Perugina Museum
Perugia - Factory Perugina S. Sisto
Ph. +39 0755276796
Typoghraphy Museum
Città di Castello (Perugia) - c.so Cavour
Ph. +39 0758554349
Museum of Fishing
Magione (Perugia) - fraz. S. Feliciano, via Lungolago della Pace del Lavoro, 20
Ph. +39 0758479261
Wine Museum
Torgiano (Perugia) - Palazzo Graziani-Baglioni, c.so Vittorio Emanuele II
Ph. +39 0759880200 (Museum) 985486 (Fondation Lungarotti)
Olive Tree and Oil Museum
Trevi (Perugia) - Complesso Museale di S. Francesco, l.go Don Bosco
Ph. +39 07423321 (Municipality) 381628 (Museum)
Museum of Mummies
Ferentillo (Terni) - ex Chiesa di S. Stefano, via della Torre
Ph. +39 074354395

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS
Palaeontology Permanent Exhibition
Terni - ex chiesa di S. Tommaso, l.go Liberotti
Ph. +39 0744434202 (Museum) 0744549029 (Municipality)
Palaeontology and Prehistory Collection