Umbria info


Umbria is a region of Central Italy, bordered by Tuscany to the west, the Marche to the east and Lazio to the south. This region is mostly hilly or mountainous. Its topography is dominated by the Apennines to the east, with the highest point in the region at Monte Vettore on the border of the Marche (2476 m = 8123 ft), and the Tiber valley basin, with the lowest point at Attigliano (96 m = 315 ft).

The agriculture of the region produces olives, grapes, wheat and tobacco. Industry is based on the steel factories of Terni that harness the hydroelectric power of the Marmore Falls created by the Romans, the food industry of Perugia (e.g. Perugina-Nestlè), the production of olive oil (Spoleto and Trevi) and wine (Lake Trasimeno, Montefalco). Tourism is an important factor in the regional economy, especially in the districts of Perugia, Assisi, and Spoleto.

 

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Featured Businesses

  • La Bicocca Bed and Breakfast (2009-10-20)

    Located in Passignano sul Trasimeno, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

    La Bicocca Bed and Breakfast

    La Bicocca Bed and Breakfast , a beautiful country house bed & breakfast is located in the medieval village of Castel Rigone in Passignano Sul Trasimeno. In the quiet and peaceful surroundings of La Bicocca Bed and Breakfast one can spend time horse riding, trekking, cycling, sampling the local cuisine or simply relaxing in Passignano Sul Trasimeno.

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  • Darsena Hotel (2009-10-20)

    Located in Passignano sul Trasimeno, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

    Darsena Hotel

    The Darsena Hotel at lake Trasimeno has 31 rooms some with lake views and balconies in Passignano Sul Trasimeno with a fusion of history, art, nature and tradition. The Darsena Hotel restaurant is where you can enjoy specialities of fresh lake fish as well as Umbrian traditional gastronomy in Passignano sul Trasimeno.

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  • Villa Arcaia

    Located in Castiglione del Lago, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

    Villa Arcaia

    Villa Arcaia is a large wonderful property encircled all around by walls with highest cypresses and gate for the complete seclusion and privacy of the guests. The Villa belonged up to last year to an Italian actress and each detail inside and outside wa...

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  • Umbria-rentals

    Located in Panicale, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

    Umbria-rentals

    The Macchione Farm House over looking the Montepulciano Lake. This red brick farmhouse dating from 1777 is set in the peaceful countryside, surrounded by sunflower fields. Its four apartments sleep up to twenty people. Its renaissance features include a ...

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  • Hotel Belvedere (2009-10-20)

    Located in Passignano sul Trasimeno, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

    Hotel Belvedere

    Passignano Sul Trasimeno is the starting point for excursions to the major cultural centres in Umbria and the Hotel Belvedere is situated ideally with 23 rooms on offer as your base. Hotel Belvedere is a small family-run hotel, a quiet peaceful place in a slightly hilly area with stunning views of the Umbria surrounds and Passignano Sul Trasimeno country side.

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  • Hotel Cavalieri

    Located in Passignano sul Trasimeno, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

    Hotel Cavalieri

    The Hotel Cavalieri is a three-star superior hotel located on a quiet hilltop between olive and oak trees and overlooking the Lake Trasimeno. Being only 900 mt. from the historic centre of Passignano, an ancient village from where ferries depart for excu...

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  • La Vela Hotel (2009-10-20)

    Located in Passignano sul Trasimeno, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

    La Vela Hotel

    La Vela Hotel has 29 comfortable rooms, double and singles and is located in Passignano Sul Trasimeno near the Lake and historical town centre. The Restaurant, "Il Passo di Giano", is located adjacent to the La Vela Hotel in Passignano Sul Trasimeno.

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  • Punta Navaccia Camping Village (2009-10-20)

    Located in Passignano sul Trasimeno, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

    Punta Navaccia Camping Village

    Punta Navaccia Camping Village lies along the shore of Lake Trasimeno in Passignano Sul Trasimeno in a Natural Park along Lake Trasimeno. Punta Navaccia Camping Village facilities include: campground, swimming pools, Mobil homes, moorings, camper service, barbecue, a slip for boats, and the Federal Water skiing School, as well as a bar, market, restaurant and pizzeria in Passignano Sul Trasimeno.

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