Italy's
green heart, Umbria is a land unto itself, the only Italian region
that borders neither the sea nor another country. Removed from outside
influences, it has kept alive many of Italy's
old-world traditions. You'll see grandmothers in aprons making pasta
by hand and front doors that haven't been locked in a century.
Separated
from Le Marche by the jagged spine of the Monti Sibillini, it
contrasts wild, in-your-face beauty with the gentle fall and rise of
overlapping hills and wildflower-flecked meadows. The Etruscans, Romans
and medieval feuding families have left their indelible imprint on its
pretty hill towns, where history seems to creep up on you at every
corner – from the Gothic wonder of Orvieto to Assisi's saintly calling.
Foodies are in their element here, with the rich earthiness of the tartufo (truffle), fine cured meats from Norcia and full-bodied local wines finding their way onto menus.
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