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What to do and see in Umbria, Italy: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Umbria (/ˈʌmbriə/ UM-bree-ə; Italian pronunciation: [ˈumbrja]), is one of the twenty regions of Italy, located in central Italy. It is the only Italian region having neither a coastline nor a border with other countries. It includes the Lake Trasimeno, Marmore's Falls, and is crossed by the River Tiber. The regional capital is Perugia. Umbria is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, culinary delights, artistic legacy, and influence on culture.
Restaurants in Umbria
1. Bosco di San Francesco
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4.5 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By amall68 - Sliema, Malta
The day started off with some rain but it soon lifted and we had a most beautiful experience walking in the woods. we started from the entrance gate in the wall in front of the Basilica. The volunteers from FAI were very welcoming and helpful in explaining the trails. The walk down to the visitor centre is charming though after the rains it can be somewhat slippery so good shows and a steady hand are needed. The visitor centre next to the chapel of Santa Croce is well organized and provides details of the recovery and restoration works. From there we walked to the Mill and stream and then to the Land art installation by Pistoletto known as Il Terzo Paradiso. This expanse of land with three circles outlined by olive trees provides a quasi ethereal experience. Initially we intended to retrace our steps to the Basilica but instead found a little pathway that took us up the opposite hillside and back to Assisi from Porta Perlici. All in all a great walk and immersion in the woods surrounding Assisi.
2. La Valle - Naturalistic Oasis
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
The area of 'La valle' is located between S.Feliciano, S.Savino e S.Arcangelo in the township of Magione. It covers an area of approximately 1000 hectars, occuping one of the most interesting naturalistic section of the entire regional natural park of lake Trasimeno. The lake, which covers124 kmq, is the fourth-largest lake in terms of surface area, with a perimeter of 54 kmq and a maximum depth of just 6.70 m. Among all the lake environments, the most interesting and representative one is undoubtedly marked by the wetlands, with extensive reedbeds that grow close to the banks of the lake and characterised by their shallow waters. This area shelter and feed an incredible number of animal species and birds in particular, many of which have great scientific value. In fact, the lake Trasimeno is set in a strategic location along the flyways of many bird species distinctive of wetlands: many of them stop here for breeding, others for wintering and others for integrating the food reserves during the journey, so that every season of the year offers different and interesting observations. The oasis is open to guided tours of both individuals and groups at a very cheap price.
3. Lago di Alviano
4. Ponte Cardona
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
In the 90ies the Military Geographic Institute in Florence (IGM) identified the coordinates of the geographic centre of the Italian peninsula, to be exact in Narni in the Umbria region where a stone was placed in the ancient woods near Ponte Cardona over the Roman aqueduct Formina which brought water to the town of Narni until 1924. The historical presence of Francis of Assisi in the nearby Santo Speco adds to the spirituality of the place still perceived as a vital energy which the surrounding setting transmits
5. Parco Regionale di Colfiorito
6. Oasi WWF Lago di Alviano
7. Leo Wild Park
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Educational Farm, We are open only for reservation. with the booking you are entitled to a guided tour and to the educational workshop for children.
8. Le Fonti del Clitunno
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4.0 based on 797 reviews
Exquisite historic river with springs along the busy Via Flamina is this oasis of tranquility and calm. Virgil wrote of its natural beauty where the Emporer Caligula came to worship the River God Clitunno and consult the ancient oracles. One of my favorite places to visit for its serene natural beauty coupled with its ancient origins.
9. Gola del Bottaccione
10. Pista Ciclabile Assisi-Spoleto-Norcia
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