Umbria,
the heart of Italy, with its green hills and friendly
people, contains a vast treasure of Renaissance masterpieces.
Whilst neighbouring Tuscany remains the most publicised holiday
area of Central Italy, many Italians prefer the quiet havens of
Umbria’s many lovely and historic towns and villages.
The Abbadia is wonderfully situated for the exploration of many
historic destinations within Umbria and in nearby regions…..
Perugia
The beautiful provincial capital built over the original, pre-Roman
Etruscan city. Parking is available at the foot of the underground
escalator leading through many of the underground chambers of
the “Rocca” to emerge at the end of the Corso Vannucci
with views over the Tiber Valley 1,000 feet below.
Perugia has many interesting museums, galleries and shops.
Lake Trasimeno
This is the largest lake in the Italian peninsula and the fourth
largest in Italy as a whole. Heart-shaped, and covering an area
of 128 sq.kms. it was the sight of the major historical battle
where Hannibal and his hordes defeated the Romans 217 years before
the birth of Christ. Nowadays the Lake and its three islands,
Maggiore, Minore and Polvese provide facilities for all water
sports activities.
Assisi
The birthplace of St.Francis with the Basilica filled with masterpieces
by Giotto, Cimabue, Torriti and Martini.
Todi
It has been claimed in the NY Times that nowhere in the World
provides better conditions for the enjoyment of life than the
neighbourhood of Todi
Gubbio, Urbino, San Marino, Spoleto
These are all delightful towns well worth visiting and providing
characteristic restaurants for an enjoyable lunch before returning
to the haven of the Abbadia.
