Umbria

[ uhm-bree-uh; Italian oom-bree-ah ]

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Umbria

/ ˈʌmbrɪə; ˈumbrja /

a mountainous region of central Italy, in the valley of the Tiber. Pop: 834 210 (2003 est). Area: 8456 sq km (3265 sq miles)

Strada regionale 298 winds through a limestone gorge just outside Gubbio, a charming medieval town in the Umbria region of central Italy.

You may find something similar across the border in Umbria or here in Lazio, but the Tuscans perfected it.

They talk about bicycle riding and truffle hunting in Umbria.

Perched on a bicycle you can see, smell, and taste Italy in the moment—in Sicily, it's oranges; in Umbria, green and purple figs.

But he was much influenced by Antonio Pollaiuolo, and is altogether out of sympathy with the mystical art of Umbria.

It is an alternative route from north to south; and the most direct one into the heart of Umbria.

From a practical point of view, travelling in Umbria, even in its most remote villages, is made extremely easy.

The town stands on a hill in the very heart of Umbria, and hence it is called by the people the ringhiera dUmbria.

For a full account of the Umbrian school see my Cities of Umbria.

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