Umbertide: Art, History and Landscape

Umbertide appeals to visitors who do not want to view culture and landscape separately. Works of art, churches, castles and an easy cycle route offer different ways to explore the town and its surroundings. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Umbertide, you can plan your stay around architectural history, art, active days and regional highlights.

Holiday apartment in Umbertide between culture and landscape

The former Church of Santa Croce was converted into the Santa Croce Museum after restoration in 1998. The museum houses Luca Signorelli’s Deposizione dalla Croce, completed in 1516. Pomarancio’s painting Madonna col Bambino in gloria tra angeli e santi is also on display in the museum. The Church of San Francesco is a 14th-century building featuring Franciscan architectural elements, two asymmetrical naves and a simple Gothic apse.

The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Della Reggia is located in the vicinity of Umbertide, as is the Parrucchieria Donini Marinella church. Castello Di Coceto is located in the area around Umbertide. Palazzo Vitelli alla Cannoniera lies in the wider regional area. These different types of buildings therefore form part of the geographical context you can take into account when planning your trip.

Along the Tiber Cycle Route through the Upper Tiber Valley

The Tiber Cycle Route is an easy cycling route that connects Città di Castello with Perugia and runs along the banks of the Tiber. It passes through the gentle landscapes of the Upper Tiber Valley, using specially constructed gravel paths as well as paved roads with little traffic. For cycling enthusiasts, this creates a clear element of a trip that combines exercise with a varied landscape.

The mountains Monte Acuto, Monte Tezio and Cima di Sant'Anna are located in the area around Umbertide. Monte Urbino lies in the wider regional area around Umbertide. Civitella Ranieri Castle is located in Umbertide, in a panoramic position above the Assino Valley. The castle’s present-day military structure was completely rebuilt in the 15th century.

September traditions and classical music

The Feste di settembre, dating back to the late 19th century, take place every year in September as a historical reenactment. The reenactment features 19th-century culture, music and traditional cuisine. The former Church of Santa Croce is also used for classical music recordings and serves as a venue for renowned concert series.

The Signorelli Route begins in Umbertide and leads to works of art by Luca Signorelli. Together with the works in the museum, the churches and the historic buildings, this creates several cultural focal points. When choosing your holiday apartment in Umbertide, you can consider whether art and architectural history, music and tradition, or the Tiber Cycle Route should be the focus of your trip.

Discover more places here: Canalicchio Di Collazzone, Torchiagina, Migliano, Verchiano, Ferretto, Castel Rigone, Villamagina and Missiano Di Panicale.

To the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.