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Whilst most people have now visited Tuscany (or are at least familiar with Tuscany\u2019s towns and cities and can quickly conjure up images of its beautiful rolling countryside), Umbria remains much less well known, attracting just a fraction of the visitors as its nearest neighbour. And yet, Umbria offers the same incredible beauty that Tuscany can boast and offers much better value for money. So, what are the must-see sites in Umbria? Check out our Ultimate Umbria Bucket List to help you plan your next Umbria holiday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  1. Visit the world\u2019s tallest man-made waterfall (and second tallest waterfall in Europe) \u2013 the Cascate delle Marmore.<\/li>\r\n
  2. Follow the footsteps of pilgrims to Assisi<\/li>\r\n
  3. Marvel at Orvieto\u2019s Duomo<\/li>\r\n
  4. Head underground to explore Orvieto\u2019s well<\/li>\r\n
  5. Take a ride on Gubbio\u2019s cable car<\/li>\r\n
  6. Enjoy a day of water sports on Lake Trasimeno<\/li>\r\n
  7. Eat chocolate in Perugia<\/li>\r\n
  8. Eat and drink in Montefalco\u2019s restaurants<\/li>\r\n
  9. Visit the beautiful Lake Pontius, supposed to be the resting place of Pontius Pilate\u2019s body<\/li>\r\n
  10. Visit the Foresta Fossile di Dunarobba to see the trees that are 1.5 million years old<\/li>\r\n
  11. Stock up on foodstuffs in Norcia<\/li>\r\n
  12. Marvel at the spectacular flower meadows in Castelluccio<\/li>\r\n
  13. Listen to the jazz at Umbria\u2019s most famous annual music festival \u2013 Umbria Jazz<\/li>\r\n
  14. Play a round of golf at the renowned Antognolla Golf Course<\/li>\r\n
  15. Walk across the Ponte delle Tori in Spoleto<\/li>\r\n
  16. Discover the art of paper making in Bevagna<\/li>\r\n
  17. See the lights on the world\u2019s biggest Christmas tree in Gubbio<\/li>\r\n
  18. Witness the region\u2019s most unusual race \u2013 the Corsa all\u2019 Anello \u2013 in Narni<\/li>\r\n
  19. Spend the day searching for truffles<\/li>\r\n
  20. Go shopping for cashmere in \u2018Cashmere Valley\u2019<\/li>\r\n
  21. Explore the Roman remains in Spello<\/li>\r\n
  22. Be a spectator and watch the jousting at Foligno\u2019s Quintana<\/li>\r\n
  23. Become a madman of Gubbio at the city\u2019s famous fountain<\/li>\r\n
  24. Marvel at the flowers on display at Spello\u2019s Infiorata<\/li>\r\n
  25. Shop for a bargain at Assisi\u2019s monthly antiques market<\/li>\r\n
  26. Enjoy a walk around the Parco dei Mostri<\/em> (Park of the Monsters)<\/li>\r\n
  27. Visit the mummies in Ferentillo<\/li>\r\n
  28. Visit Terni, the birthplace of St Valentine<\/li>\r\n
  29. Drive through the tobacco fields of the Upper Tiber valley<\/li>\r\n
  30. Explore one of Umbria’s abandoned villages such as the village of Scoppio<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Whilst most people have now visited Tuscany (or are at least familiar with Tuscany\u2019s towns and cities and can quickly conjure up images of its beautiful rolling countryside), Umbria remains much less well known, attracting just a fraction of the visitors as its nearest neighbour. And yet, Umbria offers the same incredible beauty that Tuscany can boast and offers much better value for money. So, what are the must-see sites in Umbria? Check out our Ultimate Umbria Bucket List to help you plan your next Umbria holiday. Visit the world\u2019s tallest man-made waterfall (and second tallest waterfall in Europe) \u2013 the Cascate delle Marmore. Follow the footsteps of pilgrims to Assisi Marvel at Orvieto\u2019s Duomo Head underground to explore Orvieto\u2019s well Take a ride on Gubbio\u2019s cable car Enjoy a day of water sports on Lake Trasimeno Eat chocolate in Perugia Eat and drink in Montefalco\u2019s restaurants Visit the beautiful Lake Pontius, supposed to be the resting place of Pontius Pilate\u2019s body Visit the Foresta Fossile di Dunarobba to see the trees that are 1.5 million years old Stock up on foodstuffs in Norcia Marvel at the spectacular flower meadows in Castelluccio Listen to the jazz at Umbria\u2019s most famous annual music festival \u2013 Umbria Jazz Play a round of golf at the renowned Antognolla Golf Course Walk across the Ponte delle Tori in Spoleto Discover the art of paper making in Bevagna See the lights on the world\u2019s biggest Christmas tree in Gubbio Witness the region\u2019s most unusual race \u2013 the Corsa all\u2019 Anello \u2013 in Narni Spend the day searching for truffles Go shopping for cashmere in \u2018Cashmere Valley\u2019 Explore the Roman remains in Spello Be a spectator and watch the jousting at Foligno\u2019s Quintana Become a madman of Gubbio at the city\u2019s famous fountain Marvel at the flowers on display at Spello\u2019s Infiorata Shop for a bargain at Assisi\u2019s monthly antiques market Enjoy a walk around the Parco dei Mostri (Park of the Monsters) Visit the mummies in Ferentillo Visit Terni, the birthplace of St Valentine Drive through the tobacco fields of the Upper Tiber valley Explore one of Umbria’s abandoned villages such as the village of 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