Italy: Umbria & The Marches

Bradt's Umbria & the Marche is the most detailed guide to combining these two small central Italian regions, offering all the beauty, history, and culture of neighboring Tuscany without the crowds, traffic, or eye-popping prices. The authors, Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, lived in Umbria in the 1980s and have been returning regularly and writing about it ever since. The guide covers the unspoiled countryside of rolling olive groves, forests, and meadows, long walks, towns, and tiny villages, as well as the republic of San Marino. The Marche's geography is dominated by a series of east-west river valleys, while Umbria has exceptional water features, including Italy's fourth-largest lake, Trasimeno, the Tiber Valley, Clitunno springs, and the Cascata delle Marmore.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2021
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Bradt's Umbria & the Marche is the ultimate guide to exploring these two charming central Italian regions, offering all the beauty, history, and culture of neighboring Tuscany without the crowds, traffic, or eye-popping prices. Written by Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, the authors of the original Cadogan guide to the area, who lived in Umbria in the 1980s and have been visiting regularly ever since, this comprehensive guide is your perfect companion for discovering the region's breathtaking landscapes, charming hill towns, delectable food and wine, and remarkable art and architecture.

But that's not all—the Marche's geography is dominated by a series of east-west river valleys, such as the Metauro, Esino, Tronto, and more, that wind their way down to the Adriatic and often end in long sandy beaches. From the historic towns of Senigallia and Fano through Ancona's Cornero Riviera to the Riviera delle Palme at San Benedetto del Tronto, this region is a paradise for nature lovers.

Landlocked Umbria, on the other hand, boasts exceptional water features as well. Italy's fourth-largest lake, Trasimeno, the Tiber Valley, Clitunno springs (once sacred to the Romans), and the breathtaking Cascata delle Marmore, Italy's most beautiful waterfall, are all found within this region.

With its superb photography and expert recommendations tailored to suit all budgets, Umbria & the Marche is the fifth installment in Bradt's increasingly highly regarded series of Italian regional titles. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, this guide will help you make the most of your time in these captivating regions. So pack your bags, grab your map, and get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure in Umbria and the Marche!

Weight: 392g
Dimension: 137 x 215 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784776923