Umbria is an enchanting region blessed with nature’s bounty, culture, art and a thriving culinary tradition. Many of the region’s most delightful art cities are within easy reach of the Casa del Vento, including Assisi (14 km), Spello (25 km), Perugia (35 km), Gubbio (36 km), Bevagna (37 km), Montefalco (45 km), Il Lake Trasimeno (60 Km), Todi (60 km), Spoleto (60 km), le the Waterfalls of Marmore (95 km), Norcia (95 Km) ed Orvieto (100 km). A shuttle bus operates between Assisi and the main attractions both within Umbria and further a field. We can, upon request, organize guided tours (for which there is an additional charge).
Learn how to bake bread and make your own homemade pasta in Franca and Anna’s cookery classes. And why not take a refreshing dip in the pool during the summer months (it’s about 800 metres’ walk from the farmhouse), or go mushroom picking with Elio, weather permitting, in the autumn and just after the spring showers and take part in life on the farm.
You can also go mountain biking (bikes can be hired at Angelucci Cicli in Santa Maria degli Angeli) and go rambling in the countryside. A WiFi internet connection is available at the farmhouse to use on guests’ laptops, as is a chargeable laundry service.
The pink stone town of Assisi is the home of Umbrian mysticism. The lives of its two great saints, Francis and Clare, intertwine with the artworks of the most famous painters of the Middle Ages. It’s best to start the tour from the upper part of the town and work downwards.(read more on The Association of the Tourist Guides of Umbria web site) back to top
Spello is charmingly situated on the southernmost slope of Mount Subasio and lies opposite Assisi. The towns share a similar pink coloured stone aspect, intimate alleyways and breathtaking views of the rolling landscape. Its cultural attractions are a definite “must” on any visitor’s “to do” list.(read more on The Association of the Tourist Guides of Umbria web site) back to top
Perugia, the Regional capital and largest city of Umbria, lies on a lofty hill with sweeping vistas. The upper and historic part of the city is reachable via escalators located in the car parks. It is a city full of surprises rich in ancient and medieval history.(read more on The Association of the Tourist Guides of Umbria web site) back to top
Nestling on the lower slopes of mount Ingino, Gubbio is one of the most beautiful and best preserved medieval towns in central Italy and plays host to the bizarre “Corsa dei Ceri” or “Race of the Candles” which takes place annually on 15th May.(read more on The Association of the Tourist Guides of Umbria web site) back to top
The charming and ancient little town of Bevagna lies on a fertile plain, close to the Via Flaminia.
Montefalco affords stunning views across the Valle Umbra and is known as the “Ringhiera dell’Umbria” or “Balcony of Umbria” because of the splendid panoramic views it offers. It has a wealth of cultural attractions and is home to some beautifully spiritual churches.(read more on The Association of the Tourist Guides of Umbria web site) back to top
Lake Trasimeno is in an idyllic setting surrounded by green rolling hills. The Etruscans were the first civilization to settle around the lake bringing with them their sophisticated culture. In 217BC Hannibal, the Carthaginian general, resoundingly defeated the Roman army on the northern shore of Tuoro sul Trasimeno. During the Middle Ages it came to be known as “Lake Perugia”: as a matter of fact the city of Perugia took control of the small villages dotted around the lake and the lake’s islands in the 12th century, turning them into prosperous towns engaged in the lucrative business of fishing and wheat growing. The charm of the lake was much exploited by painters of the Renaissance, “Il Perugino” in particular. Today it is a favourite resort for both the locals and tourists who enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the lake and its surroundings.(read more on Wikipedia) back to top
Todi is an enchanting old town located in a delightful panoramic position on a hill in central Umbria. It boasts a number of interesting and well preserved medieval buildings rich in history. It is the birthplace of Jacopone, the great 13th century Franciscan mystic and poet. The historical medieval town centre can be reached via a lift departing from the main car park.(read more on The Association of the Tourist Guides of Umbria web site) back to top
Spoleto is strategically located near the ancient Via Flaminia. The splendour of its Romanesque churches and Umbrian-Roman remains attract many visitors.(read more on The Association of the Tourist Guides of Umbria web site) back to top
The Waterfalls of Marmore (Le Cascate di Marmore) can be found just a few kilometres outside Terni. Attracting tens of thousands of visitors every year, the waterfalls with a height of 165 metres are the highest in Europe. Legend has it that a beautiful nymph called Nera fell in love with the handsome shepherd Velino. Juno became jealous and as punishment transformed her into a river, which is how the river acquired the name Nera. Velino in order not to loose his beloved threw himself from the Marmore cliff top. This heroic gesture re-enacted by the waterfalls is repeated in eternity.(read more on The Association of the Tourist Guides of Umbria web site) back to top
The town of Norcia is located at the point at which two very different but neighbouring landscapes converge: The Valnerina, widely regarded as the most picturesque corner of Umbria, is the area surrounding the narrow river valley sculpted by the Nera and its tributaries and features strikingly steep mountain slopes cloaked in deciduous woodland, and the Sibilline mountains. The Nera valley is dotted with enchanting abbeys and woodland …be sure to indulge in the truffle delicacies the region has to offer. Climb up to the Piana di Castelluccio, a 3,900 foot plateau in the Spring and admire the spectacle of an intoxicating myriad of blooming flowers.(read more on The Association of the Tourist Guides of Umbria web site) back to top
The town is perched on a plateau of tufa rock and is reachable via a cable car. Dating back to Etruscan times, it boasts an extraordinary artistic heritage.(read more on The Association of the Tourist Guides of Umbria web site) back to top
