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Known for its beauty and artistic flair, Northern Umbria is similar to its neighbor, Tuscany, but has fewer tourists. Originally settled by the Umbrii tribe, Northern Umbria is made up by modern towns and cities built upon Etruscan and Medieval foundations. It’s renowned for festivals, truffles, and cheeses. Perugia, the largest and wealthiest city in the province, is famous for its chocolate, Perugina. Chocolate lovers take note: the Eurochocolate Festival is held from mid to late October. Jazz Umbria, Europe’s most popular jazz event, is held in Perugia in July. Assisi, hit in 1997 by two earthquakes that killed 11 people and left 13,000 homeless, is the home of the Basilica di San Francesco which houses Giotto’s incomparable frescoes. Gubbio is renowned for its spectacular views and ceramics. Deruta, located just south of Perugia, is also a ceramics center.
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The province of Terni includes such southern Umbrian gems as Orvieto, considered a monument to the Renaissance and medieval periods. Once an Etruscan fortress, Orvieto is home to an excellent Etruscan museum as well as a spectacular duomo. It’s also a favorite papal retreat due to its proximity to Rome. Orvieto enjoys a 360-degree view of the Umbrian hills and valleys. It was just this position that made it the ultimate protected refuge in times of siege.
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