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Top 3 Villages in Umbria You Must Visit
It is hard to pinpoint what Umbria has best, but its villages are arguably some of the most picturesque in all of Italy. Built against the hillsides or on hilltops overlooking the Umbrian valleys, their cobbled streets are a charm to wander. Come discover the most beautiful of them all!
Spello
Walking up and down the streets of Spello feels like stepping into a living canvas.
Its winding stone alleys are adorned with cascades of flowers, especially during the town’s celebrated flower festivals. Passing through the ancient Porta Consolare, you ar transported into another time, while Spello itself embraces you with vibrancy and fragrance.
Corciano
Up on a hill not far from Perugia, Corciano is a medieval village where time does feel like it came to a halt.
Its warm stone houses and narrow lanes create an intimate atmosphere, while medieval walls and towers frame the unmistakable views of the Umbrian countryside. Corciano invites you to wander slowly, letting curiosity guide you through archways, courtyards, and quiet piazzas.
Panicale
Overlooking Lake Trasimeno in the distance, Panicale is a village that feels like a stage set for timeless Italian life.
The main piazza, lined with cafés where locals gather for gentle-paced afternoons, is just the first step into discovering the narrow alleys that circle all the way to the top of the village, where you will get the most charming views of Lake Trasimeno and the plains down below.
Discover the Guide
The hills of Umbria are dotted with enchanting villages, olive groves that have stood the test of time, and villages that seem to have divine inspiration.
Discover all the region’s delightful towns and much more in my Guide to Umbria.