Umbria dates back well into antiquity as the name itself derives from the name of the ancient Italic people who occupied the area before the Romans expanded. A lot of history still remains from the millennia since including the city of Terni. The Umbrians founded this city back in the 7th century BCE. While there’s little left of that time, several ruins from the Roman occupation remain such as the Amphitheatre and the small town of Casulae. You can also visit the Civic Museum of the Palazzo dei Consoli in the city of Gubbio to see the Iguvine Tablets. These tablets were written by the Umbrians and detail the cultural practices of the ancient Italic peoples. When in Perugia, you can visit the Piazza IV Novembre, the city square that has been used for meetings since the time of the Etruscans.
Getting around Umbria from your holiday rental is easy thanks to the numerous transportation options available. This may seem odd considering how spread apart the towns are, but there are rail lines connecting all of the major communities to bigger cities like Florence and Rome. Keep in mind, you may need to change lines, depending on where you’re heading. It’s also important to note that some of the medieval towns are situated on hills meaning the closest train station won’t specifically be in town. Buses can get you there and you can always find a self-drive hire car.
Before you venture out from Umbria villa rentals, there are a few key facts about the area you should know first. Italy uses the Euro, and you should also keep in mind that tipping is gratuities are expected in some scenarios. It’s generally included in most restaurants, but it’s not uncommon to leave a euro or two in a pizzeria. If ‘servizio’ isn’t included on a restaurant bill, they’re not going to expect more than 10%. People also generally leave a bit of change for every drink at a bar with a more offered if a drink is brought to your table. When you visit a market in Umbria, it’s not uncommon to do some bargaining as long as you’re not in a big name shop. Local artisan shops are often more open to it, especially if you plan on buying more than one item.
With so much history, there’s no shortage of festivals and events in the Umbria region. One of the most popular is the Festa dei Ceri which has been held every May for nearly 900 years. This festival involves three groups of people carrying around three massive symbolic candles, each adorned with a saint on top. Crowds gather in the streets of Gubbio to cheer on the ‘race’ between the candles as they travel from Palazzo dei Consoli to the basilica of St. Ubaldo. If you’re looking for a more contemporary experience, you can see Umbria Jazz. The festival is held in Perugia every July and attracts jazz musicians from all across Italy and the world.
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