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Things to see in Umbria: historic places

In Umbria the atlas lists 1,044 historic places: 255 museums, 228 castles and 171 archaeological sites and more.

The richest areas are the province of Perugia (779) and the province of Terni (265).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Middle Ages (51% of dated places) and the Modern era (33% of dated places).

Of these, 43 list opening hours, 9 have free entry and 5 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • 484with photo
  • 539with description
  • 43with opening hours
  • 23free entry
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What to see in Umbria: frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Umbria?

Among the best-documented historic places in Umbria are National Gallery of Umbria (Perugia), Eremo delle Carceri (Assisi), Ancient Roman house of Vespasia Polla (Spoleto), Panicale (Panicale) and Palazzo della Corgna, Castiglione del Lago (Castiglione del Lago).

How many historic places are there in Umbria?

The atlas lists 1,044 historic places in Umbria: 255 museums, 228 castles, 171 archaeological sites, 133 historic villas and palaces, 124 abbeys and monasteries, 66 fortresses and towers, 38 historic theatres and 29 historic villages.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Umbria?

The places we list belong to: Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites, Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (568-774 A.D.) and The system of Italian-style condominio theatres of the 18th and 19th centuries in Central Italy.

Which historic places in Umbria can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) at National Gallery of Umbria (Perugia), Museo archeologico nazionale dell'Umbria (Perugia), Treasure Museum of the basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi (Assisi), Sant'Agata (Spoleto) and Museo archeologico nazionale di Orvieto (Orvieto) and 18 more. Check the conditions on the official website.