Calling itself the green heart of Italy, the landlocked region of Umbria is known for its truffles and olive oil, roast pork and sausage, wine and cheese.
It also has great cultural riches — many of them in hill towns like Orvieto, Perugia and Assisi.
The cultural and culinary treasures of the region can easily be reached by train from Rome, which lies just to the south, or from Florence, to the north.
From Rome, a logical starting point is Orvieto, only a little over an hour away, with trains available about once an hour.
Some leave from the main Termini station; others from the massive multilevel Tiburtina station, easy to get to on the Rome subway.
Organizations:
of, Orvieto —
Locations:
Italy, Umbria, Orvieto, Perugia, Assisi, San Francesco, of Umbria, Rome, Florence