Umbria has a wealth of cultural treasures – from medieval hilltop towns to ornate churches, archaeological sites and contemporary art exhibitions. Umbria is also home to a variety of celebrations and festivals that shine a spotlight on food, music, art, and history, bringing visitors from around the world to central Italy.

Art appreciation
The region hosts a diverse assortment of festivals celebrating the arts. One of the most famous is the internationally renowned Umbria Jazz Festival. For more than 50 years, this festival has been attracting the world’s top jazz talent to Perugia for a 10-day program in July. The event has been so successful it has grown to include a winter jazz festival in Orvieto and a weekend of jazz in Terni in the fall.