All you music lovers out there, get ready for “Terni in Jazz.” Umbria is known throughout the world for its jazz events, and the Cultural Association Charlie has organized concerts and workshops for “Terni in Jazz.” This site offers information on dates, places, prices of the concerts. Have a look at the programme and decide ahead of time how you would like to participate. There will even be an evening dedicated to ear training so you can better recognize the differences between blues, swing, bebop, jazz, R&R. You can also participate in courses about music history, music journalism and much more.

Trasinet is a portal dedicated to Lake Trasimeno in Umbria and its surrounding Comunes: Castiglione sul Lago Città della Pieve, Magione, Paciano, Passignano sul Trasimeno, Panicale, Piegaro and Tuoro sul Trasimeno. It may only be in Italian for now, but this site is definitely worth a visit if you love nature and Italy. So take out your Italian-English dictionaries because you can learn about off the beaten path places and get helpful tips that are not usually known to foreign tourists. You can also plan your trip directly through this site by booking your stay in: hotels, farmhouses, bed and breakfast guest houses, camp grounds, holiday homes, and apartments.

This is a useful site if you are interested in taking a vacation in Umbria. The site is mainly in Italian, but you can at least see the headings in English. Not only is it possible to find a farmhouse, but you also look for an apartment to rent, hotels, villas, and bed and breakfast guest homes, based on your town or area of choice. Each type of accommodation has a brief description, contact info and a link to their site. The News section is dedicated to events, shows, exhibits, projects and any last minute deals and offers on holiday stays in farmhouses, B&Bs and country houses in Umbria.

This resourceful site was created by American Bill Thayer who has invited us to take a look in his diary through Umbria documented with interesting facts and beautiful photos. If you are planning a trip to Umbria to get a feel for medieval history or if you are simply looking for some information or facts on Umbria, then this site is a great starting point. Bill has spent over a year in total exploring the 92 comuni (towns) in Umbria on foot and has provided us with plenty of information so we can plan either walking or biking tours. Of course there is a ton of info for those of us who want to use a car. We can also find info on churches, art, monuments and villages that are not typically found in regular guide books or sites.

“Umbria e Arte” is the name of this regional portal that deals with art, tourism and culture. You can find information on farmhouses, hotels, country houses, and bed and breakfast homes so you can plan your ideal holiday in Umbria, but unfortunately this site is only available in Italian for now. There is a big area dedicated to events promoted by the region: exhibits, festivals, cultural events, concerts, and food and wine events. If you are a food and wine lover, you can find recommended itineraries that include wine, olive oil and local food taste testing. For architecture fans, there is a list of towns that are home to architectural jewels.

Umbria in Campagna is a consortium of farmhouses, vacation homes, country houses and villas. The site has made your search much easier by breaking the accommodation up by geographical area. There is a brief introduction as well to the various areas of Umbria such as Spoleto, Assisi, Perugia and Gubbio, just to name a few. You can also choose an accommodation based on the facilities offered: swimming pool, accessible for disabled persons, internet, cable, etc.

Holidays in Umbria promotes accommodation in Umbria and their site is easily accessible even if you don’t speak Italian, because the site is also in English. You can look for farmhouses, bed and breakfast guesthomes, country houses, villas, vacation homes, historical homes: each accommodation listed also has detailed information on prices and facilities offers with photos. You may also book online directly as soon as you find something that suites your needs. Other services found on the site: car rental services, last minute offers, vacation packages.

This is a wonderful site for those of you interested in the Medieval Ages: history, art, folklore of Medieval Umbria. The site is definitely worth checking out even if it is only in Italian at the moment. Under Events, you can find a list of historical and religious events from the period. If you are looking for some architecture, look under Castles and Fortresses and Religious Buildings for descriptions and details on how to visit the structures by train or car. Under Saints and Famous Figures, learn more about the men and women who have shaped history. Of course, there is a list of museums with descriptions and contact information. Finally, the site also offers suggested itineraries, ranging from spiritual tours to local food and wine stops and from traditional products to folklore and ancient crafts.

This site, in English and Italian, represents a tourist agency based in Umbria. It provides services to tourists, offering information on sightseeing, excursions, guided tours, language and cooking courses. You can also look for an apartment, country house, and villa for your vacation based on geographical area of preference. If you are looking to buy, check out the section that lists structures for sale, which includes prices and many details.

This site is divided into three parts: culture, events and local products. These three sections, only in Italian for now, provide the reader with a quite complete picture of Umbria and its uniqueness. Under events, you can find all the information relative to what is happening from area to area with dates. Local products offers information on dishes and Umbrian delicacies. The section on culture has historical and geographical information about the towns with recommendations on museums, structures and monuments to visit. There are also recommendations on hotels, farmhouses and rental apartments in the region.