Download or read book Cadogan Guide Umbria written by Dana Facaros and published by Cadogan Guides (USA). This book was released on 2009 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is the perfect traveling companion to the "green heart of Italy." The authors-one-time Umbrian residents-take the reader deep into bucolic valleys and wooded hills, while their illuminating commentary showcases the architectural heritage of this bewitching region. Lingering tales of an eventful history full of Roman and Medieval treasures are skillfully relayed alongside mouth-watering insights into the robust flavors of the region in a guide that is as fascinating as it is practical.