What is "umbria"

Umbria ( ; ), is a region of historic and modern central Italy. It is the only Italian region having neither a coastline nor a border with other countries. It includes the Lake Trasimeno, Cascata delle Marmore, and is crossed by the River Tiber. The regional capital is Perugia. Umbria is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, artistic legacy, and influence on culture.

The region is characterized by hills and historical towns such as Perugia (known as an important university centre), Assisi (a World Heritage Site associated with St. Francis of Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and other Franciscan sites, works by Giotto and Cimabue), Norcia (the hometown of St. Benedict), Gubbio, Spoleto, Todi, Città di Castello, Orvieto, Castiglione del Lago, Narni, Amelia, and other small cities. Contained within Umbria is Cospaia, a tiny republic created by accident that existed from 1440 to 1826.

Umbria is a region of modern Italy.

Umbria may also mean:

• Roman Umbria, the region of ancient Roman Italy
• RMS Umbria, a ship
• Eccellenza Umbria, a football team
• Naarda umbria, a moth species
• Punta Umbría, a municipality in Spain
• Umbri, an ancient italic people
• Lucin, Utah, also known as Umbria Junction