Cadogan"s acclaimed guide is the perfect travelling 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.Hand-picked, unusual places to stay and eat, easy-to-use maps, clear layout and rich cultural background detail combine with reliable advice on everything from Renaissance palazzos and colorful feste to rural agriturismi and tantalizing vineyards.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.