Many of the towns in Umbria were established by the Etruscans who have left many traces in this lovely region. Umbria also shows signs of the great Roman Empire, for example in town planning, the Roman theatre, bridges and basilicas.
Umbria is a fantastic place for people wishing to see and experience the Middle Ages with their own eyes, as the region has a wealth of beautiful and impressive building works from the Middle Ages.
The Renaissance is another period which has also left its mark on Umbria. Many Umbrian towns also show signs of this period.
