City: Umbria
Things to do in Umbria, Italy: The Best Bridges
Umbria (/ˈʌmbriə/ UM-bree-ə; Italian pronunciation: [ˈumbrja]), is one of the twenty regions of Italy, located in central Italy. It is the only Italian region having neither a coastline nor a border with other countries. It includes the Lake Trasimeno, Marmore's Falls, and is crossed by the River Tiber. The regional capital is Perugia. Umbria is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, culinary delights, artistic legacy, and influence on culture.
Restaurants in Umbria
1. Ponte delle Torri
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4.5 based on 1,620 reviews
Built in 1350 AD to create an easy access road to Montelucco, this stately bridge is 264 feet high and 760 feet long, and features nine tall pylons that separate its narrow graceful arches.
Reviewed By rmfigueroa59
Spoleto was a great visit, starting with the escalators which allowed easy access to main areas of the city by avoiding steep uphill walks. What a fantastic system! Took the escalators to the central part of the city for awesome paninis and local vino, and then to the main attractions. After reaching the castle (La Rocca) we soaked in the spectacular views of the incredible Ponte delle Torri and the surrounding areas. Did not walk to it but I think that you can actually walk thru the Ponte across the canyon to the other side.Such an impressive structure that has lasted centuries, a must see!
2. Via dell’Acquedotto
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4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By backpacker31 - Boynton Beach, United States
After being unable to walk the ancient aqueduct in Genoa, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to do so here in Perugia - with significantly easier access! From just behind the Duomo I picked up the staircase that led down to the aqueduct. I walked until the end which was practically at the doorstep of Piazza dell’Universita. Along the aqueduct I passed lovely old homes and buildings. The views from this lofty perch overlooking the ancient city were magnificent. An absolute must-do when in Perugia.
3. Ponte Fonnaia
4. Ponte Cardona
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
In the 90ies the Military Geographic Institute in Florence (IGM) identified the coordinates of the geographic centre of the Italian peninsula, to be exact in Narni in the Umbria region where a stone was placed in the ancient woods near Ponte Cardona over the Roman aqueduct Formina which brought water to the town of Narni until 1924. The historical presence of Francis of Assisi in the nearby Santo Speco adds to the spirituality of the place still perceived as a vital energy which the surrounding setting transmits
