Accessible holidays in Umbria

The Balcony of Umbria

In the green heart of Italy, a family tradition

Located in the heart of Bevagna, it opens onto Piazza Silvestri, with its distinctive asymmetrical shape and striking, elegant appearance; it is a place of great charm and history.

The ancient Roman city near Collemancio

Where time has stood still.

Experience 800 years of history in the famous woods where the patron saint of Italy meditated and prayed.As you climb to the top of the 14th-century tower, the Bosco di San Francesco unfolds. Feast your eyes on Michelangelo Pistoletto's "Third Paradise" – a masterpiece of 121 olive trees, arranged in double rows to form three large concentric circles – that symbolises the union between heaven and earth. Back on the ground, take the artist's invitation and walk the winding road among the rows, becoming part of the work as you go. It's a real call for reflection on the possible peaceful coexistence between man and nature.

Immerse yourself in Italy's historic city of Orvieto with a single-pass ticket to all of its best museums and attractions.Explore ceramics and bronze items excavated from the area, on view at the National Archaeological Museum. Glimpse the city's spiritual history at Orvieto Cathedral. See the vast complex that winds under the ancient quarter of Orvieto at the Well of the Quarry, and explore the foreboding Crocifisso del Tufo, an Etruscan necropolis that owes its name to a crucifix engraved in the tuff inside a rock chapel.By purchasing the Single Card, you're also entitled to discounts at other attractions.

Take a journey through time as you discover an ancient church, resigned to obscurity until it was rediscovered in 1979.Your tickets to the heart of ancient Narnia will bring you inside an underground church devoted to the Archangel Michael, which dates back to the 13th century. A multimedia experience will present the church as it changed over the years, and in adjacent rooms you’ll find out how Narnia’s ancient Roman aqueduct was excavated. There’s also a harrowing glimpse into the past as you enter the dungeons of the Holy Office of the Inquisition that were used to combat heresy. Graffiti from the prisoners’ cell still remains, and with the help of the Vatican archives, it’s been possible to reconstruct some of their stories. Your tour will also take you to the upper church – which served as the first cathedral of the city – with its Byzantine mosaic, frescoes, and other remains.