The Umbrian arts
In a journey through art and music, from antiquity to the modern day, let us tempt you with the best of what Umbria’s culture has to offer.
The birthplace of Renaissance painter Pietro Perugino, whose work includes The Delivery of the Keys, Umbria continues to celebrate the life of this local artistic legend hundreds of years on. Perugino’s work can be found on display today at the National Gallery in Perugia and the Museo di San Francesco in Montefalco.
Closer to home, and as part of ongoing renovations at Antognolla’s 12th-century castle, Senior Design Manager Elizaveta Terletskaya describes the upcoming restoration works for two ornate oil paintings originally hung from the two sides of the main altar in the Saint Agata chapel. One, a depiction of Saint Elisabetta and Saint Giovannino, and the other a Madonna with Jesus and Saint Giovannino. When it comes to the preservation of artwork and historical artefacts, Terletskaya believes there is ‘no unimportant details.’
From art to music, visit our Region in July to experience Europe’s oldest and most important jazz festivals, Umbria Jazz. Founded by former local Carlo Pagnotta in 1973, the festival has staged performances by musical legends such as Lady Gaga, Liza Minelli, Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, Tony Bennett and more. In the summer, concerts are held outdoors surrounded by Perugia’s most beautiful sights. This year Umbria Jazz is taking place between 13th – 21st July. Learn more about the festival in our magazine here.
In a quieter moment, explore some of the region’s most beautiful architectural landmarks. With a focus on the arts, we recommend visiting…
La Scarzuola in Montegabbione
The 20th-century architect Tomaso Buzzi’s highly original complex with fantasy-like features, disproportionate stairways, and tunnels, leaves an everlasting impression on visitors.
Duomo of Orvieto in Orvieto
A 14th-century Gothic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The façade of the cathedral is decorated with vibrant frescoes, mosaics, sculptures, and bronze elements.
Villa of Mosaics in Spello
One of the most extraordinary archaeological discoveries in Umbria, with nearly 500 square meters of recovered mosaic tiles with geometric decorations, drawings of wild animals and mythical creatures, human figures, and scenes of ancient everyday life.
Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia
A Gothic town hall which now houses the National Gallery of Umbria, an art gallery of international renown with a collection of paintings and sculptures from the 13th to 19th centuries. The gallery even made a dedication in 2023 to our previously mentioned Umbrian Renaissance painter, Pietro Perugino. Find out more in the first edition of the Antognolla magazine.
With an abundance of art, historic monuments, architecture, creative events and century-old traditions, there are fewer more culturally rich regions than Umbria.