DESTINATION GUIDE

Umbria & the Marche

“Medieval hill towns, caves and family adventures”

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An honest read on this corner of Italy

Umbria and the Marche combine storybook hill towns, castles, Roman sites and wide natural parks with a relaxed central Italian atmosphere. Families can explore Assisi, Perugia, Urbino and Gubbio, enjoy Lake Trasimeno, hike in Monte Subasio or Monte Cucco, and discover caves, fortresses and archaeological parks. It’s an excellent destination for culture-rich road trips with plenty of outdoor time.

KIDS LOVE IT BECAUSE

3 reasons our team flagged

  • They can explore castles, towers, medieval lanes and Roman ruins that feel like real-life adventure settings.

  • Nature is easy to enjoy here, with lake beaches, boat trips, caves, gorges and family-friendly walks in regional parks.

  • There are fun attractions tailored to families, including Città della Domenica and Perugia’s minimetrò.

CURATED FOR FAMILIES

Curated places & activities

Aggregated from OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and Wikivoyage, then ranked by our editorial team for family fit.

Ranked by family relevance

1
NATURE RESERVE

Lake Trasimeno Park

Lake Trasimeno Park is perfect for families thanks to its easy lakeside walks, beaches, boat trips and picnic spots where kids can play outdoors.

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2
THEME PARK

Città della Domenica

Città della Domenica is a classic family theme park with animals, rides and play areas that keep children entertained for a full day.

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3
TOWN

Assisi

Assisi enchants families with its walkable medieval streets, impressive basilicas and plenty of gelato stops for kids.

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4

Perugia

City

Perugia offers families a lively historic center, fun minimetro ride and lots of cafes and piazzas where children can roam safely.

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5

Parco naturale regionale della Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi

Nature reserve

Parco Regionale Gola della Rossa e Frasassi is great for adventurous families who enjoy hiking, caves and nature experiences together.

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6

Parco del Monte Cucco

Nature reserve

Parco Regionale del Monte Cucco is ideal for families who love picnics, easy walks and open mountain scenery for kids to explore.

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7

Parco del Monte Subasio

Nature reserve

Parco Regionale del Monte Subasio lets families enjoy gentle hikes, panoramic views and fresh air just above Assisi.

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8

Urbino

Town

Urbino charms families with its compact hilltop center, castle-like Ducal Palace and relaxed streets for strolling with kids.

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9

Gubbio

Town

Gubbio is fun for families thanks to its medieval atmosphere, steep lanes and quirky features like the cable car baskets up the hill.

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10

Ascoli Piceno

Town

Ascoli Piceno gives families a beautiful main square, towers and bridges that feel like a real-life history playground for kids.

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11

Spoleto

Town

Spoleto mixes castle walls, ancient bridges and pedestrian streets, making it easy and engaging to explore with children.

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12

Orvieto

Town

Orvieto delights families with its dramatic cliff-top setting, underground tours and a grand cathedral that impresses kids and adults alike.

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13

Riserva naturale statale Gola del Furlo

Nature reserve

The Gola del Furlo nature reserve is great for family picnics, easy walks and spotting wildlife in a spectacular gorge setting.

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14

Archaeological Park of Urbs Salvia

Archaeological site

Parco archeologico di Urbs Salvia lets kids wander among Roman ruins and imagine ancient life in a spacious outdoor setting.

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15

Ricina

Archaeological site

Teatro romano Helvia Recina offers families an open-air Roman theatre to explore and run around in safely.

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16

Suasa

Archaeological site

The Parco Archeologico Regionale della Città Romana di Suasa combines countryside and Roman remains that kids can see up close.

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17

Rocca Roveresca

Castle

Rocca Roveresca is a fortress-like castle where children enjoy walking along walls and exploring towers.

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18

Castello Bufalini

Castle

Castello Bufalini feels like a real fairy-tale castle, making history exciting and tangible for kids.

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19

Castle of the Knights Hospitaller in Magione

Castle

The Castello del Sovrano Militare Ordine di Malta fascinates families with its knights-and-castles atmosphere and lake views nearby.

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20

Castle of Montesperello

Castle

Castello di Montesperello offers a picturesque hilltop castle setting where children can soak up stories of medieval life.

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SOURCES · OPENSTREETMAP · WIKIDATA · WIKIVOYAGE · TRIBES EDITORIAL

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