Umbria, in the middle of the Italian peninsula above Rome and next to Tuscany , possesses, as the tourist brochures claim, a "vocation for beauty".
The picturesque setting, the lightness and purity of the air, the limpidity ot the sky, the presence of 100 thermal and mineral water springs, the lakes and rivers, the spectacular waterfalls, characterize this region, where life rhythm is still quiet and people like to keep alive their own ancient traditions.
Its towns, artistic gema which have maintained their original aspect and are at a short distance from one another, make of Umbria a "town-region" perhaps unique in the world. They are all of medieval origin,and they all watch over noteworthy works of art, in the churches, in the art galleries and in the characteristic squares, they all preserve the mystery ot the etruscan stones, the boldness of the Roman works, the pureness ot the Christian architecture and the mildness of the Renaissance paintings.

Paciano, situated on the slopes of Monte Petrarvella at 329 metres above sea level, is a perfectly preserved medieval village, sourrounded by valuable olive groves and thick woodland. Its panorama ranges from Lake Trasimeno to the Valdichiana and Monte Amiata.