Discover Magical UmbriaThe region of Umbria is named for the Umbri tribe, who settled in the region in protohistoric times (6th century BC): 672 BC is the legendary date of foundation of the town of Terni (Interamna). Their language was Umbrian, a relative of Latin and Oscan. In the early days of Italian history, Umbria may be taken as having extended over the greater part of northern and central Italy.