Perugia is one of Italy’s most beautiful and fascinating cities, renowned for its artistic, cultural, and historical heritage.
It is located in central Italy: both Florence and Rome are about two hours away by train.
At the geographic heart of the country, Perugia still preserves the marks of its past: Piazza IV Novembre, Palazzo dei Priori, the Fontana Maggiore, Etruscan and medieval walls, ancient city gates, the remains of the majestic Rocca Paolina fortress, and the Temple of Sant’Angelo.
The city is home to museums of international significance: the Archaeological Museum, with sections dedicated to prehistory and the Roman and Etruscan eras, the Museo Capitolare, and the National Gallery of Umbria, which houses treasures of medieval and Renaissance painting and sculpture.
In addition to its two universities, Perugia also hosts the Pietro Vannucci Academy of Fine Arts, the Francesco Morlacchi Conservatory of Music, and the Augusta Municipal Library, which preserves particularly valuable manuscripts and ancient volumes.
The city also boasts a vibrant and innovative cultural scene: Umbria Jazz, the International Journalism Festival, the Sagra Musicale Umbra, Eurochocolate, Umbria Music Fest, Umbria Wine Festival, and Umbria Libri are all internationally acclaimed events.
The regional capital of Umbria is also surrounded by an area dotted with small architectural gems, known worldwide: Assisi, Gubbio, Orvieto, Todi, Spello, Bevagna, and Corciano are must-see destinations on a tourist and cultural itinerary of extraordinary beauty.