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Tthe unique atmosphere of the city is owed to the stunning medieval centre that has been left to us from the 13th and 14th centuries when Perugia was at the height of its power.
Originally, an Etruscan settlement not unlike Orvieto, we suggest you start your discovery of the city by passing under the intact Etruscan arch (Arco Etrusco), still the gateway to the main pedestrian area.
Before exploring the many narrow alleyways hiding typical Umbrian restaurants and shops, place yourself in Piazza IV Novembre and take in the magnificence of the Cathdral of San Lorenzo (an Etruscan well marks the entrance), the Maggiore Fountain (note the reliefs from Aesops Fables) and Palazzo dei Priori (13th century home of the National Gallery of Umbria)
For the equally impressive view of the valley 500 meters below, walk along Corso Vannucci to Rocca Paolina.
Perugia is also university town and the local population has long been accustomed to the presence of visitors from other countries.
The University for Foreigners for Italian Language Studies is the oldest and most prestigious institute of its kind in Italy.
The city is only one and a half hours drive from Rome and Florence and five hours from Milan.
