Province of Perugia

The province of Perugia is an administrative region in Umbria whose main city spreads across multiple hills connected by narrow streets, staircases, and passages from different historical periods. It combines Etruscan foundations with Roman infrastructure and medieval stone buildings into a layered urban structure.

The Etruscans founded this settlement in the 6th century BC as a major center before Romans took control in 310 BC and expanded it. The Middle Ages brought new phases of building and urban growth that shaped the layout we see today.

The gallery in Palazzo dei Priori houses works by local painters like Perugino and displays medieval and Renaissance art that shaped the region's artistic identity. The building itself stands as a center of creative life, where visitors can see how the province valued art and beauty.

The area has two universities, multiple museums, and good transport links to Rome and Florence, making it a hub for education and travel in central Italy. Visitors should expect steep streets and many stairs when exploring the hilly old town.

Beneath the modern city, the Rocca Paolina fortress contains preserved medieval streets that form an underground neighborhood from earlier times. This hidden layer shows how the city was built over itself and lets visitors walk through old homes and passages.

Location: Umbria

Capital city: Perugia

Shares border with: Province of Pesaro and Urbino, Province of Ancona, Province of Macerata, Ascoli Piceno, Province of Rieti, province of Terni, Province of Siena, Province of Arezzo

Website: https://provincia.perugia.it

GPS coordinates: 43.11210,12.38880

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04