Perugia is the capital of the region of Umbria, in the center of Italy, and makes a good base for exploring Umbria. Perugia is a lively medieval walled hill town with many historic buildings, people-filled squares, and great views over the valley. Perugia's historic center has several important monuments and a good central square. Perugia's history goes back to the ninth century BC and there are Etruscan remains still visible in the city. Find Perugia's top attractions and recommended hotels and restaurants on this Perugia map.
Perugia is a very cosmopolitan city with good restaurants and shops. Perugia is home to two universities and its University for Foreigners is a great place to learn Italian. Perugia hosts a world-famous jazz festival in the summer.
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