cathedral
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
A 13th-century basilica housing Giotto's frescoes and the tomb of St. Francis, a major pilgrimage destination.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Umbria, Italy · Europe
Perugia is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Lacugnano, 56km from Frasassi Caves.
Perugia is a city located in Umbria, Italy. With a population of 120,137, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Perugia sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Perugia to your route.
Perugia ( pə-ROO-jə, US also -jee-ə, pay-; Italian: [peˈruːdʒa] ; Latin: Perusia) is the capital city of Umbria and the province of Perugia in Central Italy, crossed by the River Tiber. The city is located about 164 km (102 mi) north of Rome and 148 km (92 mi) southeast of Florence. It covers a high hilltop and partRead more
of the valleys around the area. It has 162,467 inhabitants as of 2025.
The history of Perugia dates back to the Etruscan period, with Perugia serving as one of the main Etruscan cities.
The city is also known as a university town, with the University of Perugia founded in 1308, the University for Foreigners, and some smaller colleges such as the Academy of Fine Arts "Pietro Vannucci" (Italian: Accademia di Belle Arti "Pietro Vannucci") public athenaeum founded in 1573, the Perugia University Institute of Linguistic Mediation for translators and interpreters, and the Music Conservatory of Perugia founded in 1788.
Perugia is also a well-known cultural and artistic centre of Italy. The city hosts multiple annual festivals and events, such as the Umbria Jazz Festival in July, and the International Journalism Festival in April, and is associated with multiple notable people in the arts.
Painter Pietro Vannucci, nicknamed Perugino, was a native of Città della Pieve, near Perugia. He decorated the local Sala del Cambio with a series of frescoes, and eight of his pictures can be seen in the National Gallery of Umbria.
Perugino may have been the teacher of Raphael, the great Renaissance artist who produced five paintings in Perugia (today no longer in the city) and one fresco. Another painter, Pinturicchio, lived in Perugia. Galeazzo Alessi is the most famous architect from Perugia.
The city's symbol is the griffin, which can be seen in the form of plaques and statues on buildings around the city. It is also the symbol of the local football club A.C. Perugia, who have previously played in the Serie A. Having never been Italian champions, the club went unbeaten in the 1978–79 season despite finishing second in the championship.
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Perugia is located in Umbria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 43.1122 latitude, 12.3888 longitude.
Perugia has a population of approximately 120,137 people, making it a city in Italy.
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cathedral
A 13th-century basilica housing Giotto's frescoes and the tomb of St. Francis, a major pilgrimage destination.
18 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
The birthplace of St. Francis, featuring the magnificent Basilica with Giotto's frescoes set against the slopes of Monte Subasio.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Surrealist 'ideal city' of stacked theatres, towers and esoteric symbols built by Milanese architect Tomaso Buzzi from 1958 inside a Franciscan convent's grounds. Deep in rural Umbria and visitable by reservation only, it feels like walking into a dream.
31 km · about 35 min drive
cathedral
A dramatic Umbrian hill town perched atop volcanic tufa cliffs, crowned by one of Italy's most ornate Gothic cathedrals.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A Renaissance hilltop town in southern Tuscany celebrated for its Vino Nobile wine and elegant Piazza Grande.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
An ancient Umbrian town famous for its towering Roman aqueduct bridge, the Ponte delle Torri, and its annual arts festival.
51 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
One of Europe's largest show-cave systems, discovered in 1971: the Ancona Abyss entrance chamber could swallow Milan Cathedral. Guided routes wind past 1.4-million-year-old stalagmites deep under the Marche's Genga gorge.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
A tiny Tuscan town redesigned in the 15th century as an ideal Renaissance city and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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