While Perugia is the capital city of both Umbria and the province of Perugia, it remains a largely underrated destination in Italy. Located in the center of the boot, it isn’t overcrowded with tourists or commercial shops, making it a charming, genuine locale to explore. One of Perugia’s main draws is its rich history. This Umbrian city was one of the main Etruscan communities; Today it successfully continues to highlight this heritage within its walls.

It’s also home to the early 14th-century University of Perugia—one of the oldest universities in Italy—and hosts countless festivals throughout the year including the Umbria Jazz and Eurochocolate.As a dynamic medieval town, it’s filled with a balanced combination of cute cafes, boutiques and eateries, as well as, grand historic buildings, bustling squares where people watching is second to none and an infinite number of cobbled stone roads that lead to expansive views of the surrounding landscape.