Perugia
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Latest page update: 6 February 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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Perugia is the political and cultural hub of Umbria which is just one reason why it's an ideal place to base yourselves if planning a tour of the region.
The city dates back to Etruscan times and is located on a hilltop perch giving it a commanding, defensive position, further enhanced by its medieval walls, much of which are still intact. This is a city with a very young feel to it, in large part owed to its famous university with some 35,000 students making up the overall population of around 170,000. |
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Comune di Perugia
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Province: Perugia
Region: Umbria Population: 162,362 (source: ISTAT 1 January 2023) Total size: 450 km² Elevation: 493 metres Top sights: Piazza IV Novembre, Cathedral, Galleria Nazionale Close by: Assisi, Corciano, Lake Trasimeno, Bastia Umbra Recommended stay: Locanda della Posta Boutique Hotel |
