Guida Turistica: Provincia di Perugia

The province of Perugia is located in the Umbria region, in central Italy. It borders the Marche region to the north, the Marche and Lazio regions to the east, Lazio and the province of Terni to the south, and Tuscany to the west.

The inhabitants of Perugia are called Perugians (masculine) and Perugian (feminine).

The province of Perugia includes 59 municipalities, including the capital city Perugia and other important centers such as Assisi, Spoleto, Gubbio, and Todi.

Among the unmissable attractions in the province of Perugia are: the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, the historic center of Perugia with the Fontana Maggiore and Rocca Paolina, the Temple of San Biagio in Montepulciano (a hamlet of Città della Pieve), the medieval village of Spoleto, and the Monte Cucco Park. Don’t forget to taste local products like black truffle and Sagrantino wine.

The ideal time to visit Perugia and its province is during spring (April-June) and autumn (September-October), when temperatures are mild and the Umbrian landscapes are painted in suggestive hues. Summer is pleasant but can be hot, while winter is cold, with occasional snowfall, especially in the mountainous areas.

The nearest airport to Perugia is the Umbria International Airport "San Francesco d'Assisi" (PEG), located about 15 km from the city center. You can reach Perugia by car (about 20 minutes) via the SS75, by taxi, or by shuttle bus service (line E004) operated by Busitalia. Alternatively, you can land at Rome (Fiumicino or Ciampino) or Florence airports and continue to Perugia by train or bus.