Perugia

Perugia is located 85 mi/135 km north of Rome, the capital of Umbria. It is a beautiful hill town and important city for Umbrian and Tuscan art. Visit the National Gallery-works by Fra Angelico, Piero della Francesca and Perugino and the 13th-century marble and bronze Maggiore Fountain. The chapel in Piazza San Severo has frescoes by Raphael and Perugino. Don't miss the Piazza 4 November -town square and the Palazzo dei Priori, then walk the town's old streets. There's a well-preserved Etruscan arch that was once part of the medieval fortifications on the northern side of town. The Carducci Gardens offer a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. Perugia would also make an excellent base to explore the surrounding region by car.