Perugia dominates the Tiber Valley from a high, irregular and rough hill: the particular feature of the
land has generated a wide variety of urbanistic development.
The rich artistic and cultural patrimony and the natural environment make Perugia an unique city of major
importance.
Perugia has been inhabited ever since the prehistoric times; it was first a settlement of the
Umbrians, then it passed under the rule of the Etruscans, becoming one of the most important cities in
the High Tiber Valley.
Perugia, the capital city of Umbria, is famous for its “Universita per Stranieri”, University for
foreigners. People come from all over the world to visit Perugia and study Italian language.
This gives the town a certain cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Perugia is also famous for the Umbria Jazz Festival held every year in July, visited by the world greatest
Jazz musicians. While in October Perugia becomes the chocolate capital of Italy because of its Chocolate
Festival.
