This astonishing city is crossed by the river Tiber, covering a high hilltop and part of the valleys around the area. Once one of the main cities of the Etruscan civilisation, its history goes back to the same period. Discover this famous university town that is also the capital of the Italian region of Umbria. Perugia was also the centre of the great Umbrian school of painting during the 15th century. It is still a well-known cultural and artistic centre of Italy, hosting many annual jazz festivals and events. There is much more to know in this city that is as old as Western civilisation itself.