Country Houses and Residences in the surroundings of Perugia, Umbria

• Podere Caldaruccio "La Pineta"

Home to many Renaissance painters, including Raphael’s teacher, Perugia is a central hub for culture and sightseeing. Start your day in Piazza IV Novembre and visit the majestic Cathedral of S. Lorenzo flanked by the large Fontana Maggiore in the square. Admire the Palazzo dei Priori, the most renowned civic structures built in Italy during the High Middle Ages.

Don’t miss the Umbrian National Gallery with works by Piero della Francesca, Perugino and Duccio. See a Raphael fresco inside the Church of San Severo, then explore an Etruscan chamber tomb. Replenish your soul with a visit to Assisi and the Basilica of St Francis with frescos by Giotto and Cimabue.

No visit to Perugia would be complete without a visit to the Perugina factory, where the famous ‘Baci’ chocolates are made. Find the time to visit the nearby towns of Spoleto and Gubbio, both perched on hilltops and filled with medieval and renaissance flair. Dine on a platter of grilled fish and an assortment of cheeses, all washed down with Trasimeno wine.

Nearby: Città di Castello, Norcia, Todi