Perugia, Italy

Perugia is a city in Italy, the largest one in the region of Umbria. The city has an ancient history dating back to Etruscan times, when it was one of the twelve cities of the Etruscan Confederation. During the Second Punic War, Perugia sided with Rome, then became a colony of the Empire. After the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, it was ruled by the Lombards and later handed over to the Papal States. 
In Perugia, many popes took refuge during the riots in Rome, and five conclaves were held here. In 1860, Perugia and the region of Umbria joined the Kingdom of Italy. Perugia is now famous as a remarkable art center. The famous Italian artist Pietro Vanucci - Perugino worked here, and his student was the famous Renaissance artist Raphael.
In Perugia interesting to visit and see are: Cathedral of St. Lawrence and the Old Fountain; The Palace of the Magistrates; The Exchange of Guilds; The National Gallery of Umbria; Church of St. Augustine; St. Angel's Church; The Church of St. Severius with a mural by Raphael; St. Dominic Church; St. Peter's Church; The fortress; The Archaeological Museum and others.