Perugia is located in central Italy and is the capital city in the region of Umbria. The city symbol is the griffin, and can be seen on various statues and plaques throughout the city of Perugia. Perugia is considered by many to be the central artistic contributer in Italy. The city has been the home of many famous painters, including Perugino (who taught Raphael, the famous renaissance painter), Pinturiccio, and Galeazzo Alessi.

 A favorite location in Perugia for many travellers is Lake Trasimene. Trasimene is the largest stretch of inland water in the Italian penninsula. The lake is home to pike, eel, carp, tench, and catfish and is open for sport and natural fishing with natural and artificial bait. In the surrounding lands on all sidefs of the lake are the remians of ancient Etruscan civilization, which are often visited by standalone travellers and tour groups.

In the hills surrounding Lake Trasimene, ruins castles and fortresses from the middle ages remain. Passignano, Monte del Lago and Castiglione del Lago are all still virtually in tact even after all of the time that has passed with little to no restoration effort. On the Maggiore and Polvese islands, remains of two castles survive and are often visited by tours.

 Perugia is a city rich in culture, with roots deep in the artistic movement during and before the renaissance. With so much beautiful art, it is hard to choose where to begin. While the city may not have as many sites to see as other cities in Italy, it is by far the most historically artistically advanced city in this region, and throughout the whole of Italy. Perugia would be a wonderful romantic getaway for couples with interest in fine art and ancient civilizations. The country side provides the perfect backdrop for a romantic picnic with a bottle of the regions locally produced wine.

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