Nestled in the heart of Italy, Perugia is the gem of Umbria—a region known as the “green heart” of the country. While it lacks a coastline, this historic city more than makes up for it with its charm and strategic location.

With approximately 160,000 residents, Perugia ranks as Italy’s 30th most populated city. Though it cannot compete in size with larger metropolitan hubs, it strikes an ideal balance between a livable, human-scale lifestyle and the professional and real estate opportunities typical of its bigger sisters.