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| Provincia di Perugia | |
|---|---|
| Name | Provincia di Perugia |
| Settlement type | Province |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | Italy |
| Subdivision type1 | Region |
| Subdivision name1 | Umbria |
| Seat | Perugia |
| Area total km2 | 6648 |
| Population density km2 | auto |
| Vehicle registration | PG |
Provincia di Perugia is the larger of the two provinces of Umbria in central Italy, encompassing the regional capital Perugia and a wide interior territory characterized by hill towns, river valleys, and lakes. It borders the provinces of Terni, the regions of Tuscany and Marche, and the region of Lazio; its landscape includes the Apennine Mountains, the Tiber basin and Lake Trasimeno. The province hosts a mixture of medieval urban centers such as Assisi, Gubbio, and Spoleto alongside rural communes and industrial areas.
The province occupies much of northern and central Umbria and contains varied physiography: the Monti Sibillini to the northeast, the Monte Subasio near Assisi, and the Valnerina valley carved by the Nera River. Major water bodies include Lake Trasimeno, the Tiber River, and the Nera River tributaries; the province also contains protected areas like the Monte Cucco and Monte Peglia parks. Elevation ranges from the plains around Foligno to high peaks such as Cima del Redentore in the Sibillini Mountains, and the region's soils and microclimates influence crops around Gualdo Tadino, Città di Castello, and Deruta.
Human settlement in the area dates to pre-Roman peoples such as the Umbri, with later incorporation into the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire; archaeological sites include Herculaneum-era ruins and medieval remains in Spello and Bevagna. During the Middle Ages, communes like Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, and Orvieto (nearby) competed with the Papal States and the Holy Roman Empire for influence; events such as conflicts with the Guelphs and Ghibellines shaped urban fortunes. Renaissance artists like Pietro Vannucci (Perugino) and Niccolò Alunno worked in the province's churches, while later political changes saw incorporation into the Kingdom of Italy during the 19th century, influenced by figures such as Giuseppe Garibaldi and events like the Risorgimento.
The provincial seat is Perugia; the province historically comprised many comuni including Assisi, Spello, Bevagna, Todi (bordering), Foligno, Gubbio, Città di Castello, Marsciano, Umbertide, Gualdo Tadino, Deruta, Passignano sul Trasimeno, Castiglione del Lago, and Montone. Administrative organization follows Italian law with municipal mayors such as those of Perugia and Assisi and inter-municipal bodies coordinating services formerly overseen at provincial level; the province interacts with the regional council of Umbria and national ministries in Rome like the Ministry of the Interior.
Economic activity blends agriculture, artisan production, manufacturing, and tourism. Agricultural products include olives for olive oil around Spoleto and Foligno, cereals near Città di Castello, and vineyards producing wines associated with Orvieto and local denominations; artisan ceramics from Deruta and textiles from Gubbio and Gualdo Tadino have historical importance. Industrial sites near Perugia and Terni (adjacent) host companies in mechanics and food processing; major employers historically include firms tied to Buitoni-type food industries and local cooperatives. Cultural events generate income in Assisi religious tourism, music festivals like the Umbria Jazz festival in Perugia, and fairs held in Gubbio and Foligno.
Population centers include Perugia, Foligno, Città di Castello, Gubbio, Spoleto, and Assisi; demographic trends reflect urban concentration in provincial capitals and aging populations in rural communes such as Valfabbrica and Sigillo. Migration patterns have involved internal movement from villages to Perugia and international immigration to industrial zones; census data collected by ISTAT informs planning for services in towns like Bastia Umbra and Marsciano. Religious affiliation centers on the Catholic Church with major sites at Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and dioceses such as Perugia-Città della Pieve.
The province is rich in cultural heritage: the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue; the Romanesque architecture of Spoleto and the Rocca Maggiore in Assisi; and medieval palaces in Gubbio and Perugia displaying works by Perugino, Pinturicchio, and Federico da Montefeltro. Festivals include Calendimaggio in Assisi, the Quintana in Foligno, and the Corsa dei Ceri in Gubbio. Culinary traditions feature dishes tied to Lentils of Castelluccio near the Sibillini, truffles from the Monti Martani area, and wines historically linked to Orvieto producers.
Transport corridors connect the province via the A1 Motorway (nearby), the E45 (former SS3 Flaminia), and regional railways linking Perugia with Foligno, Città di Castello, and Terni; the province is served by the small Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport near Sant'Egidio. Local roads traverse mountain passes such as those in the Apennines and link lakefront towns on Lake Trasimeno like Castiglione del Lago. Utilities and services involve regional bodies based in Perugia and collaborations with national agencies like RFI for rail infrastructure.
Key destinations include the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, the medieval center of Gubbio, the Roman amphitheater in Spoleto, and Lake Trasimeno with its islands including Isola Maggiore. Cultural institutions include the National Gallery of Umbria in Perugia and museums such as the Museo Civico in Gubbio and the Museum of the Cathedral in Città di Castello. Outdoor attractions range from trekking in the Monti Sibillini National Park and caving in Monte Cucco to cycling routes through the Valnerina; events attracting visitors include Umbria Jazz, the Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto, and religious pilgrimages to Assisi.
Category:Provinces of Italy Category:Geography of Umbria Category:Perugia (province)