Perugia's old centre hinges around Corso Vannucci, named after the local painter Piero Vannucci (Perugino).
At its northern end lies Piazza IV Novembre, dominated by Fontana Maggiore, a 13th century fountain by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano.
To the rear rises Perugia's 15th century Duomo, its entrance flanked by a statue of Pope Julius II (1555) and a pulpit built for Siena's San Bernardino.
Away from the Corso is the Oratorio di San Bernardino on Piazza San Francesco, with a colourful facade by Agostino di Duccio.
Beyond the old city walls on borgo XX giugno stands San Pietro, Perugia's most extravagantly decorated church.
Founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in 1463, the best feature of the fine interior is the wooden choir (1526).
Piazza Giordano Bruno is home to San Domenico, Umbria's largest churc, which is known for the Gothic tomb of Benedict XI and decoration by Agostino di Duccio.

Sights at a glance:
Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell'Umbria;
Palazzo dei Priori;
Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria.