Assisi in the Umbrian region boasts a beautiful Basilica and is bathed in so much historical importance all thanks to one man, Saint Francis of Assisi.
If you want to take an easy Florence to Tuscany train journey to somewhere like Florence but a bit smaller, you need to visit Siena. Its charming, cute and compact.
If you’re desperate to visit a beach, the village of Calambrone is only a short bus journey north of Livorno. It’s such a hidden gem, you’ll find only Italian speakers here.
Just some of Perugia’s highlights include a stunning marble fountain in the central piazza and the medieval Priori Palace which displays local Umbrian art.