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Palazzo di Città From the castle, Via Vittorio Emanuele leads you down to the heart of the town, where Piazza Garibaldi is overlooked by the elegant Palazzo di Città and the Chiesa di San Rocco (known as the Fundrò); the latter has an impressive doorway carved out of tufa.
Palazzo del Municipio The citys finest palazzi hug the attractive Piazza Cavour. On its northern flank, Palazzo del Municipio, built in 1562 and reconstructed after being razed during WWII, abuts the imposing 14th-century Gothic Palazzo del Podestà; neither are open to the public.
Museo Madonna del Parto Sansepolcro was the birthplace of Piero della Francesca and is an important stop on any itinerary inspired by his work. On your way from Arezzo, stop in Monterchi to see his famous fresco Madonna del Parto . A sensitive touch: pregnant women get free admission.
Museo Giannettino Luxoro This early-20th-century villa has a huge collection of decorative objects: 18th-century clocks, silverware, ceramics and furniture. Dont expect modern lines – the cliff-side former holiday home was built in a historicist style specifically to house the collection.
Museo delle Porte e delle Mura Urbiche Next door to the Chiesa di SantAngelo, in the 14th-century Porta SantAngelo, the citys largest medieval gateway, this museum whisks you through the history of the citys defences. Even more engrossing are the sweeping views of Perugia from this vantage point.
Cathedral & Museo Cristiano This 16th-century cathedral houses the Museo Cristiano. Its 8th-century stone Altar of Ratchis is a stunning Lombard relic. Sharp-etched carvings, including a be-quiffed Jesus with one very piercing stare, dramatically pop against the smooth white background.
Murano Murano has been the home of Venetian glass-making since the 13th century. Tour a factory for a behind-the-scenes look at production or visit the Museo del Vetro near the Museo vaporetto stop. Note that at the time of writing the museum was undergoing a major overhaul.
Museo Claudio Faina e Civico Stage your own archaeological dig at this fantastic museum opposite the Duomo di Orvieto. It houses one of Italys foremost collections of Etruscan artefacts, including plenty of stone sarcophagi and terracotta pieces, as well as some significant Greek ceramic works.
Mausoleo di Romolo Mausoleo di Romolo was built by Maxentius for his 17-year-old son Romulus. The huge mausoleum was originally crowned with a large dome and surrounded by an imposing colonnade, in part still visible. The Torlonia family extended the tomb, turning it into a country house.
Pinacoteca Comunale The lower part of Castiglion Fiorentinos fortress plays sentry to a small collection of art including Taddeo Gaddis Virgin and Child . A combined adult/reduced ticket covering the Museo Civico Archaeologico costs €5/3.
Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Trento MARTs Trento outpost in the Palazzo delle Albere – due to reopen in late 2012 after extensive refurbishment – specialises in 19th- and early 20th-century Impressionist and symbolist paintings by Trentino artists. Look out for the colourful fragmentary frescoes on the walls.
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Valverde In 1633 this 14th-century Carmelite church underwent a lavish transformation courtesy of wealthy Genovese Camillo Pallavicino, whose only daughter had entered the convent of Valverde. It is graced by The Madonna of Mount Carmel with Saints, painted by Pietro Novelli in 1640.
Chiesa dei Carmini In comparison with the adjacent scuola, the church is relatively plain, with a brick Venetian Renaissance exterior. The inside lightens up a bit with swirls of stucco over the altar and frescoed ceiling by Sebastiano Ricci of two angels taking flight. Entry is free.
Villa Ada Once the private property of King Vittorio Emanuele III, Villa Ada is a big rambling park with shady paths, lakes, lawns and woods. Its popular with locals and explodes into life in summer when outdoor concerts are staged during the Roma Incontro il Mondo festival.
Museo Archeologico del Chianti Senese Etruscan archaeological finds from the local area are on display at this museum in the towns medieval rocca (fortress). Room 4 showcases artefacts found in the 7th-century-BC Etruscan Tombs of Montecalvario , which are located on the northern edge of town off the SR222.
Galerie van der Koelen Hidden behind thundering Teatro La Fenice, this conceptual art gallery makes bold statements with Ai Weiwei’s ‘Fairytale’, a line-up of Qing dynasty chairs waiting for the next imperious politicians to fill them, and Lore Berts heraldic symbols made from ruffled plastic.
Casa Mantegna In 1476, the ruling Gonzaga family gave Andrea Mantegna land on which to build himself a house. You can see the results, now used as exhibition space in the Casa Mantegna . The sobre facade gives way to a series of rooms built around a unique, cylindrical courtyard.
Archaeological Zone Beyond the 17th-century Basilica di Santa Restituta is the fascinating archaeological zone. Tunnels burrow into the remains of the site’s original Greek and Roman buildings. The baptistry here is the oldest in western Europe, with its remarkably fresh 4th-century mosaics.
Torre Ghirlandina Rising behind the cathedral is this early-13th-century, 87m tower topped with a slender Gothic spire, named after Sevilles famous Giralda in the early 16th century by exiled Spanish Jews. Facing it across Piazza Grande is the elegant facade of the Palazzo Comunale.
Louise Alexander Gallery Visit this gallery for temporary exhibitions showcasing works by contemporary artists, such as the recent one zooming in on American portrait sculpturist Barry X Ball. It also sells modern art, so if you’re in the market for a Warhol or Lichtenstein, drop them a line.

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