Prefecture of PerugiaGovernment

The Prefecture of Perugia (Prefettura - Ufficio Territoriale del Governo di Perugia) is the decentralized territorial office of the Italian Ministry of the Interior representing the central government in the Province of Perugia. It is responsible for ensuring public order and security, coordinating civil protection and emergency responses, and serving as a liaison between state administration and local authorities. Established in 1861 following the unification of Italy and the annexation of Umbria, its first prefect was Marquis Filippo Antonio Gualterio. Today, it is housed in the historic Palazzo Donini in Perugia.