A Modern Tradition Perugia only made friends with Chocolate in relatively recent times, but it is a story worth telling as it lets us see
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Perugia Underground – The Archaeological Area
Time Machine The Archaeological Area, at the very core of the so-called Saint Lawrence “Island”, will give you the joy of a discovery trip throughout
The Rocca Paolina – Perugia
The Intriguing Story of a Fortress In Perugia’s old town center, at the southern end of Corso Vannucci (Main Street) there is an area with
San Francesco al Prato, San Bernardino (Churches)
Perugia e San Bernardino Telling about the beauty of Saint Francis Square, we cannot but start by mentioning Saint Bernardine of Siena, a friar from
The Palace of Priors
A Town Symbol The Palace of Priors is undoubtedly one of the most important buildings in Perugia, beside being a masterpiece in Gothic style. Its
The Museo del Capitolo – Perugia
Discovering the Museo del Capitolo The very special setting of the Museo del Capitolo (Chapter Museum), embedded in the Saint Lawrence “Island” makes it a
The Fontana Maggiore – Perugia
The Fontana Maggiore, a gem of Gothic sculpture The Fontana Maggiore (Great Fountain) is the sculptural symbol of Perugia. It was built in 1278 to celebrate the
The Cathedral of Saint Lawrence – Perugia
A Cathedral to Welcome Them All The current Cathedral of Saint Lawrence replaced an older church, a Romanesque church, that therefore must have been built
The Saint Lawrence “Island” – Perugia
The Perugia “Island” Umbria is the only Region in Central-Southern Italy without a sea coast; so,it may seem bizarre to talk about an island if
The Old Town Center – Perugia
Life in Downtown Perugia’s old town center – centro storico, literally “historical center,” a key concept in Italy – is the town’s very heart: the
The Etruscan Arch, the Town Walls
Perugia and Its Etruscan Walls Perugia was one of the main Etruscan towns. Its external walls, dating back to the third century BC (with some