Perugia Trip Overview
Perugia, built on top of two hills, is a wonderful viewpoint to admire the breathtaking landscape of Umbria, the Green Heart of Italy, and it enchants visitors thanks to its fascinating atmosphere and millenary history.
Explore the Rocca Paolina, an imposing fortress built by Pope Paul III on the houses of the Baglioni family to punish them for a rebellion: you will discover an entire medieval district englobed in the castle, and even an ancient Etruscan gate, Porta Marzia!
Our passionate and knowleadgeable guide will then lead you along Corso Vannucci, the main street of Perugia, named after its most notorious citizen, the painter known as Perugino, on a walk to discover the most fascinating monuments of the medieval and Renaissance city.
Enjoy the wonderful square known as Piazza IV Novembre, dominated by the majestic Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the splendid medieval palace known as Palazzo dei Priori, in Gothic style. In the center of the square you will admire the Fontana Maggiore, a great medieval fountain symbol of Perugia, discovering the hidden secrets and details of this amazing masterpiece of medieval sculpture!
Finally, in an incredible journey back in time, you will admire the Etruscan Perugia and its mighty walls and gates, like the majestic Etruscan Arch, that still bears the ancient Roman name of the city: Augusta Perusia!
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Perugia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Perugia, Umbria, Italy
Perugia, built on top of two hills, is a wonderful viewpoint to admire the breathtaking landscape of Umbria, the Green Heart of Italy, and it enchants visitors thanks to its fascinating atmosphere and millenary history.
Explore the Rocca Paolina, an imposing fortress built by Pope Paul III on the houses of the Baglioni family to punish them for a rebellion: you will discover an entire medieval district englobed in the castle, and even an ancient Etruscan gate, Porta Marzia!
Our passionate and knowleadgeable guide will then lead you along Corso Vannucci, the main street of Perugia, named after its most notorious citizen, the painter known as Perugino, on a walk to discover the most fascinating monuments of the medieval and Renaissance city.
Enjoy the wonderful square known as Piazza IV Novembre, dominated by the majestic Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the splendid medieval palace known as Palazzo dei Priori, in Gothic style. In the center of the square you will admire the Fontana Maggiore, a great medieval fountain symbol of Perugia, discovering the hidden secrets and details of this amazing masterpiece of medieval sculpture!
Finally, in an incredible journey back in time, you will admire the Etruscan Perugia and its mighty walls and gates, like the majestic Etruscan Arch, that still bears the ancient Roman name of the city: Augusta Perusia!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Rocca Paolina, Piazza Italia 11, 06121, Perugia Italy
Explore the Rocca Paolina, an imposing fortress built by Pope Paul III on the houses of the Baglioni family to punish them for a rebellion: you will discover an entire medieval district englobed in the castle, and even an ancient Etruscan gate, Porta Marzia!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Corso Vannucci, Perugia Italy
Our passionate and knowleadgeable guide will then lead you along Corso Vannucci, the main street of Perugia, named after its most notorious citizen, the painter known as Perugino, on a walk to discover the most fascinating monuments of the medieval and Renaissance city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza IV Novembre, 01010, Perugia Italy
Enjoy the wonderful square known as Piazza IV Novembre, dominated by the majestic Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the splendid medieval palace known as Palazzo dei Priori, in Gothic style. In the center of the square you will admire the Fontana Maggiore, a great medieval fountain symbol of Perugia, discovering the hidden secrets and details of this amazing masterpiece of medieval sculpture!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arco Etrusco, Via Ulisse Rocchi, Perugia Italy
Finally, in an incredible journey back in time, you will admire the Etruscan Perugia and its mighty walls and gates, like the majestic Etruscan Arch, that still bears the ancient Roman name of the city: Augusta Perusia!
Duration: 30 minutes
