website for Italian Italy and all things Italian from Italvista.com your one source for information on Italy vacations, hotels in Italy, Ialian products, Italian language and more

NavSliced

Perugia

DESTINATION INFORMATION

Select A Topic...

<<< back to previous page <<<

Perugia

If Umbria is the heart of Italy, then Perugia is the heart of Umbria. The capital city, with its many faces: ancient hill town high above the Tiber, Renaissance city filled with art, and a fast paced modern city with its two universities and chocolate, give Perugia a well deserved reputation of style and elegance.

Fontanna Maggiore

If Perugia is the heart of Umbria than Piazza IV Novembre is the heart of Perugia, with its main artery Corso Vannucci, named after home town painter Pietro Vannucci (Perugino) leading into it. At the center of Piazza IV Novembre lies the Fontanna Maggiore, built in the 13^th century. To the rear is Perugia' s 15^th century duomo, the cathedral of San Lorenzo with its best exterior feature the Loggia di Braccio Fortebraccio. Across from the duomo is the Palazzo dei Priori, the civic center of Perugia since 1297. Inside on the third floor is the Galleria Nazionale dell' Umbria. This gallery boasts Umbrian artists as well as Florentine artists.

Rocca Paolina

At the lower end of Corso Vannucci is the Piazza Italia. This is an interesting piazza because its streets were reconstructed to support the Rocca Paolina, the Popes� fortress. Since then the hotels and buildings of Piazza Italia have replaced the fortress. From this piazza you can access the underground quarter and its main street Via Baglioni Sotteranea. From this street you can enter the Baglioni palaces. The Baglioni family ruled Perugia and was notorious for being murderous gangsters. They even tried to assassinate Pope Julius II. On top of their palace lies the Giardini Carducci; they are public gardens with an excellent view of the Umbrian countryside.

Collegio Cambio

Also on Corso Vennucci is the Collegio del Cambio, (Bankers Guild) who' s chapel was decorated by Perugino and his pupil, Raffaello. With this ticket you can also visit the Collegio della Mercanzia, located at the far end of Palazzo dei Priori.

San Domenico

Outside the center of Perugia many of the sites are spread out. It could take some time to walk and see them all, but we do suggest going south to the Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell' Umbria, which is next to San Domenico, Umbria' s largest church. You will be on Corso Cavour, if you continue south on this road you will pass through the Porta San Pietro and end up outside of the original city. Follow this road and you will find San Pietro, This is Perugia' s most decorated church with the ceiling painted by Perugino.

Modern day Perugia is famous for chocolate. Perugina chocolate is famous all over the world. We suggest getting as much as you can while you are here.

Restaurants in Perugia

Select a restaurant for more info:

Aladino
Fontanella Di Porta Sole
Giò Arte E Vini
Locanda Dei Priori
Osteria Del Bartolo
Osteria Del Gambero
Piazzetta
Taverna

Name of restaurant: ALADINO
Address: Via delle Prome 11
Tel: 07520938
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 40.000 to 60.000 Lire
Description: Varied cuisine

Back to List of Restaurants

Name of restaurant: FONTANELLA DI PORTA SOLE
Address: Via delle Prome 2
Tel: 0755734265
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 30.000 to 50.000 Lire
Description: Varied, typical Umbrian cuisine

Back to List of Restaurants

Name of restaurant: GIÒ ARTE E VINI
Address: Via Ruggero d'Andreotto 19
Tel: 0755731100
Fax: 0755731100
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 30.000 to 50.000 Lire
Description: Varied, typical Umbrian cuisine

Back to List of Restaurants

Name of restaurant: LOCANDA DEI PRIORI
Address: Via Cumana 4
Tel: 0755738273
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 50.000 to 80.000 Lire
Description: Varied cuisine, speciality seafood

Back to List of Restaurants

Name of restaurant: OSTERIA DEL BARTOLO
Address: Via del Bartolo 30
Tel: 0755731561
Fax: 0755731561
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 100.000 to 150.000 Lire
Description: Varied, typical Umbrian cuisine

Back to List of Restaurants

Name of restaurant: OSTERIA DEL GAMBERO
Address: Via Baldeschi 17
Tel: 0755735461
Fax: n/a
Rating: 4 stars
Average price: 30.000 to 50.000 Lire
Description: Varied cuisine, speciality seafood

Back to List of Restaurants

Name of restaurant: PIAZZETTA
Address: Via Deliziosa 3
Tel: 0755736012
Fax: n/a
Rating: 3 stars
Average price: 30.000 to 60.000 Lire
Description: Varied,typical Umbrian cuisine

Back to List of Restaurants

Name of restaurant: TAVERNA
Address: Via delle Streghe 8
Tel: 0755724128
Fax: n/a
Rating: 3 stars
Average price: 50.000 to 80.000 Lire
Description: Varied, typical Umbrian cuisine, speciality meats

Back to List of Restaurants

<<< back to previous page <<<

Back to Map of Italy

MEMBER LOGIN

Forgot Your Password?

Become A Member

Home • Tell A Friend • Mailing List • Special Requests • Customer Service • About Us • Policies • What's New • Help

About Italy • Travel Resources • Travel Information • LifeStyle Language Lesson • Tickets/Reservations• Links

Partner Program • Special Offers • Shop Online • Auction • Culinary Guide•