It is located almost halfway between Florence and Rome, just over 2 hours each way by train. Perugia is easily reached by train. Perugia is home to some great art and not one but two major universities, meaning that most of the foreigners you will encounter are students.
But I think the student vibe gives this little town an air of modern and historic, not to mention you will find some good bars if you like adding a little nightlife to your trips. As with most historic towns I have come across on my travels in Europe, there is a requisite town wall. Like most town walls this one has been disintegrating due to time but there is still a good chunk of it standing as you will see in the photograph above.
I think this is a good place to spend some time just watching the residents go about their everyday lives. What is a trip to Italy without a little indulgence after all? The fortress was later destroyed and the remains have been sucked up into modern-day Perugia.
You can walk freely through the underground streets. They even have escalators so you can easily move between the surface and underground and by far the most exciting thing about them is that some of them are lined with shops, museums, and exhibits. At least all those streets were put to use. And only in Perugia, would something as mundane as an aqueduct be worthy of a photo opp — but of course the aqueducts in Perugia date back to the middle ages!
The sunsets are beautiful and peaceful whether your solo or with your special someone, they are just downright romantic. After all Italy is all about art and passion.
Perugia is well located to enjoy the entire region and you can easily travel by train to the neighboring towns on day excursions. Throughout the year the town hosts several different festivals such as the annual Jazz Festival and of course the anticipated chocolate festival. The Temple of Minerva is a wonderful temple dating back to the 1st century B. Near Assisi Spello is considered one of the treasures of Umbria, rich in history, monuments and works of art such as those by Pinturicchio. The Church of Saint Francis with its convent is also worth a visit.
Today it houses the Saint Francis Civic Museum which displays many works of art. The Church of Sant'Agostino is located along the main street and preserves some valuable frescoes of the 14thth centuries belonging to the Umbrian School. Going towards the southern area of the province, Spoleto catches the visitor's attention. It is a wonderfully charming town, not only for its monuments but also for its intimate connection with nature.
Clinging to the hillsides it is dominated by the 14th century fortress, the Rocca Albornonziana , the most representative monument of the town and now a national museum.
The scenic route from the fortress, leads to the Ponte delle Torri or Bridge of Towers, a 90 metre high daring bridge comprising 10 arches, joining Colle S. Elia to Monteluco. Among other monuments and churches not to be missed are: the Arco di Druso , an arch built in 23 A. Inside, there are some works by Pinturicchio, Filippo Lippi and other artists. On the border with the Marche Region, but still in the province of Perugia is Norcia where Saint Benedict, the first Christian monk, was born.
The Basilica dedicated to him was built during the 13th century and later transformed. On the way back to Spoleto and Lake Trasimeno, we recommend visiting Todi : the view from its high position is imposing.
The city is built on the side of a hill and its districts create a triangular shape. Piazza del Popolo is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, surrounded by the Palazzo del Capitano , the Palazzo del Popolo - now home of the replete Municipal Gallery and the Roman Etruscan Museum - and by the Cathedral, dating back to the 11th century and dedicated to Santa Maria Annunziata. Castiglione del Lago , one of the first villages to be recognised amongst the most beautiful of Italy, is part of the Lake Trasimeno Park which offers its visitors fully equipped beaches, swimming pools, tennis courts, surfing, sailing, and water-skiing opportunities.
The town of Gubbio is also linked to the fame of Saint Francis and carries the traces of its ancient past to this day: it has a Roman Theatre , dating back to the 1st century A. The very symbol of the town is Palazzo dei Consoli , an imposing complex built in the 14th century and now home of the Gallery and the Archeological Museum; whereas the Palazzo Ducale , built to cater to the Renaissance tastes of Federico da Montefeltro, is located opposite the Cathedral built between the 13th and 14th centuries on the remains of a pre-existing Romanesque church.
Thanks to the great variety of its territory — rich in art, nature and good food - tourists who want to explore the Province of Perugia can choose from amongst a wide range of activities.
Urban trekking is a great opportunity to explore hidden corners and little known historical places. Those who love contact with nature can choose from amongst a wide range of activities thanks to the great natural heritage of Umbria : hang-gliding from Mt. Subasio, hiking in the Monte Subasio Natural Park , cycling, nordic skiing, mountain biking , cycle tourism , horseback riding or fishing.
The more skillful excursionists will find on Monte Cucco several routes to explore its underground caves. In the Park of Lake Trasimeno , set among the Umbrian hills, it is possible to follow cycling , walking or equestrian itineraries , in order to discover the hills surrounding the lake and the towns overlooking it.
Thermal baths are another pleasant way of experiencing this territory, in a land dominated by green hills and wild woods. The Province of Perugia is also home to the Terme Francescane in Spello , whose thermal waters gush to the surface in the middle of the thermal complex, and the thermal baths of Santo Raggio in Assisi , where the tourist can enjoy, in addition to the modern spa, even some interesting archaeological traces from the Roman Period.
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