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Main railway Fontivege station (Stazione Fontivegge) is located at the foot of the mountain, a few kilometers from the historical center. Like many other Italian cities located in the mountains, it is divided into Upper and Lower. The bottom one is more modern and, accordingly, less interesting. Therefore, when you arrive in Perugia, try to quickly get to the Upper, historical part of the city. WITH piazza Partigiani (Piazza Partigiani) one of the city escalators rises to the Baglioni quarter.

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• piazza IV Novembre, 3, Palazzo del Priori
• 07 55 72 33 27
• Mon-Sat 08.30–13.30, 15.30–18.30, Sun 09.00–13.00

History of Perugia

The settlement on the site of modern Perugia was founded by the Etruscans no later than the 6th century BC. e. They chose a high hill (493 m above sea level), on the five spurs of which five main urban areas began to develop. The significance of the settlement is evidenced by the fact that it was part of the Etruscan defensive alliance.

The era of the ancient Romans

In the VI-II centuries BC. e. The first defensive walls, the Etruscan well, the Marcius Gate and the Etruscan Arch, the second name of which is the Arch of Augustus, were erected. It was rebuilt by the Romans in 40 BC. e., after Octavian Augustus recaptured the city from the general’s brother Mark Antony. Then the inscription appeared on the arch: Augusta Perusia - that’s what the Romans called the old Etruscan city.

After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Goths tried to take over Perugia (V-VI centuries), but the inhabitants offered worthy resistance to the barbarians. After the end of the Greco-Gothic War (535-553), Perugia became part of the Ravenna Exarchate, in the so-called Byzantine corridor between Ravenna and Rome.

Middle Ages

In the 11th century, Perugia received the status of a commune; the economic and political power of the city reached its apogee in the 13th-14th centuries, when it acquired an architectural appearance that has survived to this day. One of the first European universities opened here, which still remains the leading Italian educational institution working with foreign students.

The noble Baglioni family ruled Perugia until 1540, when Pope Paul III captured the city. In memory of the victory, the pope ordered the construction of the Paolina fortress on the lands of Baglioni.

In September 1860, Perugia, within Umbria, became part of the united kingdom.

Sights and tourist route in Perugia

1. Fortress Paolina

To get from the bottom of Perugia to Paolina fortress (1) (Rocca Paolina, Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, 1543), now you can use the escalator, but in earlier times residents spent a lot of effort going up. The fortress was built by order of Pope Paul III and served as a symbol of papal authority in the city until the unification of Italy. In 1869, city residents destroyed Rocca Paolina, but one of the bastions remained.

During the construction of the citadel, the palaces of the Baglioni family had to be demolished - the fortress occupied several blocks of the Old City, inside it there were its own streets, squares and even a ball court. Of the previous attractions, the architects left only Etruscan ones Gate Marcia(Porta Marzia), incorporating them as a decorative element into the thickness of the brick fortress wall of the surviving bastion.

2. Monument to Victor Emmanuel

From Porta Marcius to via Marzia (via Marzia) and then along via Baglioni (via Baglioni) you can go to piazza Italia, where the bronze horse stands monument to Victor EmmanuelII (2) (Giulio Tadolini, 1890). The square was built up in the 2nd half of the 19th century and houses the provincial administration and the prefecture of Perugia.

3. Church of Sant'Ercolano

Following on via Baglioni towards the center, on the right you can see an impressive polygonal Church of Sant'Ercolano(3) (Chiesa di Sant’ Ercolano, XIV century). Inside the church you can see the baroque interior of the 17th century. Bishop Herculan of Perugia is considered the patron saint of the city. He was martyred when the troops of the Ostrogothic king Totila captured the city of Perugia in 549 after a six-year siege.

4. Palace of Priors

Palace of Priors (4) (Palazzo dei Priori, 1298) stands on piazza IV November (Piazza Cuatro Novembre), and the main façade of the building faces Withorso Vannucci (Corso Vannucci). The palace took a long time to build (XIII-XV centuries), and therefore its facade is asymmetrical and stylistically heterogeneous. The battlements on the roof of the palace were destroyed after the city came under the rule of the popes, and were restored in 1860, after the unification of Italy.

Facade facing piazza IV November (Piazza Cuatro Novembre), is decorated with a cone-shaped staircase (13th century) leading to a Gothic portal. Above the entrance there are two bronze allegorical figures: the symbol of the city - griffin, and the symbol of the Guelph party - a lion. The figures hold the spoils of war from 1358 - chains and bolts from the city gates.

You can visit inside the palace Hall of Notaries(Sala dei Notari), the walls of which are entirely covered with 14th-century frescoes on biblical and allegorical themes. Initially, meetings of the city council were held in this hall, but in the 16th century, after the fall of free Perugia, it was transferred to the guild of notaries.

On the third floor of the Palace of Priors there is National Gallery of Umbria(Galleria Nazionale dell’ Umbria).

Here is a collection of works by artists and sculptors of the local school of the 13th-18th centuries. Of greatest interest are the works of Arnolfo di Cambio, Perugino, Bernardino di Betto (nicknamed Pinturicchio), Piero della Francesca, Benozzo Gozzoli, Duccio Bonisegna and Luca Signorelli.

5. Cathedral of Saint Lorenzo

On the opposite side piazza IV November towers gothic Cathedral of San Lorenzo (5) (Cattedrale di San LorenzO, XIV century). The facade of the building looks unfinished - the cladding with white and pink marble was not completed. The cathedral was rebuilt several times before the 18th century, so the portal facing the square is typically Baroque, and the loggia retains Renaissance features (1423). The main treasure of the cathedral is “ Descent from the Cross» Federico Barocci (XVI century) in the Chapel of San Bernardino.

In front of the entrance to the cathedral there is a bronze figure on a small pedestal Pope JuliaIII(Vincenzo Danti, 1555). This pope was very beloved in the city of Perugia for partially returning self-government to the city.

6. Fountain Maggiore

Famous Fountain Maggiore (6) (Fontana Maggiore, Great Fountain, 1278) in front of the Palace of the Priors and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo was created by the master Niccolò Pisano and his sons by order of the commune to supply the city with drinking water from the springs of Mount Pacciano. The sculptural works on biblical subjects decorating the fountain alternate with characters from fables, images of saints with allegories of cities, and Christian virtues peacefully coexist with the pagan she-wolf that suckled Romulus and Remus. The fountain is surrounded by a metal grate. In the old days, there was a special law that prohibited drinking animals from water or washing hands in it.

7. San Bernardino Oratory

Going from the center to the west along via A. Frati(via A. Frati), then along via del Verzaro(via del Verzaro) and via Armonica(via Armonica), you can visit San Bernardino Oratory (7) (Oratorio di San Bernardino) with a marble facade by the Florentine sculptor Agostino di Duccio (1418 -1481).

8. Church of San Francesco al Plateau

Next to the oratory is a recently restored church San Francesco al Prato (8) (San Francesco al Prato, 1253). The building is not open to the public because the interior has not yet been restored after the 1997 earthquake.

9. Church of San Domenico

If you go down along corso Cavour(Corso Cavour) to piazza Giordano Bruno(Piazza Giordano-Bruno), can be seen Church of San Domenico (9) (Chiesa di San Domenico, Giovanni Pisano, XIV century). Only a huge window (21 x 8.5 m) has survived from the original Gothic interior; the rest was completely rebuilt by Carlo Maderna in 1632. Here is the magnificent tomb of Pope Benedict XI, who was poisoned in Perugia in 1304.

Adjacent to the church Archaeological Museum of Umbria(Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell'Umbria), where numerous exhibits from prehistoric and Etruscan times are exhibited.

10. Church of San Pietro

A little further, outside the Porta San Pietro, on Borgo XX Guigno located Church of San Pietro (10) (Chiesa di San Pietro). Here you can see a painted and gilded ceiling of the 16th century, a wooden choir of the same time in the Gothic style, as well as frescoes and canvases by Perugino, Guido Reni, Raphael and other Italian artists. This is the second most important collection of works of art in Perugia after the National Gallery.

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Museums and attractions of Perugia:

Archaeological Museum of Umbria

• Piazza Giordano Bruno, 10
• daily 08.30–19.30, up to 18 years old entry. St.

Church of San Pietro

• daily 08.00–12.00, 16.00–until sunset

Church of San Domenico

• daily 08.00–12.00 and 16.00 – until sunset, entry. St.

Hall of the Notaries of the Palazzo dei Priori

• Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
• 1 Tue–Sun 09.00–13.00, 15.00–19.00

National Gallery of Umbria

• daily 08.30–19.30, up to 18 years old entry. St.

Cathedral of San Lorenzo

• daily 08.00–12.00 and 16.00–until sunset, entrance. St.

Fortress Paolina

• 08.00–19.00

Getting to Perugia:

By plane:

Rome Airport is 3 hours away (by bus, see below). Milan Airport is a 7-hour drive away.

Perugia has an international airport S. Francis of Assisi", where flights are made from London, Brussels, Barcelona (Ryanair), Rome Fiumicino airport (Alitalia), from Munich (seasonal flights by Lufthansa), Bucharest (Wizz Air), etc.

By train:

Perugia railway station is located in a valley, a few kilometers from the historical center of the city. From the station you can get to the center by mini-metro, bus or taxi. A ticket from Rome to Perugia will cost only €10.50 if you travel by regional trains (Treno Regionale), otherwise it is twice as expensive.

Don't confuse the station" Perugia” and a small suburban station “ Perugia Ponte San Giovanni", which will be the first if you are coming from the south (from Foligno or ) or " Perugia Università" (from North). The main station of Perugia is also called “ Perugia Centrale" or " Perugia Fontivegge.”

When you go out into the street along the passage, you will see a bus ticket office on the left. Buy a ticket for 1 trip ( corsa sample) for €1 and return to the station. When the station is behind you, go to the nearest bus stop. From here you can take any bus and say Piazza Italia. This is the final stop. WITH Piazza Italia go down to the busy street and square towards the cathedral, visible from afar - there will be a tourist office there.

You can also turn left from the station - look for the red tracks and the silver MiniMetrò station. Drive to S tazione Pincetto, then go along with the rest of the people to Via Oberdan, and then to Piazza Matteotti, square located parallel to the main street of Perugia, Corso Vannucci.

By bus:

Buses from Rome Airport (Rome Fumicino Airport) depart from the lower level of the parking lot according to a schedule (3 hours journey, 22 €, bus timetable to Perugia).

To find the Sulga bus to Perugia at Fiumicino Airport, exit the arrivals terminal and go right to the end of Terminal 3 towards Entrance 6: you will see a sign at the entrance to the building “T3 Entrance 6”. Sulga buses stop here (it says SULGA), you can buy a ticket from the driver. You will arrive in Perugia at Piazza Partigiani.

There are 3 departures per day (9:00, 11:25 and 17:15) from Flixbus, with tickets only costing between 5€ and 10€.

By car:

Perugia is located at the exit of the A motorway from . The road to Perugia will take approximately 2.5 hours from Rome, 1 hour from, 6 hours from and 1 hour from.

Parking:

The best place to park is at Piazza Partigiani Parking: Conveniently connected to Piazza Italia (in the heart of the city) by a series of escalators passing through the medieval quarter of Rocca Paolina, this convenient modern parking lot is located near the Chamber of Commerce, INPDAP. Ideal for tourists. 550 seats, 24 hours

Cost: 1 hour - € 1.50, each subsequent - € 1.90, fixed rate from 20:00 to 2:00 - € 2.50, maximum per day - € 17.00.

Transport Perugia:

Tickets for the mini-metro and buses in Perugia can be bought at the tobacconists, at the ticket office in Piazza Italia, located at the end of Corso Vannucci. You can also get it there for free orario(bus schedule). You can buy a ticket for 10 trips at once by saying “ Posso avere un biglietto da dieci corse”?

On the bus, you need to validate your ticket in the machine (if the machine beeps, turn the ticket over). You can ride the bus until the time printed on the ticket by the machine. Buses that go from Piazza Italia to the station are marked r And ts. The ticket costs €1.50 and is valid on MiniMetro for 70 minutes.

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Description of the city of Perugia

Perugia, or Perugia (Italy) is located in the central part of the country, is the center of the province of the same name and the capital of the region called Umbria. It is located in a hilly area, overlooking Lake Trasimene and the Tiber River valley. The city's impressive landscape beauty attracts tourists. The population is 167 thousand people living on 450 square kilometers.

Perugia, Italy

Perugia has a long history that dates back to the end of the Bronze Age, when the ancient Umbra people founded a small settlement here. In 310 BC the city became a Roman colony called Perusia. During the Perusian War between Mark Antony and Octavian, the city was completely burned. Five conclaves were held here to elect a new Pope in the Middle Ages. During the Renaissance, the town gave birth to artists such as Raphael Santi and Perugino.

Note! The city frequently experienced serious earthquakes in the 19th century.

Weather and climate

Perugia has a subtropical climate with hot and dry summers and mild winters, when the temperature hardly drops below +8 degrees Celsius. The amount of precipitation is low; in summer there is almost complete absence of rain. Precipitation begins in autumn and continues until early spring. In summer, temperatures can reach +40 degrees Celsius.

Important! The best time to visit Perugia for sightseeing starts from mid-spring and ends in early October, when the rains begin.

Average temperature and precipitation per month:

• January - 8.1 °C, 55 mm;
• February - 8.5 °C, 59.8 mm;
• March - 10.8 °C, 53.9 mm;
• April - 13.5 °C, 63.2 mm;
• May - 17.7 °C, 32.4 mm;
• June - 21.8 °C, 20.3 mm;
• July - 24.2 °C, 13.4 mm;
• August - 24.6 °C, 18.9 mm;
• September - 21.1 °C, 63.6 mm;
• October - 17.4 °C, 105.3 mm;
• November - 12.7 °C, 94.3 mm;
• December - 9.1 °C, 89.6 mm.

View of the ancient houses of Perugia and the valley

Infrastructure

Perugia has one small airport, which serves the city and the Umbria region. The airport is considered international, but as of 2018 it receives only two airlines that operate regular or charter flights to 5 cities. The main airport of arrival for tourists and travelers is Rome's Fiumicino. The distance to the capital is no more than 130 kilometers, so getting there is not a problem.

Trains run between cities throughout Italy, which have a stop in Perugia; you can conveniently get there from Rome or any other point in the country.

There is a well-developed bus service, the transport is comfortable and fully air-conditioned. By bus, the journey from Rome takes about two hours; tourists are taken directly to the city center, where the bus station is located.

Perugia Airport

In Perugia itself, the most convenient way to get around is by metro and buses. Also, due to the small size of the city, it is recommended to use a taxi; the journey will not take much time and money. The infrastructure of the region is very well developed, everything is done to ensure that tourists feel calm and enjoy their holiday. You can view the operating schedule of any facility online, as well as book tickets or accommodation in any of the hotels.

Sights and excursions

Attractions in Perugia (Italy) occupy most of the city and have a long history. Among the main ones are:

• Etruscan monuments. This people, who lived here before our era, left behind several interesting monuments. Here there is a burial place or hypogeum, which is located in three rows, and there are also fragments of walls with gates that have survived since the 4th century BC. One gate with an arch is well preserved. The Romans tried to take the fortification for a very long time, but in the end they succeeded. After the capture, the fortress was almost completely burned. Later, the Roman emperor allowed the restoration of the city and fortification, but ordered the inscription to be written on the gate: “Burn by Augustus,” which has survived to this day. Nowadays the site is visited by many tourists.
• Fountain Maggiore. Built in 1278 to celebrate the completion of the aqueduct that brought much-needed water to the city. The fountain is decorated with two large bowls and beautiful scenes from the New and Old Testaments, as well as scenes and characters from ancient myths and fables.
• Medieval town hall. It was built in 1297. Now there is an art museum with many works of art.
• Cathedral of St. Lawrence. Built in 1430, the cathedral is designed in the Gothic style and is notable for housing the Virgin Mary's wedding ring. The cathedral is a place of worship for believers. There are always a lot of tourists and travelers here, and locals also visit it.
• University of Perugia. Located in the building of the former Olivetan monastery. The university is notable for being one of the oldest in Europe and the world, having been in operation since 1307, but in fact it has been in existence since 1200, and medicine and law were taught here.
• Palace of the Priors. Priors come from noble families who ruled Perugia at different times. The Gothic-style building was built in the 13th century. A popular building that allows you to better feel the spirit of the city of the Middle Ages.
• Paul's Fortress. Perugia has always been a place where the Popes had full support. However, in the middle of the 16th century, when a new tax was introduced, a riot began in the city, which was suppressed by the troops of Pope Paul III by burning the entire city district. The fortress in its current form was built from materials collected at the site of the fire as a memory of the disobedience of the local population. Today there is a historical and art museum with many exhibits from the Middle Ages and later.

Etruscan gate with arch

Among the nearest cities and towns that would be interesting to visit on a tour, one can highlight the capital - Rome, with its rich history and culture, as well as sights from the times of the Roman Empire. When in Rome, you should definitely visit the dwarf state of the Vatican, which is an iconic religious place. You can also go to the small state of San Marino or visit the historical centers of Florence and Venice.

Recreation and entertainment in the city

Perugia is a city that almost constantly hosts holidays or festivals. Among these is the annual jazz festival “Umbria Jazz”, which takes place in July and attracts a huge number of fans of this type of music from all over the world.

Every year Perugia hosts a famous chocolate festival called Eurochocolate. This is a very beautiful event, held since 1993, and one of the largest of its kind in Europe. EuroChocolate offers a variety of entertainment including chocolate art exhibitions, chocolate tastings, street performances and chocolate sculpture. In recent years, a figure was built from 3,600 kilograms of chocolate bricks. In 2003, the world's largest chocolate bar was built. It was more than 7 meters long, 2 meters high and was made from 5980 kilograms of dark chocolate and thousands of kilograms of hazelnuts. Euro chocolate spread to other Italian cities such as Rome and Turin.

Note! The chocolate festival takes place in five squares of the city: Piazza Italia, Piazza della Repubblica, Corso Vannucci, Via Mazzini and Via Fani.

Location on the map

Perugia is located in central Italy in a hilly area. The settlement has no access to the sea, but nearby there is the very picturesque Lake Trasimene and the coast of the Tiber River.

Perugia on the map

Tourist information

Interesting facts about the city for travelers:

• Perugia is the smallest city in Europe with a metro line;
• The city's patrons are Saints Lawrence and Constantius.

Perugia is a very pleasant and beautiful city, attractive to tourists. It is located in the center of the country and, thanks to its developed infrastructure, allows easy access to popular cities such as Rome, Florence or Venice.

Perugia (Italy) - the most detailed information about the city with photos. The main attractions of Perugia with descriptions, guides and maps.

City of Perugia (Italy)

Perugia - a city in the center Italy, capital of the Umbria region. Situated among the hills of the Tiber Valley and known as the birthplace of the Umbrian school of painting. Perugia is an ancient city with a magnificent medieval historical center, which is essentially unchanged since the 14th century and is one of the most beautiful in Italy. Vibrant and lively, cultural and university, Perugia is a city full of "secrets" that is worth visiting.

Geography and climate

Perugia is located almost in the geographical center of Italy between Florence And Rome. The city is located on the hills of the Tiber River valley. In the west is Lake Trasimene (one of the largest in the country).

The climate is subtropical. The average annual temperature is about 13 degrees. The coldest month in Perugia is January (average temperature about 4 degrees). The amount of precipitation ranges from 800 to 900 mm.

Practical information

1. Population - 165.6 thousand people.
2. Area - 449.51 square kilometers.
3. Language - Italian.
4. Currency - euro.
5. Visa - Schengen.
6. Time - Central European UTC +1, summer +2.
7. The Tourist Information Center is located at Porta Nuova and Piazza Matteotti, 18.

Story

Many scientists believe that Perugia was founded by the Umbrians. The first written evidence dates back to the Etrurian period. Perugia was one of the 12 Etruscan city-states. In 310 BC the city was captured by the Romans and became the Roman colony of Perusia. In the first century BC, Perugia was burned during a military conflict between Octavian and Mark Antony.

After the collapse of the Roman Empire in the 6th century, the city became the center of the Lombard principality. Later in the Middle Ages, Perugia was quite independent. The struggle for power in the city was waged between the Oddi and Baglioni families, which led to numerous clashes. In the struggle between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines, Perugia supported the former. During various conflicts and wars, Popes often found salvation and help within its walls.

During the Renaissance, Perugia became the center of development of the Umbrian school of painting. The city gave the world such art giants as Perugino and Raphael. In 1540 the Farnese defeated the last of Baglioni, and Perugia was included in the Papal States. During the Napoleonic Wars, the city became the capital of the Tiberine Republic. In the 19th century, Perugia was hit by several earthquakes.

How to get there

Perugia has an international airport that accepts flights from London, Barcelona , Munich, Bucharest and other cities. Airport Rome located 3 hours away. There are regular bus and train connections to the capital of Italy and major cities.

Shopping and purchases

Perugia has many clothing and shoe stores, including well-known brands. Since this is a university town, it is not surprising that you can find good bookshops here.

Corso Vannucci is the main shopping street of Perugia. You will find many shops in the areas of Piazza Matteotti, Via C. Fani, Via Baglioni and Via Oberdan. The Coin shopping center, located near Piazza della Repubblica, has a good selection of clothes and accessories.

Food and drink

Umbrian cuisine is quite simple, but characterized by high quality ingredients. The undisputed star of Umbrian cuisine is the truffle. Traditional dishes: spaghetti or strangozzi with black truffle, umbrichelli (perch fillet with sauce), spaghetti rancetto with bacon and cheese, hare pappardelle with cloves, torello alla perugina, grilled meat, chicken in wine, lamb in the oven.

Attractions

The most important attractions of Perugia are concentrated in the old town. The historical core of the city has two perimeter walls. The outer wall dates back to the Middle Ages. Quite large sections of medieval city fortifications and gates have been preserved in Perugia. The inner wall follows the perimeter of the ancient Etruscan city. Ancient Perugia had seven city gates. Fragments of Etruscan and Roman fortifications have survived to this day.

Piazza IV November is the central square of Perugia and the heart of city life since ancient times. During the Roman era there was a forum here. In the Middle Ages, a square was formed, onto which five streets open. The piazza is surrounded by wonderful old buildings. The highlight of the square is the Maggiore Fountain, built in the 13th century and considered one of the most beautiful medieval fountains in Italy. The beautiful stone sculptures were made by the famous Tuscan masters Pisano. On the western side of the square is the archbishop's palace, within the walls of which there is now a natural history museum. The medieval street Via delle Volte leads to Piazza Fortebraccio.

San Lorenzo is a cathedral dedicated to one of the city's patron saints. It was built between 1345 and 1490 in the Gothic style. Interestingly, both the side part and the main facade are still not finished. The interior is in late Gothic style, has a beautiful choir, an ancient 14th-century stone pulpit and is divided by large columns. In the sacristy, to the right of the high altar, there are 16th-century frescoes by di Pesaro. To the east of the cathedral is the Church of San Severo with frescoes by Raphael.

Palazzo dei Priori is the most beautiful building in the main square of Perugia. This is a large palace in the Italian Gothic style of the late 13th and early 14th centuries. The griffin (symbol of Perugia), the 14th century bronze lion and chains on the façade commemorate the victory over Siena. On the ground floor there is a beautiful hall with ancient frescoes. Very close by is the Collegio del Cambio building with frescoes by Perugino.

On the third floor of the palazzo is the National Gallery of Umbria. It presents works by outstanding masters of the Umbrian school of painting - Perugino, Pinturicchio, including frescoes by Benedetto Bonfigli, as well as sculptures by di Cambio and di Duccio. The gallery demonstrates the development of painting in Umbria from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

San Bernardino is a medieval oratory with a magnificent facade of colored marble, limestone and glazed ceramics. The author of the facade is Agostino di Duccio, who also participated in the construction of Tempio Malatesta in Rimini. The semicircular bas-relief in the central arch is the most important Renaissance work in Perugia. Saint Bernardino of Siena, who preached here, was canonized in 1450, and local Franciscan friars built a sanctuary to honor him.

San Pietro is an early Christian church, rebuilt in the 12th century. The church has a Gothic wooden choir built between 1535 and 1591 and ancient columns. The choirs are considered one of the best of their kind in Italy. The gilded wooden ceiling dates from the 16th century. The interior is decorated with frescoes and paintings by Perugino, Vasari, Reni and other artists. The sacristy displays paintings by Raphael, Perugino and Parmigianino. Next to the church there is a gate of the same name from the 14th century.

San Arcangelo is an early Christian temple built between the fifth and sixth centuries. It is located near the ancient northern gate of the same name. Includes 16 columns with Corinthian capitals, which were previously used in a pagan temple. The architecture of the church is early Romanesque with some Byzantine influences. Interesting early Christian symbols can be seen here, including a pentagram at the entrance and crosses in the style later used by the Templars.

San Domenico is a brick church in the Gothic style. The first building was built in 1305, but in 1614 the nave and vaults collapsed. The reconstruction of the church lasted from 1621 to 1634. The style of San Domenico was an example and inspiration for the later San Lorenzo. The temple contains valuable works of art (choir, remains of ancient frescoes, a beautiful altar). Here is the 14th-century tomb of Pope Benedict XI, considered one of the most beautiful Gothic tombs.

The former Dominican monastery, which adjoins San Domenico, houses an archaeological museum with valuable and rare Roman and Etruscan antiquities. Some of its exhibits date back to the 2nd millennium BC.

The Arch of Agusto is an ancient Etruscan arch, built in the 3rd century BC and restored under Emperor Augustus in the 1st century BC (after whom, in fact, it was named). The inscription “Augusta Perusia” on the gate dates from this period. Augustus managed to take Perugia only after a 7-month siege. The gate arches connect two trapezoidal towers. The loggia at the top was added during the Renaissance, and the fountain was completed in 1621.

Fortress of Paul III - an ancient fortress and symbol of papal power until 1860. It was built on behalf of the Pope to make Perugia a safe haven, like the Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. To build this fortification, more than 100 buildings were destroyed, mainly belonging to the Baglioni family, which was hated by Paul III. After the unification of Italy, the fortress was demolished. Only part of the bastion has survived to this day.

The Etruscan Well is a well 37 meters deep and 5 meters in diameter, dating back to the 3rd or 4th century BC. The huge structure was used as a water tank. The well is open to the public. Its bottom is covered with travertine, the same material was used for the walls. The building is located on Danti Square.