Cosa vedere a Perugia se si hanno solo due giorni? Puoi scoprirlo leggendo la nostra guida “cosa vedere a Perugia in due giorni”. A primo impatto la città si presenta come una montagna da scalare; il centro storico, situato su di un’altura, si impone sul territorio sottostante racchiuso da due cinte murarie, la prima realizzata in età Etrusca, la seconda durante l’Impero Romano.
Pronti a partire per la prima tappa della guida “cosa vedere a Perugia in due giorni”?
PRIMO GIORNO
Dopo aver parcheggiato la vostra auto al di fuori del centro storico, chiuso al traffico, potete usufruire delle scale mobili o della mini metrò che vi porterà nella piazza principale. Potete decidere se visitare la Città a piedi oppure approfittare del Perugia City Tour, un servizio navetta che in soli 50 minuti vi porterà comodamente alla scoperta dei luoghi più caratteristici di Perugia.
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Iniziate il vostro tour di Perugia dalla Piazza IV Novembre la quale ospita il simbolo della Perugia medievale e odierna, la Fontana Maggiore progettata da Nicola e Giovanni Pisano e realizzata per celebrare l’arrivo dell’acqua nell’acropoli grazie al nuovo acquedotto, che convogliava, nel centro di Perugia, le acque provenienti dal vicino monte Pacciano.
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Seconda tappa della guida “cosa vedere a Perugia in due giorni”:
Piazza IV Novembre è situata nel centro storico di Perugia, sulla quale si affacciano la cattedrale di S.Lorenzo e il Palazzo dei Priori. Ma andiamo con ordine;
La Cattedrale presenta un particolare inusuale ovvero rivolge verso la piazza principale la sua facciata laterale anzichè quella frontale come di solito accade. Questo lato é caratterizzato dal Pulpito di San Bernardino da Siena, costituito da antichi frammenti e mosaici cosmateschi, dal quale, lo stesso, vi predicò nel 1425 e nel 1427. La facciata principale è rivolta invece verso piazza Danti, l’entrata è impreziosita da un portale in stile barocco per opera di Pietro Carattoli, che lo progettò nel 1729. Il muro esterno si presenta a vista, qui è impossibile non notare i ganci previsti per un successivo rivestimento in marmo, che non venne mai apportato.
Terza tappa della guida “cosa vedere a Perugia in due giorni”:
Il Palazzo dei Priori, eretto tra il 1293 e il 1443, si presenta, con tutta la sua maestosità, in stile gotico con una elegante scalinata ornata dalle statue di un grifone e di un leone. Il Palazzo si estende per tutto il lungo Corso Vannucci ed ancora oggi è la sede di parte del Municipio. Questo stesso riserva al suo interno e con precisione al terzo piano, la Galleria nazionale dell’Umbria.
Non tutti sanno che …
Il simbolo di Perugia è composto da uno scudo rosso coronato turrito, in cui sono raffigurati un leone e un grifo rampante argenteo e coronato d’oro. Il Grifo è oggi simbolo prevalente della città.
Quarta tappa della guida “cosa vedere a Perugia in due giorni”:
Altro monumento, anch’essa in stile rinascimentale, è la Rocca Paolina, la quale, benché oggi non si presenti più con tutta la sua imponenza, la Rocca si articolava in tre parti: il “Palazzo Papale”, il “Corridore” e la “Tenaglia”. Nel corso dei secoli ha subito numerosi sconvolgimenti, tanto che oggi si possono ammirare i resti soltanto nei sotterranei del Palazzo Papale.
NON TUTTI SANNO CHE >> La Rocca Paolina è celebre per una delle più famose poesie di Giosuè Carducci dal titolo: “Il canto dell’amore”.
Quinta tappa della guida “cosa vedere a Perugia in due giorni”:
Un altro monumento ecclesiastico da visitare è l’oratorio di San Bernardino, situato in piazza San Francesco, vicino alla basilica di San Francesco al Prato. Famosa è la facciata, ornata da rilievi, per opera di Agostino di Duccio, che la rendono una dei più rappresentativi esempi di arte rinascimentale perugina. La facciata anteriore presenta un doppio portale, l’interno è caratterizzato da un impianto gotico, l’altare cerimoniale è costituito da un sarcofago paleocristiano del IV secolo che raccoglie il corpo del beato Egidio, compagno di vita di S.Francesco. Dietro l’altare, troviamo la presenza di un altro portale, che permette il passaggio nell’Oratorio di Sant’Andrea, elementi architettonici di notevole prestigio sono un soffitto a cassettoni e alcuni dipinti del XVIII e XIX secolo.
Dopo tanto camminare tra le vie che caratterizzano Perugia, vi consigliamo di andare a gustare una meritata cena nei ristoranti che al meglio riescono a esprimere la tipica cucina umbra, una cucina semplice e genuina che propone sapori differenti in base alla stagione.
Il piatto tipico che caratterizza la parte settentrionale della nostra regione è la “torta al testo”, meglio conosciuta come “pizza sotto il fuoco”, che viene servita così al naturale o ripiena con salumi, formaggi e verdure.
Non tutti sanno che …
La “torta al testo“ una schiacciata di farina, acqua, olio d’oliva, sale e lievito, cotta appunto sotto il fuoco. Veniva preparata in occasione dei grandi lavori nei campi quando occorreva saziare grandi appetiti e risparmiare il pane che era più prezioso
SECONDO GIORNO
Prima tappa della guida “cosa vedere a Perugia in due giorni”:
Nel vostro secondo giorno di visita della città di Perugia, potete andare ad ammirare il suggestivo Arco Etrusco o di Augusto, che costituisce una delle sette porte delle mura etrusche della città. L’Arco, fu costruito durante la seconda metà del III secolo a.C. e ristrutturato successivamente dall’Imperatore Augusto nel 40 a.C., in occasione della sua vittoria nella guerra di Perugia. Questo Arco rappresenta la più integra e colossale porta etrusca cittadina che si apre su quello che era il cardo massimo della città, ovvero l’odierna via Ulisse Rocchi.
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Seconda tappa della guida “cosa vedere a Perugia in due giorni”:
Altro baluardo dello stile medievale è Il Cassero di Porta Sant’Angelo, che va a costituire anch’esso una delle sette porte delle mura di Perugia. Il Cassero si presenta come una fortificazione, collocata all’interno della cinta muraria cittadina, risalente al XIV secolo. Questa costruzione non era altro che un completamento della seconda cinta muraria e più che una porta, il Cassero era una torre di avvistamento, dalla cui terrazza, si può godere di un affascinate panorama della città e del territorio
circostante.
Non tutti sanno che …
Perugia rientra nelle 27 città decorate con la Medaglia d’Oro come “Benemerite del Risorgimento nazionale” per le azioni patriottiche dei cittadini per l’indipendenza dallo Stato Pontificio
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Terza tappa della guida “cosa vedere a Perugia in due giorni”:
Nel centro storico troviamo un’altra importante costruzione, che offriva un servizio non di secondaria importanza al livello civico. Il Pozzo Etrusco o “Pozzo Sorbello” é riconducibile alla seconda metà del III secolo a. C. e fu progettato come cisterna ad uso urbano. Ci si può accedere da Piazza Danti, per mezzo di un passaggio coperto ed uno stretto cortile il quale porta nei sotterranei del Palazzo Sorbello. Ancora oggi si possono ammirare i segni delle funi utilizzate per il prelievo dell’acqua.
Quarta tappa della guida “cosa vedere a Perugia in due giorni”:
Andando in giro per la città si possono ammirare, nella loro totale bellezza e buona conservazione le mura etrusche che ancora oggi abbracciano il capoluogo umbro.
Facendo un grande balzo storico, per chi non si accontenta solo dei monumenti del passato è possibile andare a visitare il celebre Museo della Perugina al fine di dare un po’ di sapore ai due giorni trascorsi tra i monumenti del passato.
What to see in Perugia if you only have two days? Discover what to do by reading our guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”. At first sight the city looks like a mountain to climb; the old town, situated on a hill, stands on the land below enclosed by two city walls, the first built in the Etruscan period, the second during the Roman Empire.
Ready to go for the first stage of the guide “what to see in Perugia in two days”?
After parking your car outside of the city center, closed to traffic, you can use the escalators or the mini metro, which will take you to the main square. You can decide if you prefer to visit the city on foot, or take advantage of the Perugia City Tour, a shuttle service that will take you comfortably to the discovery the most characteristic places of Perugia in 50 minutes.
>> Book your CITY TOUR with us at a special price!
Start your tour of Perugia from Piazza IV Novembre which houses the symbol of Perugia medieval and modern, the Fontana Maggiore, designed by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, built to celebrate the arrival of the water in the acropolis, thanks to the new aqueduct, which conveyed in the center of Perugia, the waters from the nearby Pacciao mountain.
>> Want to visit Perugia? See now the best hotel in the area of Perugia.
The second stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
Piazza IV Novembre is located in the historic center of Perugia, which is surrounded by the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the Palazzo dei Priori. But let us;
The Cathedral has a particularly unusual side facade overlooks the main square rather than the front side as usually happens. This side is characterized by the Pulpito of St. Bernardine of Siena, made up of ancients fragments and cosmateschi mosaics, from which the saint had been preaching in 1425 and in 1427. The main facade, conversely, looks into Piazza Danti, the entrance is decorated with a portal style baroccon made by Peter Carattoli, who designed it in 1729. On the outside wall it is possible to notice the garish provided hooks for a subsequent marble covering, but it was never made.
The third stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
The Palazzo dei Priori, erected between 1293 and 1443, is, with all its majestic beauty, in the Gothic style with an elegant stairway decorated with statues of a griffin and a lion. The building extends throughout the Corso Vannucci and today is the seat of the Municipality. The Palazzo reserves in it and with precision on the third floor, the National Gallery of Umbria.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> The symbol of Perugia consists of a red shield crowned turreted, which are depicted a lion and a griffin rampant silver and crowned with gold. The Griffin is one of the symbols that represent the city.
>> If you have decided to visit Perugia, you should contact now with the best farm houses in the area >> Click here.
Fourth stage of the guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”:
Another monument, also in Renaissance style, is the Rocca Paolina, which, even if now no longer appears with all its majesty, the fortress was divided into three parts: the “Palazzo Papale”, the “Corridore” and “Tenaglia “.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> The Rocca Paolina is famous for one of the most famous poems of Giosuè Carducci entitled “Il canto dell’amore”.
Fifth stage of the guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”:
Another ecclesiastical monument to visit is the Oratory of San Bernardino, located in Piazza San Francesco, near the Basilica of San Francesco al Prato. Famous is the facade, decorated with reliefs, made by Agostino di Duccio, that make it one of the most representative examples of the Renaissance art in Perugia. The front facade has a double portal, the interior is characterized by a Gothic plant, the ceremonial altar consists of a IV century Christian sarcophagus that preserves the body of Blessed Giles, life partner of St. Francis. Behind the altar, there is the presence of another portal, which allows the passage at the Oratorio of St. Andrew, very prestigious architectural elements are a coffered ceiling and paintings of the XVIII and XIX centuries.
After so much walking through the streets that characterize Perugia, you should go to enjoy a deserved dinner in the best restaurants that they can express the typical Umbrian cuisine, which is simple and genuine, proposing different flavors depending on the season.
The typical dish that characterizes the northern part of our region is the “torta al testo”, better known as “pizza under the fire”, which is served as natural or stuffed with meats, cheeses and vegetables.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> The “torta al testo” is a flattened of flour, water, olive oil, salt and yeast, cooked just under fire. It was prepared on the occasion of the great work in the fields when it was necessary to satiate big appetites and economize the bread which was more valuable.
>> Tired of walking, stopped at one of the best restaurants in Perugia.
SECOND DAY
First stage of the guide “what to see in Perugia in two days”:
On your second day of touring the city of Perugia, you can go to admire the beautiful Etruscan Arch of Augustus, which is one of the seven gates of the Etruscan walls of the city. The Arch was built during the second half of the III century b.c. and subsequently restored by the Emperor Augustus in 40 b.c., to celebrate his victory in the War of Perugia. This arch represents the most intact and colossal Etruscan port city, which opens onto what was the Cardo Maximus of the city, which is now Via Ulisse Rocchi.
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The second stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
Another bulwark of the medieval style is Il Cassero di Porta Sant’Angelo, which is also going to be one of the seven gates of the Perugia’s walls. Il Cassero looks like a fort, located inside the city walls, dating from the fourteenth century. This building was nothing more than a completion of the second wall and more than a door the Cassero was a sighting tower, from whose terrace, you can enjoy a charming view of the city and the surrounding area.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> Perugia is one of the 27 cities decorated with the Gold Medal as “the national Risorgimento Benemerite” for the patriotic actions of his citizens for the independence from the Papal States.
>> If you’ve decided to see Perugia and taste the local cuisine you should contact now the farm houses near it >> click this link.
The third stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
In the old town there is another important building, which allowed the use of water to the entire population. The Etruscan Well or “Well Sorbello,” due to the second half of the III century. C. and was designed as a tank to urban use. It can be accessed from Piazza Danti, using a covered walkway and a narrow courtyard which brings in the basement of Palazzo Sorbello. Even today you can see the marks of the ropes used for the drawing of the water.
Fourth stage of the guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”:
Going around the city can be admired in their total beauty and good preservation the Etruscan walls that still embrace the Umbrian capital.
Doing a great historic leap for those not satisfied with only the monuments of the past it is possible to visit the famous Museum of Perugia in order to give a little ‘flavor to the two days spent among the monuments of the past.
>> If you have decided to visit Perugia book now your TOUR OF TASTE OF WINE AND CHOCOLATE, an exciting guided tour in search of taste “FORBIDDEN” waiting for you!
What to see in Perugia if you only have two days? Discover what to do by reading our guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”. At first sight the city looks like a mountain to climb; the old town, situated on a hill, stands on the land below enclosed by two city walls, the first built in the Etruscan period, the second during the Roman Empire.
Ready to go for the first stage of the guide “what to see in Perugia in two days”?
After parking your car outside of the city center, closed to traffic, you can use the escalators or the mini metro, which will take you to the main square. You can decide if you prefer to visit the city on foot, or take advantage of the Perugia City Tour, a shuttle service that will take you comfortably to the discovery the most characteristic places of Perugia in 50 minutes.
>> Book your CITY TOUR with us at a special price!
Start your tour of Perugia from Piazza IV Novembre which houses the symbol of Perugia medieval and modern, the Fontana Maggiore, designed by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, built to celebrate the arrival of the water in the acropolis, thanks to the new aqueduct, which conveyed in the center of Perugia, the waters from the nearby Pacciao mountain.
>> Want to visit Perugia? See now the best hotel in the area of Perugia.
The second stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
Piazza IV Novembre is located in the historic center of Perugia, which is surrounded by the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the Palazzo dei Priori. But let us;
The Cathedral has a particularly unusual side facade overlooks the main square rather than the front side as usually happens. This side is characterized by the Pulpito of St. Bernardine of Siena, made up of ancients fragments and cosmateschi mosaics, from which the saint had been preaching in 1425 and in 1427. The main facade, conversely, looks into Piazza Danti, the entrance is decorated with a portal style baroccon made by Peter Carattoli, who designed it in 1729. On the outside wall it is possible to notice the garish provided hooks for a subsequent marble covering, but it was never made.
The third stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
The Palazzo dei Priori, erected between 1293 and 1443, is, with all its majestic beauty, in the Gothic style with an elegant stairway decorated with statues of a griffin and a lion. The building extends throughout the Corso Vannucci and today is the seat of the Municipality. The Palazzo reserves in it and with precision on the third floor, the National Gallery of Umbria.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> The symbol of Perugia consists of a red shield crowned turreted, which are depicted a lion and a griffin rampant silver and crowned with gold. The Griffin is one of the symbols that represent the city.
>> If you have decided to visit Perugia, you should contact now with the best farm houses in the area >> Click here.
Fourth stage of the guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”:
Another monument, also in Renaissance style, is the Rocca Paolina, which, even if now no longer appears with all its majesty, the fortress was divided into three parts: the “Palazzo Papale”, the “Corridore” and “Tenaglia “.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> The Rocca Paolina is famous for one of the most famous poems of Giosuè Carducci entitled “Il canto dell’amore”.
Fifth stage of the guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”:
Another ecclesiastical monument to visit is the Oratory of San Bernardino, located in Piazza San Francesco, near the Basilica of San Francesco al Prato. Famous is the facade, decorated with reliefs, made by Agostino di Duccio, that make it one of the most representative examples of the Renaissance art in Perugia. The front facade has a double portal, the interior is characterized by a Gothic plant, the ceremonial altar consists of a IV century Christian sarcophagus that preserves the body of Blessed Giles, life partner of St. Francis. Behind the altar, there is the presence of another portal, which allows the passage at the Oratorio of St. Andrew, very prestigious architectural elements are a coffered ceiling and paintings of the XVIII and XIX centuries.
After so much walking through the streets that characterize Perugia, you should go to enjoy a deserved dinner in the best restaurants that they can express the typical Umbrian cuisine, which is simple and genuine, proposing different flavors depending on the season.
The typical dish that characterizes the northern part of our region is the “torta al testo”, better known as “pizza under the fire”, which is served as natural or stuffed with meats, cheeses and vegetables.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> The “torta al testo” is a flattened of flour, water, olive oil, salt and yeast, cooked just under fire. It was prepared on the occasion of the great work in the fields when it was necessary to satiate big appetites and economize the bread which was more valuable.
>> Tired of walking, stopped at one of the best restaurants in Perugia.
SECOND DAY
First stage of the guide “what to see in Perugia in two days”:
On your second day of touring the city of Perugia, you can go to admire the beautiful Etruscan Arch of Augustus, which is one of the seven gates of the Etruscan walls of the city. The Arch was built during the second half of the III century b.c. and subsequently restored by the Emperor Augustus in 40 b.c., to celebrate his victory in the War of Perugia. This arch represents the most intact and colossal Etruscan port city, which opens onto what was the Cardo Maximus of the city, which is now Via Ulisse Rocchi.
>> Want to see Perugia? See now the best deals on the best accommodation facilities in Perugia and its surroundings.
The second stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
Another bulwark of the medieval style is Il Cassero di Porta Sant’Angelo, which is also going to be one of the seven gates of the Perugia’s walls. Il Cassero looks like a fort, located inside the city walls, dating from the fourteenth century. This building was nothing more than a completion of the second wall and more than a door the Cassero was a sighting tower, from whose terrace, you can enjoy a charming view of the city and the surrounding area.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> Perugia is one of the 27 cities decorated with the Gold Medal as “the national Risorgimento Benemerite” for the patriotic actions of his citizens for the independence from the Papal States.
>> If you’ve decided to see Perugia and taste the local cuisine you should contact now the farm houses near it >> click this link.
The third stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
In the old town there is another important building, which allowed the use of water to the entire population. The Etruscan Well or “Well Sorbello,” due to the second half of the III century. C. and was designed as a tank to urban use. It can be accessed from Piazza Danti, using a covered walkway and a narrow courtyard which brings in the basement of Palazzo Sorbello. Even today you can see the marks of the ropes used for the drawing of the water.
Fourth stage of the guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”:
Going around the city can be admired in their total beauty and good preservation the Etruscan walls that still embrace the Umbrian capital.
Doing a great historic leap for those not satisfied with only the monuments of the past it is possible to visit the famous Museum of Perugia in order to give a little ‘flavor to the two days spent among the monuments of the past.
>> If you have decided to visit Perugia book now your TOUR OF TASTE OF WINE AND CHOCOLATE, an exciting guided tour in search of taste “FORBIDDEN” waiting for you!
What to see in Perugia if you only have two days? Discover what to do by reading our guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”. At first sight the city looks like a mountain to climb; the old town, situated on a hill, stands on the land below enclosed by two city walls, the first built in the Etruscan period, the second during the Roman Empire.
Ready to go for the first stage of the guide “what to see in Perugia in two days”?
After parking your car outside of the city center, closed to traffic, you can use the escalators or the mini metro, which will take you to the main square. You can decide if you prefer to visit the city on foot, or take advantage of the Perugia City Tour, a shuttle service that will take you comfortably to the discovery the most characteristic places of Perugia in 50 minutes.
>> Book your CITY TOUR with us at a special price!
Start your tour of Perugia from Piazza IV Novembre which houses the symbol of Perugia medieval and modern, the Fontana Maggiore, designed by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, built to celebrate the arrival of the water in the acropolis, thanks to the new aqueduct, which conveyed in the center of Perugia, the waters from the nearby Pacciao mountain.
>> Want to visit Perugia? See now the best hotel in the area of Perugia.
The second stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
Piazza IV Novembre is located in the historic center of Perugia, which is surrounded by the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the Palazzo dei Priori. But let us;
The Cathedral has a particularly unusual side facade overlooks the main square rather than the front side as usually happens. This side is characterized by the Pulpito of St. Bernardine of Siena, made up of ancients fragments and cosmateschi mosaics, from which the saint had been preaching in 1425 and in 1427. The main facade, conversely, looks into Piazza Danti, the entrance is decorated with a portal style baroccon made by Peter Carattoli, who designed it in 1729. On the outside wall it is possible to notice the garish provided hooks for a subsequent marble covering, but it was never made.
The third stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
The Palazzo dei Priori, erected between 1293 and 1443, is, with all its majestic beauty, in the Gothic style with an elegant stairway decorated with statues of a griffin and a lion. The building extends throughout the Corso Vannucci and today is the seat of the Municipality. The Palazzo reserves in it and with precision on the third floor, the National Gallery of Umbria.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> The symbol of Perugia consists of a red shield crowned turreted, which are depicted a lion and a griffin rampant silver and crowned with gold. The Griffin is one of the symbols that represent the city.
>> If you have decided to visit Perugia, you should contact now with the best farm houses in the area >> Click here.
Fourth stage of the guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”:
Another monument, also in Renaissance style, is the Rocca Paolina, which, even if now no longer appears with all its majesty, the fortress was divided into three parts: the “Palazzo Papale”, the “Corridore” and “Tenaglia “.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> The Rocca Paolina is famous for one of the most famous poems of Giosuè Carducci entitled “Il canto dell’amore”.
Fifth stage of the guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”:
Another ecclesiastical monument to visit is the Oratory of San Bernardino, located in Piazza San Francesco, near the Basilica of San Francesco al Prato. Famous is the facade, decorated with reliefs, made by Agostino di Duccio, that make it one of the most representative examples of the Renaissance art in Perugia. The front facade has a double portal, the interior is characterized by a Gothic plant, the ceremonial altar consists of a IV century Christian sarcophagus that preserves the body of Blessed Giles, life partner of St. Francis. Behind the altar, there is the presence of another portal, which allows the passage at the Oratorio of St. Andrew, very prestigious architectural elements are a coffered ceiling and paintings of the XVIII and XIX centuries.
After so much walking through the streets that characterize Perugia, you should go to enjoy a deserved dinner in the best restaurants that they can express the typical Umbrian cuisine, which is simple and genuine, proposing different flavors depending on the season.
The typical dish that characterizes the northern part of our region is the “torta al testo”, better known as “pizza under the fire”, which is served as natural or stuffed with meats, cheeses and vegetables.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> The “torta al testo” is a flattened of flour, water, olive oil, salt and yeast, cooked just under fire. It was prepared on the occasion of the great work in the fields when it was necessary to satiate big appetites and economize the bread which was more valuable.
>> Tired of walking, stopped at one of the best restaurants in Perugia.
SECOND DAY
First stage of the guide “what to see in Perugia in two days”:
On your second day of touring the city of Perugia, you can go to admire the beautiful Etruscan Arch of Augustus, which is one of the seven gates of the Etruscan walls of the city. The Arch was built during the second half of the III century b.c. and subsequently restored by the Emperor Augustus in 40 b.c., to celebrate his victory in the War of Perugia. This arch represents the most intact and colossal Etruscan port city, which opens onto what was the Cardo Maximus of the city, which is now Via Ulisse Rocchi.
>> Want to see Perugia? See now the best deals on the best accommodation facilities in Perugia and its surroundings.
The second stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
Another bulwark of the medieval style is Il Cassero di Porta Sant’Angelo, which is also going to be one of the seven gates of the Perugia’s walls. Il Cassero looks like a fort, located inside the city walls, dating from the fourteenth century. This building was nothing more than a completion of the second wall and more than a door the Cassero was a sighting tower, from whose terrace, you can enjoy a charming view of the city and the surrounding area.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> Perugia is one of the 27 cities decorated with the Gold Medal as “the national Risorgimento Benemerite” for the patriotic actions of his citizens for the independence from the Papal States.
>> If you’ve decided to see Perugia and taste the local cuisine you should contact now the farm houses near it >> click this link.
The third stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
In the old town there is another important building, which allowed the use of water to the entire population. The Etruscan Well or “Well Sorbello,” due to the second half of the III century. C. and was designed as a tank to urban use. It can be accessed from Piazza Danti, using a covered walkway and a narrow courtyard which brings in the basement of Palazzo Sorbello. Even today you can see the marks of the ropes used for the drawing of the water.
Fourth stage of the guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”:
Going around the city can be admired in their total beauty and good preservation the Etruscan walls that still embrace the Umbrian capital.
Doing a great historic leap for those not satisfied with only the monuments of the past it is possible to visit the famous Museum of Perugia in order to give a little ‘flavor to the two days spent among the monuments of the past.
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What to see in Perugia if you only have two days? Discover what to do by reading our guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”. At first sight the city looks like a mountain to climb; the old town, situated on a hill, stands on the land below enclosed by two city walls, the first built in the Etruscan period, the second during the Roman Empire.
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After parking your car outside of the city center, closed to traffic, you can use the escalators or the mini metro, which will take you to the main square. You can decide if you prefer to visit the city on foot, or take advantage of the Perugia City Tour, a shuttle service that will take you comfortably to the discovery the most characteristic places of Perugia in 50 minutes.
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Start your tour of Perugia from Piazza IV Novembre which houses the symbol of Perugia medieval and modern, the Fontana Maggiore, designed by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, built to celebrate the arrival of the water in the acropolis, thanks to the new aqueduct, which conveyed in the center of Perugia, the waters from the nearby Pacciao mountain.
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Piazza IV Novembre is located in the historic center of Perugia, which is surrounded by the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the Palazzo dei Priori. But let us;
The Cathedral has a particularly unusual side facade overlooks the main square rather than the front side as usually happens. This side is characterized by the Pulpito of St. Bernardine of Siena, made up of ancients fragments and cosmateschi mosaics, from which the saint had been preaching in 1425 and in 1427. The main facade, conversely, looks into Piazza Danti, the entrance is decorated with a portal style baroccon made by Peter Carattoli, who designed it in 1729. On the outside wall it is possible to notice the garish provided hooks for a subsequent marble covering, but it was never made.
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The Palazzo dei Priori, erected between 1293 and 1443, is, with all its majestic beauty, in the Gothic style with an elegant stairway decorated with statues of a griffin and a lion. The building extends throughout the Corso Vannucci and today is the seat of the Municipality. The Palazzo reserves in it and with precision on the third floor, the National Gallery of Umbria.
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Another monument, also in Renaissance style, is the Rocca Paolina, which, even if now no longer appears with all its majesty, the fortress was divided into three parts: the “Palazzo Papale”, the “Corridore” and “Tenaglia “.
NOT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT >> The Rocca Paolina is famous for one of the most famous poems of Giosuè Carducci entitled “Il canto dell’amore”.
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Another ecclesiastical monument to visit is the Oratory of San Bernardino, located in Piazza San Francesco, near the Basilica of San Francesco al Prato. Famous is the facade, decorated with reliefs, made by Agostino di Duccio, that make it one of the most representative examples of the Renaissance art in Perugia. The front facade has a double portal, the interior is characterized by a Gothic plant, the ceremonial altar consists of a IV century Christian sarcophagus that preserves the body of Blessed Giles, life partner of St. Francis. Behind the altar, there is the presence of another portal, which allows the passage at the Oratorio of St. Andrew, very prestigious architectural elements are a coffered ceiling and paintings of the XVIII and XIX centuries.
After so much walking through the streets that characterize Perugia, you should go to enjoy a deserved dinner in the best restaurants that they can express the typical Umbrian cuisine, which is simple and genuine, proposing different flavors depending on the season.
The typical dish that characterizes the northern part of our region is the “torta al testo”, better known as “pizza under the fire”, which is served as natural or stuffed with meats, cheeses and vegetables.
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SECOND DAY
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On your second day of touring the city of Perugia, you can go to admire the beautiful Etruscan Arch of Augustus, which is one of the seven gates of the Etruscan walls of the city. The Arch was built during the second half of the III century b.c. and subsequently restored by the Emperor Augustus in 40 b.c., to celebrate his victory in the War of Perugia. This arch represents the most intact and colossal Etruscan port city, which opens onto what was the Cardo Maximus of the city, which is now Via Ulisse Rocchi.
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Another bulwark of the medieval style is Il Cassero di Porta Sant’Angelo, which is also going to be one of the seven gates of the Perugia’s walls. Il Cassero looks like a fort, located inside the city walls, dating from the fourteenth century. This building was nothing more than a completion of the second wall and more than a door the Cassero was a sighting tower, from whose terrace, you can enjoy a charming view of the city and the surrounding area.
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The third stage of the guide “What to See in Perugia in two days”:
In the old town there is another important building, which allowed the use of water to the entire population. The Etruscan Well or “Well Sorbello,” due to the second half of the III century. C. and was designed as a tank to urban use. It can be accessed from Piazza Danti, using a covered walkway and a narrow courtyard which brings in the basement of Palazzo Sorbello. Even today you can see the marks of the ropes used for the drawing of the water.
Fourth stage of the guide “What to see in Perugia in two days”:
Going around the city can be admired in their total beauty and good preservation the Etruscan walls that still embrace the Umbrian capital.
Doing a great historic leap for those not satisfied with only the monuments of the past it is possible to visit the famous Museum of Perugia in order to give a little ‘flavor to the two days spent among the monuments of the past.
>> If you have decided to visit Perugia book now your TOUR OF TASTE OF WINE AND CHOCOLATE, an exciting guided tour in search of taste “FORBIDDEN” waiting for you!
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