The capital of green Umbria is welcoming, lively and young thanks to the medieval university founded in 1308.
The Umbrian center boasts a rich Etruscan and Roman past. But the Perugia Moderna is famous above all for its chocolate, thanks to the local factories of chocolates renowned all over the world. Also famous for Eurochocolate, international kermesse scheduled from 13 to 22 October.
Perugia between art, music, culture and lots of chocolate
Fulcrum of the old city of Perugia is Fourth November Square where the 400th century Fontana Maggiore, the work of Nicola and Giovanni Pisano and the original side facade of the XNUMXth century Cathedral of San Lorenzo stand out. The main facade is on Piazza Danti. Here is also the Etruscan well or Sorbello, a hydraulic work of the third century BC
Venture below the surface
Da Fourth November Square a Italy Square unwinds Vannucci course, the main city artery. It is named after the painter Peter Vannucci, called the Perugino. Full of chocolate shops, shops and refreshment points, this street is considered the good living room of the city and its artistic treasure chest, which is kept in the Palazzo dei Priori. Here is the National Gallery of Umbria, containing the masterpieces of artists such as Piero della Francesca, Pinturicchio, Beato Angelico, of course Perugino and many others.
Another unmissable stop on the tour is the Rocca Paolina, an imposing fortress built in the XNUMXth century by Pope Paul III Farnese. Venture into the basement, in particular take advantage of the escalators that go from Piazza Partigiani to Piazza Italia between ancient walls and shops.
In the ceramics paradise
Are you a lover of local crafts and ceramics? You can take some pieces home with you in memory of your Umbrian stay. Take a leap in Deruta, ancient village 15 km from Perugia, famous throughout the world for its artistic majolica.
Shops with hand-painted artifacts are in every corner of the medieval historic center. To see the Museum of ceramics and the Pinacoteca where, among the works, there is a fresco attributed to Perugino dedicated to Saints Rocco and Romano.
Panicale: the village of new oil
Meat, ham and cheeses are the protagonists on the Perugian tables. While among the most typical condiments of the first courses there is the truffle, often associated with the porcini mushroom. However, the winning element of this simple, tasty and genuine cuisine is the extra virgin olive oil, the gastronomic symbol of the Region.
Panicale, medieval town in the province of Perugia, counted among the most beautiful villages in Italy, celebrates the king of the Mediterranean seasoning with Pan'olio, festival that from 28 to 29 October celebrates its third edition.
Bruschettas soaked in new oil, but also wine and other typical products against the backdrop of many side events for young and old.
