Location: Province of Perugia
Top Things to do in Province of Perugia
What to do and see in Province of Perugia, Umbria: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Province of Perugia (Italian: Provincia di Perugia) is the larger of the two provinces in the Umbria region of Italy, comprising two-thirds of both the area and population of the region. Its capital is the city of Perugia. The province covered all of Umbria until 1927, when the province of Terni was carved out of its southern third. The province of Perugia has an area of 6,334 km² covering two-thirds of Umbria, and a total population of about 660,000. There are 59 comunes (Italian: comuni) in the province. The province has numerous tourist attractions, especially artistic and historical ones, and is home to the Lake Trasimeno, the largest lake of Central Italy. It historically the ancestral origin of the Umbri, while later it was a Roman province and then part of the Papal States until the late 19th century.
Restaurants in Province of Perugia
1. Eremo delle Carceri
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5.0 based on 2,278 reviews
The retreat high in the mountains above Assisi where St. Francis frequently stayed to meditate and pray.
Reviewed By jmaiaf
Quiet, forested retreat. Wander about, watch for short doorways (!), sit, breathe Views are wondrous.
2. Scoglio della Preghiera
3. Piazza IV Novembre
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4.5 based on 1,046 reviews
This is the artistic center of Perugia that features beautiful reliefs carved in the 13 century, a stunning gothic cathedral and the superb Italian medieval palace, the Palazzo Priori, which houses the National Art Gallery of Umbria.
Reviewed By CleverCat
Piazza IV Novembre is not to be missed during a visit to historic Perugia. The piazza is flanked by historical buildings like the city's Duomo and the Palazzo Priori which go back centuries. The beautiful Fontana Maggiore sits in the middle of the square. It is such a pretty fountain with so much detail - be sure to check it out. People love to sit on the steps of the Duomo and chat and people watch. This is a great location to meet friends and soak in the city, especially at night when everything is lit up.
4. Piazza del Comune
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4.5 based on 852 reviews
This lively and well-preserved square is the heart of Assisi's social, cultural and political life.
Reviewed By BearH928 - Williamsburg, United States
Right across from the church of Maria sopra Minerva there is an excellent stationary store with great selection of note cards and local maps. It is in the shop with the tile sign advertising the local bicycle touring club
5. Piazza del Duomo
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4.5 based on 819 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
Piazza del Duomo is fabulous to enter via the wide, stepped road leading to the piazza, with the Duomo framing the piazza beautifully.
6. Fontana Maggiore
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4.5 based on 812 reviews
Reviewed By robertsU2695AA
designed in the 1200's this fountain sits in the center of the old town. the detailed sculptures which make up the perimeter of the fountain are fascinating to look at, as each set represents a month of the year, as well as various aspects of life and culture as it was in those times. Definitely worth the time to see.
7. Piazza Grande
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4.5 based on 2,142 reviews
Reviewed By 1mammamia - Woodbridge, Canada
The great palace, the view on the valley, the beautiful museum, the little stores and eateries, all at walking distance.
8. City Centre
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4.5 based on 963 reviews
Reviewed By backpacker31 - Boynton Beach, United States
Perugia’s ancient walled hilltop city is a delight to explore. It’s relatively compact although there are some steep up/down sections that may prove challenging. There are churches, museums, old palaces, a Roman aqueduct (part of which can be walked), beautiful buildings dating back many hundreds of years, an Estrucan well, an international university, a fabulous subterranean city, restaurants, cafes and much more. Simply wandering the narrow cobbled lanes are the best way to explore and enjoy the ancient atmosphere. Behind some of the buildings located on Piazza Matteotti are public terraces that offer sweeping views of the Umbrian countryside. The best part...no crowds! Just locals and students going about their daily routines. An authentic slice of life in Umbria.
9. Vicolo Baciadonne
10. Palazzo dei Priori
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4.5 based on 417 reviews
Reviewed By Houlihan2 - Melbourne, Australia
The decorated vaulted ceiling and walls of this lawyers' meeting hall dating back to the late 1290's are simply breath-taking. This is one of the oldest parts of the palazzo. There are 80 mighty painted arches! It used to be used as the peoples' assembly. After 1582, it became the seat of the Notaries' Guild. While only a few original frescoes remain, it was repainted by Matteo Tassi in 1885.
