Standing in Giardini Carducci, Perugia, with its 360-degree views of the rolling Umbrian countryside, it’s hard to imagine that directly underneath this leafy green canopy a bloody uprising once took place. As the history of this city goes, the story of the Rocca Paolina, one of Perugia’s main tourist attractions, is a real page-turner involving…
If you are shopping in Perugia, you’ll find a world of small shops and local restaurants on Via dei Priori in Perugia’s historic center. One of these, Materia Ceramica is the workshop of Maria Antonietta Taticchi, a ceramic artist who is also one of the street’s honorary guardians. In fact, as president of the neighborhood…
Thanks to Perugina and its world-famous Baci, the city of Perugia is known for chocolates. But there’s so much more to Perugia’s culinary scene for food-curious travelers! In Perugia you can try the best Umbrian foods in excellent restaurants that were personally tried and tasted by us at Via del Vino Tours. Umbria offers a…
Italian truffles are the world’s most expensive gourmet food. In Umbria, Italy’s main truffle producing region, these precious culinary gems have flavored the economy for thirty centuries. Truffles are celebrated at festivals, venerated in museums and play a starring role in the local cuisine—even in some of the most rustic dishes. But, before we “dig”…
Perugia’s Museum Workshop Giuditta Brozzetti (Il Museo-Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti) is about a 15-minute walk from Piazza IV Novembre. This hidden jewel, located inside a former thirteenth century church where Saint Francis and his disciples once lived and prayed, is dedicated entirely to the history and the preservation of traditional Umbrian hand weaving techniques. The workshop…
In the showcase of architectural gems that grace the city of Perugia, Palazzo dei Priori, seat of the free commune (a.k.a. the municipal building) is arguably the crown jewel of the historic center. With its period-spanning ornamentation—overflowing with pomp and symbolism, this massive communal palace endows Perugia’s main square (Piazza IV Novembre) and its main…
In the showcase of architectural gems that grace the city of Perugia, Palazzo dei Priori, seat of the free commune (a.k.a. the municipal building) is arguably the crown jewel of the historic center. With its period-spanning ornamentation—overflowing with pomp and symbolism, this massive communal palace endows Perugia’s main square (Piazza IV Novembre) and its main…
The Civic Museum at Palazzo della Penna in Perugia (Museo Civico Palazzo della Penna) is worth a visit not only for its permanent collections but to check in from time to time on the changing menu of events and exhibitions hosted here in both the galleries of the museum and the Palazzo’s organic café. For…
The National Gallery of Umbria is one of Perugia’s most important museums. It’s also the only major art collection in Italy to be housed in the same building as the municipal government—Palazzo dei Priori. If you’re a lover of art history and ancient architecture, GNU (short for the gallery’s Italian name—Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria) is a…
Perugia is the charming capital city of Umbria, the green and hilly region in the heart of Italy. This medieval city is still an under-the-radar Italian destination for many international travelers. Yet, Perugia has captivated countless visitors throughout the centuries. As far back as 1875, American novelist Henry James wrote about Perugia in his first…