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Perugia is the capital of Umbria and is impressively built on a series of hills, so if you arrive along the motorway leading from Lake Trasimeno, you will get a lovely view of the city in the distance as you arrive. The mediaeval center is almost intact and so high up that if you leave your car...more Perugia is the capital of Umbria and is impressively built on a series of hills, so if you arrive along the motorway leading from Lake Trasimeno, you will get a lovely view of the city in the distance as you arrive. The mediaeval center is almost intact and so high up that if you leave your car in the car park near the station you can use a very impressive covered escalator that brings you up to the center with relative ease. The main street, the Corso Vannucci, is pedestrianised and a lovely introduction to the city, with lots of interesting shops, cafés and restaurants. Some of the main sights are the Cathedral (Domo), the Palazzo dei Priori on the opposite side of the square and the Collegio del Cambio, an impressive bankers guildhouse alongside with frescos inside by Perugino. There are some excellent local restaurants offering regional cuisine, which is a little heavier it has to be said that the cooking of Tuscany or the coast. The city has a famous university that offers Italian courses to foreign students during the summer.close

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by Donal – posted on Aug 10, 2007

Donal, from Ireland, has 129 reviews 129

Perugia it's a wonderfull medieval city; from a cultaral side there is plenty of things to see and the city centre it's just lovely; nightlife it's also good due to the large amount of university student from all over the world since in Perugia there is The Universita' per stranieri...more Perugia it's a wonderfull medieval city; from a cultaral side there is plenty of things to see and the city centre it's just lovely; nightlife it's also good due to the large amount of university student from all over the world since in Perugia there is The Universita' per stranieri (international university). It's plenty of small restaurant serving delicious food for reasonable prices.close

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by sz1976 – posted on May 2, 2007

sz1976, from Italy, has 80 reviews 80

We were there during the annual Eurochocolate event. We thought Perugia is relatively underrated compared to more celebrated tourist-attractions like Siena, San Gimignano, or Assissi. It is not just a well-preserved medieval hill-town, but a substantial city, with a lot to it. The old town...more We were there during the annual Eurochocolate event. We thought Perugia is relatively underrated compared to more celebrated tourist-attractions like Siena, San Gimignano, or Assissi. It is not just a well-preserved medieval hill-town, but a substantial city, with a lot to it. The old town is effectively a university campus, and has a very lively feel. A fun place!close

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by jmccar5795 – posted on Oct 17, 2006

jmccar5795, from Canada, has 2 reviews 2

This is one of my favorite cities in Italy! It's very hilly so it's a bit of a hike going up but great going down. Amazing views over the city from the historic center, which is breathtaking and picturesque for all of its Midieval buildings in near perfect condition. Charming and...more This is one of my favorite cities in Italy! It's very hilly so it's a bit of a hike going up but great going down. Amazing views over the city from the historic center, which is breathtaking and picturesque for all of its Midieval buildings in near perfect condition. Charming and beautiful! Definitely go for the Eurochocolate festival in mid October. It's heavenly!close

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by dnharrington – posted on Oct 13, 2006

dnharrington, from USA, has 15 reviews 15

Perugia is a beautiful Medieval city situated in the province of Urbino, about 3 hours from Rome by train. The historic center is beautiful with a few main streets that are primarily for pedestrians. It's a small city, and the activities are primarily in the"centro storico." It has...more Perugia is a beautiful Medieval city situated in the province of Urbino, about 3 hours from Rome by train. The historic center is beautiful with a few main streets that are primarily for pedestrians. It's a small city, and the activities are primarily in the"centro storico." It has a few decent, but small museums. It turns into a happening place for young people in the evenings. Views are spectacular. I haven't gone to the Perugia Chocolate festival held every October; I'm too chicken of the crowds. But if you're a chocolate lover, check out the Perugina boutique story on Corso Vannucci. It's heaven. Cabs are expensive in Perugia, but there's a decent bus system. Have coffee and dessert at Spari, an old world cafe where the wait staff wear red jackets and practically bow to the patrons as they walk through the door. It's a small city. You can do it in a weekend and feel you've hit the high spots.close

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by pjcur – posted on Oct 6, 2006

pjcur, from USA, has 2 reviews 2

Oh no, not again - next street lies fifty metres below. In the Italian landscape, many small villages of stone houses lie on top of a hill. But this is an entire city in the same manner. It is definitely one of the most amazing places I have ever seen. With two universities and plenty of...more Oh no, not again - next street lies fifty metres below. In the Italian landscape, many small villages of stone houses lie on top of a hill. But this is an entire city in the same manner. It is definitely one of the most amazing places I have ever seen. With two universities and plenty of long-term staying outsiders, shopping and night life are vivid. Still there is a blessed lack of worthless knick-knacks usually sold where hordes of tourists gather.close

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by kenneth3200 – posted on Aug 2, 2006

kenneth3200, from Sweden, has 10 reviews 10

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Top Rated Perugia Places to Stay

  1. Le Terrazze 100%      

    Mrs Donatella and her husbund were great hosts. The place and the view is wonderful. A great place for holidays!

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    by vlagoulis9015 – posted on Jul 2008

    vlagoulis9015, from Greece, has 4 reviews 4
  2. Bonazzi Hotel 100%      

    Hotel Bonazzi had an excellent location and the hotel man who ran it was soo sweet and helpful. The breakfast was yummy. When I come back to Perguia I will be staying at Hotel Bonazzi.

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    by jacin8425 – posted on Feb 2007

    jacin8425, from USA, has 6 reviews 6
  3. Alla Posta Dei Donini 100%      

    Wonderful hotel in a charming position just few minutes from Perugia. Luxury accomodation

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    by santebob – posted on Dec 2006

    santebob, from Italy, has 1 reviews 1
  4. Il Querceto 96%      

    Good position and very polite staff. Very good price.

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    by giorgiaboschetti5963 – posted on Dec 2007

    giorgiaboschetti5963, from Italy, has 1 reviews 1
  5. Alla Residenza Domus Minervae 92%      

    This was easy to find, large rooms, helpful manager. It was also in a good location to the town's centre and train station.

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    by liz-m-elliot2861 – posted on Jun 2008

    liz-m-elliot2861, from Australia, has 20 reviews 20

    We very much enjoyed our stay at Domus Minervae. The woman who owns the place is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and decorated in a European fashion, the beds made up daily, and the place has a very peaceful feel about it. Probably the piece de resistance was the breakfast,...

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    by racheletate – posted on Jun 2008

    racheletate, from New Zealand, has 4 reviews 4
  6. Hotel Morlacchi 86%      

    Very nice family run hotel. Superb location right in the very center off all of it. Service-oriented family members. Thank you for the parking! (right in front of the house...)

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    by mail5979 – posted on Aug 2008

    mail5979, from Germany, has 2 reviews 2

    giudizio decisamente positivo

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    by turra – posted on Dec 2006

    turra, from Italy, has 4 reviews 4

Top Rated Perugia Restaurants

  1. Osteria del Ghiottone80%      

    Really nice small restaurant in city centre, close to Corso Vannucci. They cook all regional tasty food and the prices are really good.

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    by sz1976 – posted on Nov 2006

    sz1976, from Italy, has 80 reviews 80

Top Rated Perugia Attractions

  1. Walk-through the city center100%      

    Fantastic view and panoramas

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    by pagnelli – posted on Mar 2007

    pagnelli, from Italy, has 1 reviews 1
  2. Galleria Nazionale dell Umbria (Umbria Gallery)80%      

    The Gallery it's really interesting showing a lot of paintings from the Middle Age from big painters like Giotto, Piero della Francesca, Beato Angelico and many others.

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    by sz1976 – posted on Nov 2006

    sz1976, from Italy, has 80 reviews 80

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