Guidebook for Perugia
Sightseeing
It is the heart of Perugia. It's a large, open square where locals and visitors congregate. In the center is a beautiful fountain, the Fontana Maggiore, surrounded by the Duomo.
28 locals recommend
Piazza IV Novembre
Piazza IV NovembreIt is the heart of Perugia. It's a large, open square where locals and visitors congregate. In the center is a beautiful fountain, the Fontana Maggiore, surrounded by the Duomo.
Where the town councilors used to meet, has some beautiful 13th century frescoes and wooden furniture. It houses the National Art Gallery of Umbria and three other museums.
33 locals recommend
Palazzo dei Priori
19 Corso Pietro VannucciWhere the town councilors used to meet, has some beautiful 13th century frescoes and wooden furniture. It houses the National Art Gallery of Umbria and three other museums.
It's a fortress built by Pope Paul III over the houses and buildings he destroyed. You can wander through the underground remains of the streets and houses. There are also art exhibits inside.
68 locals recommend
Rocca Paolina
11 Piazza ItaliaIt's a fortress built by Pope Paul III over the houses and buildings he destroyed. You can wander through the underground remains of the streets and houses. There are also art exhibits inside.
The Corso Vannucci is the main pedestrian street and is lined with elegant shops, bars, and eating places.
25 locals recommend
Corso Pietro Vannucci
Corso Pietro VannucciThe Corso Vannucci is the main pedestrian street and is lined with elegant shops, bars, and eating places.
Food Scene
Perugians know to come here for the best pizza in town. A spaceship-sized wood-fired brick oven heats up pizzas, from the simplest margherita to the 12-topping 'his and hers'.
14 locals recommend
Mediterranea
11 P.za PiccininoPerugians know to come here for the best pizza in town. A spaceship-sized wood-fired brick oven heats up pizzas, from the simplest margherita to the 12-topping 'his and hers'.
Don't ask for a menu because there isn't one. Diners get a set menu of a starter, main course, side dish and dessert.Extremely popular with students, it's best to call ahead.
30 locals recommend
Ristorante Dal Mi' Cocco
12 Corso Giuseppe GaribaldiDon't ask for a menu because there isn't one. Diners get a set menu of a starter, main course, side dish and dessert.Extremely popular with students, it's best to call ahead.
A fire or candles burn romantically on the terrace, while inside live jazz and hundreds of bottles of wine lining the walls add to the romance of the setting. You can taste dozens of Umbrian wines.
23 locals recommend
Bottega del Vino
1 Via del SoleA fire or candles burn romantically on the terrace, while inside live jazz and hundreds of bottles of wine lining the walls add to the romance of the setting. You can taste dozens of Umbrian wines.
Everything Else
Going strong since 1860, this delicately frescoed, chandelier-lit cafe lures locals to its marble counter like moths to a sugar-coated flame.
17 locals recommend
Pasticceria Sandri
32 Corso Pietro VannucciGoing strong since 1860, this delicately frescoed, chandelier-lit cafe lures locals to its marble counter like moths to a sugar-coated flame.
Students, professors and all-comers flock to this vibrantly coloured, blissfully relaxed hangout for coffee by day and cocktails to the backbeat of DJ tunes by night.
Piazza Francesco Morlacchi, 6
6 Piazza Francesco MorlacchiStudents, professors and all-comers flock to this vibrantly coloured, blissfully relaxed hangout for coffee by day and cocktails to the backbeat of DJ tunes by night.
Come to the club where the beautiful people play. It opens around 10pm, but the well-dressed party here until the wee hours.
Viale Roma, 20
20 Viale RomaCome to the club where the beautiful people play. It opens around 10pm, but the well-dressed party here until the wee hours.
This Historical Museum tells the story of the firm and his profound link with the territory. You can plunge in the chocolate visiting the Tasting Area where you can taste the famous Bacio Perugina.
21 locals recommend
Museo Storico Perugina
207 Viale S. SistoThis Historical Museum tells the story of the firm and his profound link with the territory. You can plunge in the chocolate visiting the Tasting Area where you can taste the famous Bacio Perugina.
Arts & Culture
Dating back to 1717, the grand theatre plays host to not only films but also musical performances and special events.
Teatro Pavone Srl
67 Via Luigi BonazziDating back to 1717, the grand theatre plays host to not only films but also musical performances and special events.
Shopping
Giordano worked for Perugina for 25 year, then he opened his own shop, creating delectable morsels from the old tradition, including baci (hazelnut 'kisses' covered in chocolate).
10 locals recommend
Cioccolato Augusta Perusia
1 Via C. PiccolpassoGiordano worked for Perugina for 25 year, then he opened his own shop, creating delectable morsels from the old tradition, including baci (hazelnut 'kisses' covered in chocolate).