Kayla & Enzo
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Things to Do
Perugia
About Perugia
The historic centre of Umbria's capital is a true 14th-century village, one of the most beautiful and beloved in Italy.
It boasts a very intense city life thanks to the two historic universities – the University of Perugia founded in 1308 and the University for Foreigners, the oldest of its kind in Italy – but also to the many international events such as Eurochocolate and Umbria Jazz, which attract tourists from all over the world.
Buzzing by day, but also lively and cheerful by night, Perugia deserves much more than a hit-and-run visit to explore its most important monuments: it’s also the perfect destination for an extended holiday. Not to mention its panorama, which is breathtaking wherever you look from its position amidst hills, mountains and plains of astonishing beauty.
Piazza IV Novembre
The Fourth of November square is the heart of Perugia and the heart of Umbria. The square is a favorite place for Perugia people. A small open space is always loaded with many people who come here to chat, bask in the sun, read books and so on. People living here would sit on the steps of the square and spend the afternoon indifferent. Major events in Perugia are usually held here, such as well-known jazz festivals, chocolate festivals, etc.
Umbria Jazz Festival
Dates: July 5 - 14th
Location: Arena Santa Giuliana (Must purchase tickets)
Free Performances: City center of Perugia
Casa del Cioccolato Perugina
The tour starts at the Historic Museum, continues in the sweet stop of the tastings and arrives to the heart of the Factory.
If you then want to fully enjoy this magical world, the Scuola del Cioccolato® offers Courses and Workshops for you to experiment with the distinctive qualities of chocolate yourself, along with chocolate-making techniques.
Rocca Paolina
Built in the early 14th century, it was the largest castle of that era, with a huge underground maze. Once inhabited by several powerful families in Perugia, it was destroyed and the ruins became a symbol of resistance to exploitation.
Monte Cucco Caverna Dell'Uomo Preistorico scoperta Dal Borzonaschino D'Oro
You can also visit the Monte Cucco Cave, where you can descend as far as 920 metres below the entrance. Its interior has a network of walkable routes exceeding 30 kilometres in total length. An experience that enchants and leaves you breathless.
Outside of Perugia
Medieval Festival Monteriggioni (July 7 - 16)
The Medieval Festival, known as Monteriggioni Festa Medievale in Italian, takes place in the beautiful castle-town of Monteriggioni, located near Siena, in the region of Tuscany, about an hour drive from Florence. It became famous thanks to Dante’s quote where he admired its walls crowned by the towers. The festival takes place over two weekends in July, filling the inner space of the castle with interesting medieval folks: artisans, knights, nobles, commoners, and soldiers.
Festival Pucciniano (July 12)
Festival Puccini, occurring annually in the summer in Torre del Lago, Italy, is a renowned opera festival dedicated to celebrating the works of the illustrious composer Giacomo Puccini.
Duomo di Milano
Highly recommend the guided tours if you want to learn about the significance of these historical landmarks and skip the long lines.
David of Michelangelo
Recommended to have a guided tour in order to skip the line to see the ORIGINAL David.
