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San Pietro Museum Complex
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San Pietro Museum Complex

The ancient Basilica di San Pietro standing on Colle Caprarius (also known as Calvario) close to what was probably a burial ground, was mentioned in the 6th ...

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Historic seat of the Guild of Merchants and Money Changers
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Historic seat of the Guild of Merchants and Money Changers

Between 1496 and 1500 Pietro Vannucci, known as il Perugino, at the height of his fame completed the frescoes decorating the Sala dell’Udienza (audience hall...

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The Merchants Guildhall
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The Merchants Guildhall

At the outset of the 13th century, if not earlier, many city states in Central and Southern Italy saw the emergence of merchant guilds which were to become p...

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Isola San Lorenzo
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Isola San Lorenzo

The creation of the Museo del Capitolo della Cattedrale (San Lorenzo Cathedral Chapter House Museum) was closely linked to celebrations of the fourth centena...

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San Severo chapel
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San Severo chapel

At the city’s summit, Piazza Raffaello crowns the Porta Sole quarter of Perugia. On the piazza stand the 18th century Chiesa di San Severo and the Camal...

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Palazzo Baldeschi Museum
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Palazzo Baldeschi Museum

With late 14th century origins Palazzo Baldeschi in Perugia is a former noble abode now owned by the Fondazione Perugia. Parts of its Medieval nucleus are st...

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National Gallery of Umbria
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National Gallery of Umbria

The National Gallery of Umbria, one of Italy’s leading art collections, is housed in the upper floors of the Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia, home of the Comun...

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Oratorio di San Bernardino
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Oratorio di San Bernardino

In 1457, five years after the oratorio was consecrated, decoration work on the polychrome façade was begun. The inscription “AVGVSTA PERVSIA MCCCCLXI” across...

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