Hotels to remember: Perugia
Park Hotel ai Cappuccini
Gubbio (Perugia) - 4 Star Hotels
An ancient 17th century monastery transformed into luxury resort: Gubbio's Park Hotel ai Cappuccini.
Borgo di Carpiano
Gubbio (Perugia) - Historical Residences
Borgo di Carpiano is a tiny medieval hamlet, hidden amidst the woods in the countryside just outside the Umbrian city of Gubbio, only recently transformed in stunning period residence.
Castello di Petroia
Scritto di Gubbio (Perugia) - Historical Residences
In the countryside just outside Gubbio, the Castello di Petroia offers guests the chance to experience an atmosphere of centuries past.
L'Antico Forziere
Deruta
La Rocca dei Trinci
Capodacqua di Foligno
Borgo di Carpiano
Gubbio
Tenuta di Canonica
Todi
Fattoria di Vibio
Montecastello di Vibio
Il Fontanaro
Paciano
Il Melograno
Pianello
Il Cantico della Natura
Montesperello di Magione
Villa Nuba Charming Apartments
Perugia
Le Tre Vaselle
Torgiano
Park Hotel ai Cappuccini
Gubbio
Castello di Petroia
Scritto di Gubbio
Castello di Magrano
Gubbio
La Locanda del Capitano
Montone
Palazzetta del Vescovo
Fratta Todina
Al Vescovado 7
Gubbio
Brigolante Guest Apartments
Assisi
Castello di Postignano
Postignano
Castello di Baccaresca
Gubbio
Hotel Palazzo Bocci
Spello
La Posta di Confine
Mantignana
Hotel Vannucci
Città della Pieve
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Perugia: introduction
In the heart of Umbria, one finds Perugia, a city born more than two thousand years ago, older even than Rome, still conserved within the city walls built by the Etruscans. It is here that one finds one of Italy's most important archaeological museums the Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell'Umbria, and one of the most important squares in the whole of Italy, Piazza Grande.
Visitors to Perugia still enter the city via one of the seven gateways, two of which have the status of monuments: Porta d'Augusto and Porta San Pietro. A city full of historic sites: the Palazzo dell'Università Vecchia, Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo, Palazzo dei Priori, the Cathedral, the Fontana Maggiore, the St Francis Complex, the Oratorio of St Bernardino.
Not to be missed is the fortress which encircles the oldest part of the city, a medieval Pompei, brought to light thanks to a series of excavations. The events held in Perugia are of International importance, such as Eurochocolate, event dedicated to chocolate with 9 days of open air tastings, and Umbria Jazz, one of the most famous Jazz festivals in the whole of Europe.
Perugia: suggestions from the hotels
The Song of Nature is an Eco Resort and Organic farm on Lake Trasimeno located in a beautiful stone house of 1600 surrounded by a centuries-old olive grove of 400 years and 30 hectares of woods and unspoiled nature. (Il Cantico della Natura) →
Until now it has been difficult to find more than 'rustic charm' when it comes to renting a Villa in Umbria, with our unique "Fontanaro" Concierge 2.0 service and luxurious styling,. see also umbriatuscanyreview.com (Il Fontanaro) →
Come and relax you in the quietness of the nature in a romantic place rich in history. Immersed into the silence of an agriturism and you will live unforgettable moments... (La Posta di Confine) →
Perugia: gourmet addresses
- Redibis
- Bevagna
- Located in part of the Roman theatre, ancient recipes and an excellent local olive oil.
- +39 0742 360130
- www.redibis.it
- Lillo Tatini
- Panicale
- On the hillside overlooking Lake Trasimeno, Umbrian cuisine with a taste of Tuscany.
- +39 075 837771
- www.lillotatini.it
More suggestions and useful addresses
- Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi
- Assisi
- UNESCO world heritage site, adorned with the works of Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini and Lorenzetti.
- www.sanfrancescoassisi.org
