PERUGIA, ACROPOLIS OF UMBRIA

Where old meets new

The Etruscans have already discovered its strategic location and formed the basis of present-day Perugia, called “Perusia”. They built the city on 2 hills connected to each other: the colle del Sole and the colle Landone. Today some of the old gateways to the city still remember us of their presence, such as the Arco Etrusco and the Porta Marzia, which is now part of the Rocca Paolina, a former papal fortress.

Perugia grew from a small acropolis to a modern shopping city with plenty of options for young and old, all kinds of festivals, events and a lot of local and craft products. Nice detail: the seat of the Scuola di Giornalismo radiotelevisivo, for example, is also located there.

As a traveler, one soon finds out that Perugia does not answer to the stereotypes of a tourist trap.
No artificial atmosphere here with a to do list of top-rated tourist attractions, culinary pitfalls with crowds of visitors during the day and a center that bleeds to death in the evening. Perugia lives in a quirky, authentic way and leaves you no choice: either you like it, either not. A hasty visit of the most amazing sights recommended by guide books is not an issue here. This city is too complex for that. So we set out for a “go slow” voyage of discovery with particular attention to the couleur locale and the enogastronomy that is elevated to an art in Umbria. The proud capital city of Umbria slowly reveals its character in all its purity and essence to the visitors who explore its hidden treasures.

For those who want to spend the night in the heart of Perugia, Hotel Brufani Palace is an absolute must. Hotel guests immediately start the day in style with a fantastic view over the park Giardini Carducci, the campanili, the surrounding hills and even the Monte Amiata in Tuscany. For a morning walk, the Corso Vannucci with its centuries-old stately façades and inviting shop windows is only a stone's throw away. Who opts for a more budget-friendly hotel, can go a little further on to La Rosetta, in the beautiful Piazza Italia.