| Perugia is the capital
city of the Umbrian region located in central Italy. Perugia lies
near the Tiber River. Over the centuries Perugia has been the setting
for tumultuous rule and ghastly crimes. During the 1400s, the Baglioni
and Oddi families ruled Perugia with terror, incest, and murder.
Since the fall of Perugia’s terror age, the Perugians have thrown
all their energy into molding Perugia into the most cosmopolitan
medieval city in the world. Perugina is the largest name in industry
in Perugia. Perugina is a manufacturer of the finest chocolates
in Italy.
There are many amazing points
of interest to be found in Perugia. The Cathedral of S. Lorenzo,
the late 16th century Church and abbey of San Pietro, and the Basilica
of San Domenico, erected in 1458, are just a few examples of the many medieval
sights to behold while visiting Perugia. For a taste of the
Baglioni history involving Perugia, the tower of Gentile Baglioni’s
house, designed by Antonio and Aristotile da Sangalla remains. Other structures
designed by the same include the Porta Marzia and the Cathedral of S. Lorenzo.
The Palazzo deo Priori is one of Italy’s finest buildings and houses the
Collegio del Cambio and the Galleria Nazionale. Fine works of art by Duccio
and Perugino can be found in the National Gallery of Umbrian art. One of
the longest inscriptions in Estruscan can be found at the National Museum
of Umbrian Archaeology.
History can be found throughout
Perugia. From the terror of the 15th century to the 1860 uniting
with the Kingdom of Italy.
Raphael, who was taught by
Perugino, and is considered one of the greatest Renaissance artists produced
five paintings in Perugia and one fresco. Pinturicchio also lived
in Perugia, as well as Galeazzo Alessi, a world famous architect.
Yearly events in Perugia
include the Umbria Jazz Festival, which is considered one of the most important
festivals for Jazz throughout Europe, held in July each year, and the Eurochocolate
Sagra Musicale Umbra.
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