Location: Province of Perugia
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Things to do in Province of Perugia, Umbria: The Best Architectural Buildings
The Province of Perugia (Italian: Provincia di Perugia) is the larger of the two provinces in the Umbria region of Italy, comprising two-thirds of both the area and population of the region. Its capital is the city of Perugia. The province covered all of Umbria until 1927, when the province of Terni was carved out of its southern third. The province of Perugia has an area of 6,334 km² covering two-thirds of Umbria, and a total population of about 660,000. There are 59 comunes (Italian: comuni) in the province. The province has numerous tourist attractions, especially artistic and historical ones, and is home to the Lake Trasimeno, the largest lake of Central Italy. It historically the ancestral origin of the Umbri, while later it was a Roman province and then part of the Papal States until the late 19th century.
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1. Palazzo dei Priori di Corciano
2. Basilica di Santa Chiara
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4.5 based on 2,421 reviews
Built onto the original Chapel of St. George, this Cathedral is where St. Clare of Assisi was buried in a crypt in 1872.
Reviewed By chatwinesque - Lisbon, Portugal
Behind an unremarkable exterior, the inside of this basilica is surprisingly beautiful - austere, with a few fading beautiful frescoes and the famous "talking" crucifix, an Orthodox-like piece of art worth the visit in itself, and the tomb of Saint Claire in the crypt.
3. Basilica di San Pietro
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4.5 based on 414 reviews
Founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in 1463, this grand Gothic cathedral is a worthwhile stop when visiting Perugia.
Reviewed By 58philipp - Herentals, Belgium
Very rich decoration - for sure worth a visit with some explanation. History meets religion. Especially the ceiling is well-done> Impressive historic large painting.
4. Palazzo dei Consoli and Museo Civico
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4.5 based on 749 reviews
This museum is known for its collection of the famous Eugubine Tablets, which are seven bronze sheets that comprise a fundamental epigraphic document of the Umbrian civilization, dating back to the end of the 2nd century BC.
Reviewed By EmilioG496 - Rome, Italy
A wide square with a wonderful view on the valley. On the other side there is the green mountain. But the best is the "Palazzo dei Consoli". The building was a example of medieval architectural with a lot of stairs and some secret passages, The Museum exhibition has a lot of paintings from 15° and 16° century. Furthermore there are seven rare tables (Tavole eugubine) written in part with an old language more ancient than latin and part with "Etruscan language" engraved one century b.C.
5. Cathedral (Duomo di Gubbio)
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4.5 based on 540 reviews
Reviewed By 853barry - Abbotsford, Canada
Need to change trains towards the end of the journey,but well worth the trouble. Assisi is a lovely medieval Hill Top city,with a great Cathedral,holding the tomb of St Francis. Everything about the City is wonderful,but very,very steep hills....if you are not a good walker...be aware! If you are,then the sheer wonder of all these winding medieval streets and shops,will pay you back for your effort!
6. Santa Maria sopra Minerva
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4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By SuzyQu15 - Brooklyn, United States
It is amazing to almost stumble upon this building in this beautiful piazza and to reflect upon its history. Now a church, this was originally a Roman Temple with original walls and facade still intact for over 2,000 years! Beautiful interior with an altar in blue and gold. Don’t miss this wonderful experience when in Assisi!
7. Palazzo dei Priori
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4.5 based on 417 reviews
Reviewed By Houlihan2 - Melbourne, Australia
The decorated vaulted ceiling and walls of this lawyers' meeting hall dating back to the late 1290's are simply breath-taking. This is one of the oldest parts of the palazzo. There are 80 mighty painted arches! It used to be used as the peoples' assembly. After 1582, it became the seat of the Notaries' Guild. While only a few original frescoes remain, it was repainted by Matteo Tassi in 1885.
8. Castello Bufalini
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By rebeccabV7102TZ - Raleigh, United States
Proof that there was elegant living in places other than Rome and Florence, this splendid castle in tiny San Giustino is a wonderful off-the-typical-tourist path destination. All tours are conducted by charming volunteer guides. Definitely worth a deviation into far eastern Tuscany/Umbria to see.
9. Ex Monastero e Chiostro di San Benedetto
10. Palazzo del Capitano
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