Location: Perugia
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What to do and see in Perugia, Umbria: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon
This picturesque Umbrian city has a history that spans many eras. The city wall and arch are Etruscan; the sixth-century Sant'Angelo church was built atop a Roman temple; the town's cathedral is both Gothic and Renaissance. If you have a sweet tooth, visit the famous Perugina chocolate factory; if you have a full set of sweet teeth, visit during the Eurochocolate festival, held in October, when the entire town reportedly smells of chocolate.
Restaurants in Perugia
1. Let's Cook in Umbria
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5.0 based on 309 reviews
Culinary adventures in Italy: cooking classes, winery tours, truffle hunting and very popular cooking vacation programs that include accommodations and excursions to remote villages throughout Umbria and Tuscany.
2. Veatles Group
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Discovering the food and wine riches of Umbria and Tuscany region, let yourself be guided by a "sommelier on the road" with a vintage 70s van: wineries, breweries, oil mills, farms, and so on and so forth! Search for the online offer right for you and contact me!
3. Umbriacooks4u
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5.0 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By lamleo54 - Perugia, Italy
We are visiting and staying in Italy for an extended period. One of the things we wanted to do was cooking lessons on local Umbrian meals. Tita & Noni were recommended to us. I must say I had the most enjoyable and fun filled home cooking class. The recipes were simple and easy. The tips and tricks are priceless! Something that I can cook up at home with ingredients that are easily available back in Canada! The end results were delicious (I have attached some photos) ... and we cooked it ourselves! I will absolutely recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone who are looking for a cooking class while in the Umbrian region.
4. Wine Link Italy
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By mc437 - Toronto, Canada
I was fortunate enough to be invited to join a group of 6 others for this very informative and highly enjoyable wine tour with the tour owner/operator Barbara. We were picked up from our hotel in Perugia and comfortably driven to a lovely little winery where we sampled regional wines, small tastes of meat, cheese and delicious jam, and extra virgin olive oils which the winery also manufactured. Our vineyard host (and her sweet dog who escorted us both into and out of the property) was very welcoming and educational. Had a delicious fresh fig from one of their trees as well. After that, we were driven to a beautiful restaurant in the region for one of the best lunches I had in Umbria — lots of fresh amazingly tasty food and more regional wine! And finally, more wine tasting and tour at a very different, modern winery nearby. A wonderful experience and a terrific way to spend a day with new friends. Thank you Barbara for a great job of putting our tour together. I strongly recommend your services. Grazzi and Ciao. M
5. Vineria del Carmine
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5.0 based on 418 reviews
Join us for a tutored tasting of the wines and organic olive oil from the Chiesa del Carmine estate, paired with a selection of antipasti, Umbrian cheeses and cured meats. Either before or after the tasting, our guests are always invited to tour the Chiesa del Carmine vineyards and winery. We have a free Wifi service and a children's area. Wine shipping can be arranged nationally and internationally. We also organise truffle hunting experiences.
Reviewed By katiebB9360IJ
Set in a remote part of the countryside, Vineria del Carmine is well worth making a trip for. The whole wine tasting experience was a delight from start to finish. Each wine was explained in detail and we enjoyed the food pairings just as much; the homemade truffle delicacies were delicious, and the homemade olive oil is still 'the best we've ever had'. After spending time looking around the vineyard, I am really looking forward to seeing how Vineria del Carmine grows, as they look to bring production in-house and really expand their offering... think this means we need a trip back! Special shoutout to our sommelier, Matteus, who led the wine tasting!
6. Piazza IV Novembre
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4.5 based on 1,046 reviews
This is the artistic center of Perugia that features beautiful reliefs carved in the 13 century, a stunning gothic cathedral and the superb Italian medieval palace, the Palazzo Priori, which houses the National Art Gallery of Umbria.
Reviewed By CleverCat
Piazza IV Novembre is not to be missed during a visit to historic Perugia. The piazza is flanked by historical buildings like the city's Duomo and the Palazzo Priori which go back centuries. The beautiful Fontana Maggiore sits in the middle of the square. It is such a pretty fountain with so much detail - be sure to check it out. People love to sit on the steps of the Duomo and chat and people watch. This is a great location to meet friends and soak in the city, especially at night when everything is lit up.
7. Fontana Maggiore
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4.5 based on 812 reviews
Reviewed By robertsU2695AA
designed in the 1200's this fountain sits in the center of the old town. the detailed sculptures which make up the perimeter of the fountain are fascinating to look at, as each set represents a month of the year, as well as various aspects of life and culture as it was in those times. Definitely worth the time to see.
8. City Centre
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4.5 based on 963 reviews
Reviewed By backpacker31 - Boynton Beach, United States
Perugia’s ancient walled hilltop city is a delight to explore. It’s relatively compact although there are some steep up/down sections that may prove challenging. There are churches, museums, old palaces, a Roman aqueduct (part of which can be walked), beautiful buildings dating back many hundreds of years, an Estrucan well, an international university, a fabulous subterranean city, restaurants, cafes and much more. Simply wandering the narrow cobbled lanes are the best way to explore and enjoy the ancient atmosphere. Behind some of the buildings located on Piazza Matteotti are public terraces that offer sweeping views of the Umbrian countryside. The best part...no crowds! Just locals and students going about their daily routines. An authentic slice of life in Umbria.
9. Rocca Paolina
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4.5 based on 2,082 reviews
Reviewed By backpacker31 - Boynton Beach, United States
What a wonderful surprise this underground city turned out to be. I accessed via the escalators adjacent to Provincia di Perugia (government building) in Piazza Italia. It felt like traveling from the 21st century back 2000 years. I explored all of the tunnels and rooms, admired some art that adorned the spaces here, visited a small museum (focused on earthquakes in the region), saw the remains of an ancient church and marveled at the fact that an entire city was built atop this sprawling subterranean world. From Rocca Paolina two sets of escalators can be reached - one heading up to Piazza Italia and one heading down towards Piazza Partigiani. There are other entry/exit points to nearby streets as well including Porta Marzia. Please note, the floors are uneven and can be slippery in places. Lightning isn’t the brightest (to be expected). Unfortunately I did not see any handicap accessibility. Entry is free.
