Perugia Cathedral Church

Address: Piazza IV Novembre, 06123 Perugia PG, Italy

Website: http://www.duomopg.it/

Hours: Mon-Sat 7:30am-12:30pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm; Sun 9:00am-12:30pm, 4:00pm-7:00pm

Perugia Cathedral (Cattedrale di San Lorenzo) is the Roman Catholic cathedral of Perugia in the Umbria region of Italy and is the seat of the local archbishop. It occupies a prominent position on Piazza IV Novembre in the historic centre.

The building seen today reflects construction phases spanning multiple centuries with Gothic and later alterations; the façade and interior were completed and altered in stages from the late medieval period into the Renaissance. The cathedral contains chapels and religious artworks associated with the city’s ecclesiastical history.

Historically the cathedral was built on the site of earlier religious buildings and underwent significant reconstruction and additions over centuries, reflecting Perugia’s changing political and religious importance. The church remains an active cathedral and a focal point of civic and religious life in Perugia.

Located in central Perugia, the cathedral fronts the main square and is within walking distance of other principal monuments in the city centre.

• Main viewpoint: Sits on Perugia’s main civic square, Piazza IV Novembre, adjacent to the Fontana Maggiore and the Palazzo dei Priori, making the square the primary viewing point for the cathedral exterior.

Perugia Cathedral sits in Piazza IV Novembre, at the heart of Perugia’s historic center. From Perugia’s main train station, the Minimetro cable-car takes 5-10 minutes to the city center; alternatively, it’s a 15-25 minute uphill walk. Local buses also run to the centro storico.

• Visit during mid-morning for interior light on 14th-15th-century frescoes and the Cappella Maggiore's artwork.
• Check mass times (often posted on the cathedral door) before arriving to avoid services if a quiet visit is preferred.
• Look for the carved choir stalls and the baptismal font-Perugia's art is not all in the big headline pieces.