Things to Do in Perugia

There are 2 attractions in Perugia. Rocca Maggiore, medieval hilltop fortress overlooking assisi, is the most popular.

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Rocca Maggiore

Medieval hilltop fortress overlooking Assisi

Museum

2

Diocesan Museum (Cortona)

Diocesan museum displaying religious art and ecclesiastical objects

Museum

3

Lake Trasimeno

Shallow Italian lake noted for historic lakeside towns

Lake

4

Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

Medieval basilica in Assisi housing famous fresco cycles

Church

5

Via Flaminia

Ancient Roman road connecting Rome to the Adriatic coast

Archaeological Site

6

Portiuncula

Tiny Franciscan chapel in Assisi central to Franciscan history

Church

7

Papal Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi

Major Assisi basilica protecting the Portiuncula chapel

Shrine

8

Basilica di Santa Chiara

Gothic basilica in Assisi housing Saint Clare's tomb

Church

9

Monte Subasio

Limestone mountain overlooking Assisi, historic olive groves

Mountain

10

Perugia Cathedral

Romanesque-Gothic cathedral in Perugia, notable frescoes

Church

11

Isola Maggiore

Trasimeno island known for fishing village and crafts

Island

12

San Damiano

Medieval chapel near Assisi associated with St. Francis

Religious Site

13

Assisi Cathedral

Medieval hilltop cathedral containing St. Francis frescoes

Church

14

Cippus Perusinus

Ancient inscribed stone from Roman-era Perugia region

Monument

15

Cortona Cathedral

Medieval cathedral in Cortona with notable frescoes

Church

16

San Domenico

Historic church and monastery in Umbria

Church

17

Isola Polvese

Island in Lake Trasimeno with medieval ruins

Island

18

Sacro Convento

Franciscan convent adjoining Assisi's Basilica of St. Francis

Building

19

Lago di Chiusi

Artificial lake near historic Chiusi in Umbria

Lake

20

Parco fluviale del Tevere

Riverside park along the Tiber, habitat corridor

Park

21

Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites

Medieval town with Basilica of St Francis.

Historical Site