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Perugia
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Perugia is a city located in Italy . It is situated in the central part of the country on a hill above the Tiber River. Glances into History - The history of the city Perugia dates back to the prehistoric times. Perugia became an important city during the rule of the Etruscans. more »
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It became the papal city from 1370. Since 1861 Perugia was a part of the Italian Kingdom. At present, Perugia is a modern and cosmopolitan city. .
Sights
The city is dominated by a large open square Piazza IV. Novembre. There is a medieval fountain Fontana Maggiore in the middle of the square. Other attractions include the Town Hall (Palazzo dei Priori) , the church of San Severo, the Renaissance fortress Rocca Paolina from 1540 - 1543, the San Lorezo Cathedral from the late 16th century, the Basilica of San Domenico from the 14th - 15 century, the church of Sant'Angelo from the 6th century, and many other sacral monuments. Tourists may enjoy a visit to the university botanical garden (Orto Botanico dell'Università di Perugia) .Music, Sports and Entertainemt
Lovers of music will certainly enjoy the Umbria Jazz Festival which takes place in Perugia and is widely known in Europe . Near the city you can visit Trasimeno Lake which offers many possibilities for sports and swimming.Tourist information and destination rating
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