Urban trekking in Perugia

Perugia,one of the most famous cities of Umbria is famous for being a place that over the years has combining history and tradition with fun and modern lifetsyle.

Umbrian town is visited every year by a lot of tourists, students and professionists. Even though Perugia is not a city comparable to metropolis like Rome or Milan, inside there coexist many different cultures that made Perugia a city of the world. If you have never visited this destination we suggest a short tour to discover some lesser known corners of the city; the route is a real itinerary of urban trekking and winds through the streets of the city to discover the tourist's excellences in Perugia.

After you have reaching the city and have booked your accommodation (we suggest to choose a typical Perugia hotel, unpack your luggage and starts with the first step: Porta Sole. The district of Porta Sole is the highest point of Perugia, with its 494 meters above the sea level. From here the route follows the city walls from Volta della Pace to Piccinino square where you can admire the ancient medieval tower Piccinino.

From Porta Sole continue along the old walls of the city up to Porta Sant'Angelo, located in the district of Sant 'Angelo (the largest of the outskirts of Perugia) where you can admire the ancient medieval fortress that protected the door. Passing in front of the University of Perugia you arrive in Porta of Santa Susanna in via della Sposa where you can visit the Parish of St. Andrew.

The external facade of the door, made ​​by Agostino di Duccio and Polidoro di Stefano and between 1475 and 1480, is through its decorative architectural composition Etruscan Arch. Inside, the door houses the Chapel of the Good Counsel.

Eurocholate Perugia 2010

From 15 to 24 October It will take  the seventeenth edition of Eurochocolate in Perugia.


The 9 and 10 October special thumbnail in L'Aquila for help revitalize post earthquake

Held October 15-24 2010 in Perugia the Seventeenth edition of Eurochocolate that will as slogan ,Zip, a  Flash Journey in Chocolate  and as logo a world-what chocolate precisely-closed (or open depends viewpoints ...) from a zip.
A world to discover and preserve where travel knowing.
Zip, however, is also a way to compress files to make them lighter and faster to transmit. Or a way to communicate ... in a flash!
Chocolate, therefore, also for 2010 choose a language young, modern, immediate with which to understand and enjoy the best the pleasures
of chocolate.

The Zip Eurochocolate opens therefore Perugia 15-24 October neighbor sponsored Comune and Perugia Province and contribution Chamber of Commerce Perugia for discover lots planned activities and you enjoy a 'countless chocolate goods Italian and foreign from tablet cream spreadable from chocolates at ... delicacies fanciest that masters chocolatiers know create who will find in stocked Chocolate Show, great emporium chocolate that opens every year in historic center.
How every journey respectable also what worldwide chocolate proposed by Eurochocolate has its Card ...

Travel around Perugia: Città della Pieve - Palio of Terzieri 2010

A total immersion in a distant historical period, the Renaissance, with a galaxy of games, challenges, processions of chivalry, of eaters, catapults and weapons, is what is offered by Città della Pieve (Perugia ) 11 to 22 August 2010, at the annual festival Terzieri.

The Terzieri is a feast which follows the old division of the medieval city (whose urban layout recalls the silhouette of an eagle) in three parts, which in turn refer to three social classes: the head is the Terziere Castle class or knights (Aristocracy), flank the Terziere Borgo Dentro (Bourgeoisie), the wing-tail Terziere Casalino or Class of Pedestrians (Farmers).

In 1250 the Terzieri appear in the act of submission to Perugia where the ancient Castel della Pieve is definitely revert, after a brief period of freedom due to the protection of the Emperor Frederick II of Swabia.

Today the Knights of Terzieri recall the ancient hunting Bull, challenging art of archery, striking silhouettes representing the Chianina breed of bulls set on mobile platforms.

A procession of over 800 characters: banner, soldiers, nobles, ladies and gentlemen, commoners and eaters along the main streets downtown, entertaining the spectators with tricks and skills. The costumes of the procession at the time and are inspired by the paintings of the great Umbrian painter Pietro Vannucci, called Perugino (c. 1450 - 1523).

After the traditional parade, the majestic floats, which inspired Classical Antiquity, walks through the streets led by companies of musicians performing Renaissance polyphony.

During the festivities will feature the characteristics of Terzieri Taverne where you can sample cuisine from Umbria and Tuscany.

If you want to visit and stay in Città della Pieve and  Perugia : Perugia Accomodation.



Celebrations Program 2010

WEDNESDAY 'August 11
Terziere Casalino
La Bottega of Art presents: "Comedy forgotten"
Gardens of the Bishop, 21.30

THURSDAY 'August 12
Inside Borough Terziere
The Company Orca
presents "Surprise"
Piazza Matteotti, 21.30

FRIDAY 'August 13
Third castle
Output of the Auctioneer
Ways of Terziere 19.00

Fiera di San Rocco
Shops, antique markets and street performances
Streets and squares in the third, at 21.30

Saturday, August 14
Fiera di San Rocco
Shops, antique markets and street performances
Streets and squares in the third, at 21.30

Sunday, August 15
Body Terzieri
Launch of the challenge between Terzieri
Plebiscite Square, 17.30

MONDAY 'August 16
Third castle
Celebrations in honor of patron St. Roch
Piazza XIX June, 21.30

TUESDAY 'August 17
Terziere Casalino
The night of the Barbican: reenactment
Ways of Terziere, 21.30

WEDNESDAY '18
Terziere Casalino
The party in arms: reenactment
Square Plescia, 21.30

THURSDAY '19
Inside Borough Terziere
De Gaudio Burgi: festivals, games and traveling shows to the Village Inside
Streets and squares in the third, at 19.00

Minions of War
Plebiscite Square, 22.00

FRIDAY '20
Inside Borough Terziere
De Gaudio Burgi: festivals, games and traveling shows to the Village Inside
Streets and squares in the third, at 19.00

Saturday 21
Municipal Administration
Cathedral, 21.30
Concert Ensemble "Anonymous balderdash"
Balderdash and rondeaux from Italian manuscripts of the '400

Municipal Administration - Company Wavers and Musicians of Città della Pieve
Entertainment flags phosphorescent
Plebiscite Square, 23.00
Continue to Camp Saint Lucia

Sunday 22
Body Terzieri
Historical Parade and Hunt Taurus
Plebiscite Square, 17.00
Continue to Camp Saint Lucia