Perugia Attractions
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Perugia, capital of its province and of the region of Umbria, lies on a hill between the Trasimenian Sea and the Tiber valley. The town is worth visiting not only for the beauty of its setting but also for its fine old buildings. It is the see of an archbishop and a university town, with a University for Foreigners.
History
The ancient Perusia, one of the twelve cities of the Etruscan federation, came under Roman rule in 310 B.C., and in the middle of the third century A.D. was raised to the status of a military colony under the name of Augusta Perusia.
History
The ancient Perusia, one of the twelve cities of the Etruscan federation, came under Roman rule in 310 B.C., and in the middle of the third century A.D. was raised to the status of a military colony under the name of Augusta Perusia.
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Fontana Maggiore
The beautiful Fontana Maggiore stands in the main square. This 13th C fountain contains reliefs by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano.
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Palazzo dei Priori
The Italian Gothic style Palazzo dei Priori is a large 14th C building, containing the Sala dei Notari (the formerly Town Hall), and the Municipal Library on the second floor.
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