Things to Do in Perugia

Perugia's main cathedral on Piazza IV Novembre. Plain exterior but houses frescoes, a relic of the Virgin's wedding ring, and a small museum with a free section.

🕐 Daily 08:00-12:30, 15:30-19:00

💡 Go early to avoid crowds; the free part includes the crypt and some chapels, but the main treasury costs a few euros.

A 16th-century fortress built over a medieval neighbourhood. You can walk through the original streets and house foundations inside the underground passageways, now connecting the bus station to the old town.

🕐 Daily 07:00-22:00

💡 Enter from Piazza Italia or the escalator by the bus station; it’s a cool escape on hot days and tells you a lot about Perugia’s history.

A small, well-kept public garden near the city centre with benches, trees, and a panoramic terrace overlooking the Umbrian valley. Good for a break or a simple picnic.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Bring lunch from a nearby bakery; the view works best in late afternoon light. Free toilets in the park building.

The main pedestrian street through the historic centre, lined with cafes, shops, and grand palaces. Free to walk and watch university students and locals. Ends at Piazza IV Novembre with the Fontana Maggiore.

🕐 Always open, but shops mostly 09:00-20:00

💡 Go at dusk for the passeggiata, when locals stroll and socialise. Grab a €1.50 espresso from a bar—sitting costs more.

Archaeology museum in a former convent, housing Etruscan and Roman artefacts including cinerary urns, bronzes, and the impressive 'Cippo perugino' inscription. Entry is €5 (free for EU under-18s and over-65s).

🕐 Tue-Sun 08:30-19:30, Mon closed

💡 Check the museum's website for free first Sunday of the month. Allow 1.5 hours to see everything properly.