Holiday in Perugia
City in Italy — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇮🇹
Country
Italy
Type
City
Best time to travel
April to June and September/October (18-28 °C). October for Eurochocolate. July for Umbria Jazz Festival.
Budget/day
85-180 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Rome (FCO, 2 h) or Perugia-San Francesco (PEG, seasonal). Train from Rome Termini to Perugia (2.5-3 h). Rental car for a tour of Umbria.
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What makes Perugia special as a destination?
Perugia is the secret queen of central Italy — a majestic hill town that stands as the capital of Umbria on a ridge 450 meters high, offering one of the best-kept alternatives to the crowded tourist streams of Tuscany. Those who discover Perugia find medieval splendor, a vibrant university town, and one of the most important chocolate traditions in Europe. Corso Vannucci leads from the Etruscan Arch (3rd century BC) to Piazza IV Novembre and the Palazzo dei Priori — one of the most imposing Gothic town halls in Italy. Inside, the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria houses masterpieces by Perugino, Pinturicchio, and Fra Angelico. The Fontana Maggiore (1275-1278) by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, with 50 relief panels, is one of the most beautiful medieval fountains in Europe. In the evening light, when students sit on the steps, this is one of the most magical places in Italy. Eurochocolate, the largest chocolate festival in Europe, transforms Perugia into a land of plenty every October. Since 1907, Perugia has been home to Perugina and the legendary Baci chocolates — chocolate-hazelnut balls with love messages. The underground city: The Rocca Paolina, a papal fortress from the 16th century, was built over an entire medieval neighborhood. Today, escalators lead through the underground streets — a hauntingly fascinating time travel.
What are the top highlights in Perugia?
The top highlights in Perugia include Palazzo dei Priori & Galleria Nazionale, Fontana Maggiore, Rocca Paolina (Underground City), Eurochocolate Festival (October), Arco Etrusco.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Palazzo dei Priori & Galleria Nazionale
The most imposing Gothic town hall in Italy with griffin reliefs and masterpieces by Perugino, Pinturicchio, and Fra Angelico.
Fontana Maggiore
One of the most beautiful medieval fountains in Europe (1275-1278): 50 relief panels by the Pisano family on Piazza IV Novembre.
Rocca Paolina (Underground City)
Papal fortress over a medieval neighborhood: escalators through underground streets and vaults — hauntingly fascinating.
Eurochocolate Festival (October)
The largest chocolate festival in Europe: ten days of tastings, sculptures, and workshops in the old town.
Arco Etrusco
City gate from the 3rd century BC: one of the best-preserved Etruscan structures, over 2,300 years old and still in use.
Universita per Stranieri
The oldest university for foreigners in Italy (since 1921): gives the city an international, youthful flair.
Hotels in Perugia
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Perugia?
The best time to visit Perugia is April to June and September/October (18-28 °C). October for Eurochocolate. July for Umbria Jazz Festival.. 25-33 °C, hot and sunny, occasional afternoon thunderstorms In winter: 3-10 °C, cool and damp, occasional fog, rarely snow
Recommended travel time
April to June and September/October (18-28 °C). October for Eurochocolate. July for Umbria Jazz Festival.
Summer
25-33 °C, hot and sunny, occasional afternoon thunderstorms
Winter
3-10 °C, cool and damp, occasional fog, rarely snow
How much does a holiday in Perugia cost?
Budget travellers: 40-75 €/day, mid-range: 85-180 €/day, luxury: 200-400 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-75 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
85-180 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200-400 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Perugia?
Flight to Rome (FCO, 2 h) or Perugia-San Francesco (PEG, seasonal). Train from Rome Termini to Perugia (2.5-3 h). Rental car for a tour of Umbria.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Use the minimetro — the cabin lift connects the Pian di Massiano parking lot with the center. Park below (cheap), ride up (2 min), enjoy the old town.
Rocca Paolina as a shortcut — escalators through the underground city connect the new town and old town. Free and a sight in itself.
Eurochocolate in October — mid-October, book hotels early. Day visitors can take the train from Rome or Florence.
Umbria Jazz in July — world-class musicians in the old town, many concerts are free.
Assisi as a day trip — 25 km: Basilica of Saint Francis with Giotto frescoes. Reachable by train (20 min).
What should you eat in Perugia?
Typical specialities in Perugia: Baci Perugina — chocolate-hazelnut pralines with love messages: since 1922, Perugia's sweetest export product, try fresh at the Casa del Cioccolato., Strangozzi al Tartufo — handmade Umbrian pasta with black truffle from Norcia: Umbria's signature pasta, intensely aromatic., Porchetta — crispy roasted suckling pig with fennel, rosemary, and garlic: best as a sandwich from the market stall., Torta al Testo — flatbread from a hot stone: filled with sausage, cheese, or arugula, Umbria's answer to piadina., Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG — robust red wine from a grape grown only in Umbria: one of the most tannic wines in Italy..
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