Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Perugia, Italy

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.7 km
Ascend 57 m
Descend 76 m

Experience Perugia in Italy in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in PerugiaIndividual Sights in Perugia

Sight 1: Arco di Sant'Ercolano

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The Arch of St. Herculaneum is located in Perugia on the homonymous stairs of Sant'Ercolano. It was part of the city walls of Etruscan origin, built in the second half of the third century BC. It was one of the 7 access gates to the Etruscan city. It was remodeled in the Middle Ages and the original round arch was replaced by an ogival arch.

Wikipedia: Arco di Sant'Ercolano (IT)

23 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 2: Chiesa di Sant'Ercolano

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The church of Sant'Ercolano is a Catholic place of worship located in Perugia at the intersection of Via Sant'Ercolano and Viale Indipendenza, adjacent to the stairways that bear the same name as the saint.

Wikipedia: Chiesa di Sant'Ercolano (IT)

464 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Basilica di San Domenico

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San Domenico is a Roman Catholic basilica church, located on Piazza Giordano Bruno and via del Castellano in the city of Perugia, region of Umbria, central Italy.

Wikipedia: San Domenico, Perugia (EN)

238 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Porta San Pietro

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The Porta di San Pietro, or Porta Romana, is one of the medieval gates of Perugia. Inserted in the walls of the thirteenth-fourteenth century, it is located at the end of Corso Cavour and delimits the beginning of Borgo XX Giugno, known as the "beautiful village". The gate gives its name to the Rione Porta San Pietro, one of the five historic districts of the city.

Wikipedia: Porta di San Pietro (Perugia) (IT)

493 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Basilica di San Pietro

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The basilica di San Pietro is a Catholic basilica and abbey in the Italian city of Perugia. Its bell tower, standing at 70 meters tall, is the tallest structure in Perugia and is one of the city's most significant symbols. It is an Italian national monument

Wikipedia: San Pietro, Perugia (EN), Website

434 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 6: Giardini del Frontone

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Giardini del Frontone

The Frontone Gardens are historic gardens in Perugia, located in the Borgo XX Giugno or Borgo Bello district, adjacent to St. Peter's Basilica.

Wikipedia: Giardini del Frontone (IT), Website

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