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Underground Perugia, or officially, Rocca Paolina, is one of Perugia's main tourist attractions and not to be missed. A little history of Underground Perugia (Rocca Paolina) It was a majestic fort commissioned by Pope Paul III Farnese at the end of the 'salt war' (1540)

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Perugia, city, seat of an archbishopric and capital of Umbria region, in central Italy, north of Rome; it lies on an irregular cluster of hills overlooking the Umbrian and central Tiber valleys and Lake Trasimeno. Founded by the Umbrians, it became one of the 12 strongholds of the Etruscan

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Perugia; a historical city for its excellence since the Etruscan era, has revealed a remarkable wonder hidden underground. During the renovation of the Canonical complex of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, located in the central square called 'IV Novembre', also a lower level than that of the current cloister was investigated.

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Perugia is a city in the region of Umbria, in central Italy. It is one of the largest cities in Umbria and one of the oldest, dating back to the time of the Etruscans. The walled historic city sits on a hill overlooking the valley of the Tiber and is one of the most important cities in central Italy.

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Things to Do in Perugia Rocca Paolina Rocca Paolina 2,155 reviews #9 of 178 things to do in Perugia Castles Write a review What people are saying By Mairwen1 " A Subterranean City " Jun 2023 What you see here are the remains of a 16th century papal fortress built by Pope Paul III alongside the remnants of m. By backpacker31 " Subterranean World "

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Colleen S Piegaro, Italy 131 181 Fabulous underground city of historic Perugia. Review of Rocca Paolina Reviewed February 15, 2012 Mixing the ancient streets now covered by the city of Perugia with modern escalators and sculpture, this maze is fascinating!

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City Guides History 18th Jul 2023 The underground secrets of Perugia, Umbria Perugia is the largest city of Umbria and has a long and important history, not least because of its strategic position on a hill overlooking lake Trasimeno, guarding the passes into the apennine mountains.

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Urban trekking Ancient history Underground Perugia Add to my travel Underground Perugia: trace the history of the acropolis from the Etruscans to modern times. To begin your trip in underground Perugia, head to the Museo del Capitolo di San Lorenzo, next to the cathedral of the same name.

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Underground, vertically aligned with the area of the high altar in the Cathedral, the foundation walls of two temples have been discovered, possibly to be ascribed to the sixth and second centuries BC. Upon these ancient layers, the foundation wall of the older Medieval cathedral (12 th century?) has been retrieved.

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Orvieto, Italy This picturesque Umbrian city has a subterranean side that has long remained hidden. Been Here? 234 Want to Visit? 690 Orvieto Underground Umbria Lovers (CC BY-SA 2.0) Building.

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Perugia is a great place to enjoy products and specialities from all over Umbria. A recent restaurant discovery was Numero Zero, where the owners are keen on social inclusion and employ young.

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1. Rocca Paolina. Porta Marzia gate at the entrance of the Rocca Paolina fortress. One of the most unusual places to see in Perugia is buried deep beneath its charming old streets and piazzas. Its story goes back to 1540, when Pope Paul III, a member of the Farnese family, ruled the Italian states.

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Underground and Etruscan tour and walk through the tunnels of the unique Rocca Paolina fortress, to reach Porta Marzia, the southern entrance of the etruscan city. The reinassance architect "Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane" included the impressive arch in the walls of the fortress, as a memory of the glorious past of Perugia.

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Perugia's surprising underground city and escape the summer heat. After Perugia lost out in a salt war in 1540, Pope Paul Farnese III crushed part of the medieval city and built a new fortress.

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Discover Perugia, the incredible city underground the cathedral

Perugia's old town center - centro storico, literally "historical center," a key concept in Italy - is the town's very heart: the place where its most ancient soul lives, and where the main contemporary events take place, such as Umbria Jazz, the International Festival of Journalism, L'Umbria Che Spacca (more or less, "Umbria Smash!"), and many more.