Perugia: Fontana Maggiore and Palazzo dei Priori
Perugia: Fontana Maggiore and Palazzo dei Priori features on the Gingerguide audio walk through Assisi & Umbria. Give it roughly ~120 min: enough to look, hear a two to three minute story on the spot, and ask the AI guide whatever the story leaves open.
- Type historic
- Suggested visit ~120 min
- Assisi & Umbria Assisi & Umbria guide
About Perugia: Fontana Maggiore and Palazzo dei Priori
The heart of Perugia, the capital of Umbria, where the carved marble Fontana Maggiore of the 1270s stands between the cathedral and the great Gothic town hall, the Palazzo dei Priori.
Perugia began as an Etruscan city. Its main square holds the Fontana Maggiore, built in the 1270s to celebrate the arrival of water by a new aqueduct, with reliefs credited to Nicola and Giovanni Pisano. The Palazzo dei Priori was built from 1293 to 1443.
The square and the fountain are free at all times. The Sala dei Notari is usually free but closed on Mondays and during events; the Collegio del Cambio has its own ticket and hours. The Minimetro and escalators lead up from the car parks.
Did you know? The Fontana Maggiore in Perugia was built in the 1270s to celebrate the arrival of water on the hilltop by a new aqueduct; its carvings are credited to Nicola and Giovanni Pisano.
How long is a visit to Perugia: Fontana Maggiore and Palazzo dei Priori?
Set aside roughly ~120 min for Perugia: Fontana Maggiore and Palazzo dei Priori. That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.
Is Perugia: Fontana Maggiore and Palazzo dei Priori worth your time?
Perugia: Fontana Maggiore and Palazzo dei Priori is among the 13 narrated highlights the Gingerguide team chose for Assisi & Umbria, so it is worth a look. Hear the story for the context, then ask the AI guide for anything more.
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