Arco Etrusco

Perugia


The most impressive of Perugia's ancient city gates, this landmark arch is one of Umbria's most important Etruscan monuments. It was originally built in the 3rd century BC but was later modified by the emperor Augustus – hence the inscription 'Augusta Perusia' and its alternative name, Arco di Augusto.

Facing the arch on the western side of Piazza Fortebraccio is the Università per Stranieri.


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1. Chiesa di Sant'Agostino

0.11 MILES

Behind its pink and white facade, this once magnificent Gothic church boasts a beautiful 16th-century choir by sculptor Baccio d'Agnolo. However, small…

2. Casa Museo di Palazzo Sorbello

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This exquisite 17th-century mansion, once owned by the aristocratic Sorbello family, has been restored to its frescoed, gilt-clad, chandelier-lit, 18th…

3. Pozzo Etrusco

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Just north of Piazza IV Novembre, you can venture down an Etruscan well. Dating from the 3rd century BC, the 37m-deep cylindrical shaft was the main water…

4. Cattedrale di San Lorenzo

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Lording it over Piazza IV Novembre is Perugia's stark medieval cathedral. A church has stood here since the 900s, but the version you see today was begun…

5. Capella di San Severo

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From the outside, this rather bland church northeast of Piazza IV Novembre looks nothing special. But step inside and you'll find a tiny chapel decorated…

6. Fontana Maggiore

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The centrepiece of Piazza IV Novembre, the delicate pink-and-white marble Fontana Maggiore was designed by Fra Bevignate and built by father-and-son team…

7. Piazza IV Novembre

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In Perugia all roads seem to lead to Piazza IV Novembre. This historic square, flanked by Palazzo dei Priori and the Cattedrale, has been at the heart of…

8. Sala dei Notari

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The Sala dei Notari was built from 1293 to 1297 and is where the nobility met. The arches supporting the vaults are Romanesque, covered with vibrant…

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