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18 December 202415 December 2024

The staircase of the Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia

La scalinata del Palazzo dei Priori a Perugia

The staircase of the Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia.
The Palazzo dei Priori, located in the heart of Perugia, is one of the most important examples of Gothic architecture in Italy. Built between 1293 and 1443, this historic building now houses the Town Hall and the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria.
One of the most fascinating elements of the Palace is its fan-shaped staircase, designed by the Sienese architect Ambrogio Maitani. This staircase, which leads to the Sala dei Notari and the Sala della Vaccara, was added in 1902, replacing an earlier one with two flights. The staircase is crowned by bronze copies of the Perugian Griffin and the Guelph Lion, symbols of the city, which add a touch of majesty to the main entrance.
The staircase is not only an architectural element, but also a symbol of the history and culture of Perugia. Every step tells a story, every detail reflects the art and skill of the craftsmen who built it. Visiting the Palazzo dei Priori and climbing this staircase means taking a journey through time, immersing yourself in the rich medieval heritage of the city.
If you find yourself in Perugia, do not miss the opportunity to admire this architectural wonder and explore the historic rooms of the Palazzo dei Priori. It is an experience that will leave you breathless and will make you appreciate even more the beauty and history of this fascinating Umbrian city.

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The Palazzo dei Priori, or municipal, is one of the best examples in Italy of a public building from the communal era. It stands in the central Piazza IV Novembre in Perugia, Umbria. It extends along Corso Vannucci to Via Boncambi. It still houses part of the Town Hall and, on the third floor, the National Gallery of Umbria. It owes its name to the Priors, the highest political authority in the government of the city in the Middle Ages.
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24 November 202422 November 2024

The Polyptych of St. Anthony by Piero della Francesca

Il Polittico di Sant'Antonio di Piero della Francesca alla Galleria Nazionale di Perugia

The Polyptych of St. Anthony by Piero della Francesca at the National Gallery of Perugia.
Visiting the beautiful National Gallery of Umbria, in Perugia, I had the opportunity to see wonderful works of art.
Like this polyptych made by the famous Piero della Francesca.

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The work, intended for the convent of Sant’Antonio in Perugia, was begun shortly after the artist’s return from Rome, around 1460. Like the Polyptych of Mercy, it is a work of archaic style, certainly at the request of the patrons, with the main figures painted on a precious gold background and with a motif that imitates precious fabrics, perhaps inspired by Iberian models that the artist may have seen during his stay in Rome. The upper panel of the Annunciation is decidedly modern.
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The Polyptych of St. Anthony by Piero della Francesca at the National Gallery of Perugia – Le Polyptyque de Saint Antoine de Piero della Francesca à la Galerie Nationale de Pérouse – El Políptico de San Antonio de Piero della Francesca en la Galería Nacional de Perugia – O Políptico de Santo António de Piero della Francesca na Galeria Nacional de Perugia – Das Polyptychon des Heiligen Antonius von Piero della Francesca in der Nationalgalerie von Perugia – Bức tranh Polyptych của Thánh Anthony của Piero della Francesca tại Phòng trưng bày Quốc gia Perugia

25 October 202421 October 2024

The famous Fontana Maggiore in Perugia

The famous Fontana Maggiore in Perugia.
The Fontana Maggiore is one of the masterpieces of Italian Gothic sculpture and one of the most iconic symbols of Perugia. Located in Piazza IV Novembre, this monumental fountain was built between 1278 and 1280 to celebrate the arrival of water in the city's acropolis, thanks to a new aqueduct.
The Fontana Maggiore was designed by Frà Bevignate da Cingoli and built with the collaboration of artists and engineers such as Nicola and Giovanni Pisano and Boninsegna da Venezia. The structure is composed of three concentric basins, one on top of the other, decorated with stone and bronze sculptures. The lower basins are adorned with seventy-five sculptures representing mythological, historical and symbolic figures.
The upper basin, of a circular shape, is surmounted by an enigmatic sculpture depicting three women holding an amphora from which water flows. This sculpture is a work of great beauty and symbolism, representing the importance of water for the city of Perugia.
The Fontana Maggiore is not only a work of art, but also an example of medieval hydraulic engineering. It is a meeting and socializing place for citizens and visitors, who can admire its beauty and history.
The fountain is located in Piazza IV Novembre, one of the main squares of Perugia, and can be visited for free at any time. It is a perfect place for a walk and to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city.
Visiting the Fontana Maggiore is an experience that combines artistic beauty, engineering and history, making it one of the most fascinating attractions in Perugia.

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The Fontana Maggiore, located in the center of Piazza IV Novembre (formerly Piazza Grande), is the symbolic monument of the city of Perugia. The monumental fountain was built by Umberto the Master between 1278 and 1280 to celebrate the arrival of water in the city's acropolis, thanks to the new aqueduct.
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The famous Fontana Maggiore in Perugia – La célèbre Fontana Maggiore à Pérouse – La famosa Fontana Maggiore en Perugia – A famosa Fontana Maggiore em Perugia – A famosa Fontana Maggiore em Perugia – Fontana Maggiore nổi tiếng ở Perugia

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19 October 202419 October 2024

A couple of glimpses of the village of Trevi in Umbria

Un paio di scorci del borgo di Trevi in Umbria

A couple of glimpses of the village of Trevi in Umbria.
Last spring I spent a few days, with my wife, visiting the beautiful region of Umbria.
We settled in the Perugia area and visited many of the villages around there.
These two shots are of the alleys of the beautiful village of Trevi, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

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In the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance it had its best period, characterized by extraordinary trade that favored its economic prosperity (it was called "the dry port"), still testified today by the numerous buildings in the historic center, worthy of appearing in much larger cities, and the economic growth was accompanied by lively cultural and social activity. Already in 1469, to favor the circulation of money a Jewish banker was called, one of the few professions to which those men were authorized, and despite this he was persecuted and later one of the very first Monti di Pietà was erected, followed later by the Monte Frumentario and various other charitable and welfare institutions.
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A couple of glimpses of the village of Trevi in Umbria – Quelques aperçus du village de Trevi en Ombrie – Un par de vistazos al pueblo de Trevi en Umbría – Alguns vislumbres da aldeia de Trevi, na Úmbria – Ein paar Einblicke in das Dorf Trevi in Umbrien – Một vài cái nhìn thoáng qua về ngôi làng Trevi ở Umbria

2 October 202429 September 2024

The Consular Gate and the Clock Tower of Spello

La Porta Consolare e la Torre dell'Orologio di Spello

The Consular Gate and the Clock Tower of Spello.
One of the most beautiful villages in Umbria, famous for its flower displays, welcomes you with this splendid gate flanked by the Clock Tower with, on top, an olive tree (I think it is an olive tree).

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Spello (Hispellum in Latin) is an Italian municipality in the province of Perugia in Umbria. It is part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy and boasts the Orange Flag tourist-environmental quality brand, awarded by the Italian Touring Club. Spello was founded by the Umbrians and then named Hispellum in Roman times; it was then registered with the Lemonia tribe. Later declared "Colonia Giulia" by Caesar and "Splendidissima Colonia Julia" by Augustus, because it supported him in the war of Perugia; after the victory of Augustus, he himself ceded to Hispellum a good part of the territories governed by Perusia and the dominion of the city of Spello extended to the sources of the Clitunno, which were previously under the possession of Mevania. Later it was called "Flavia Costante" by Constantine. Ancient Spello was considered one of the most important cities in Roman Umbria.
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The Consular Gate and the Clock Tower of Spello – La porte consulaire et la tour de l’horloge de Spello – La Puerta Consular y la Torre del Reloj de Spello – A Porta Consular e a Torre do Relógio de Spello – Das Konsulartor und der Glockenturm von Spello – Cổng lãnh sự và Tháp đồng hồ Spello

22 August 202417 August 2024

A glimpse of Montefalco, the medieval village

Uno scorcio di Montefalco, il borgo medievale in provincia di Perugia, Umbria

A glimpse of Montefalco, the medieval village in the province of Perugia, Umbria.
Walking through the small village of Montefalco you will be amazed by the views that you can admire.
Being on the top of a hill all the streets, let's say the alleys, climb up to flow into the central town square.

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Montefalco is an Italian municipality in the province of Perugia in Umbria. It is the reference point of the wine region where Sagrantino di Montefalco and Montefalco Rosso are produced. The toponym Montefalco is due, according to tradition, to Frederick II of Swabia. The emperor, visiting the places in the 13th century, having noted the large number of falcons, decided to change the name of the place from Coccorone (Cors Coronae) to the current one.
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A glimpse of Montefalco, the medieval village in the province of Perugia, Umbria – Un aperçu de Montefalco, le village médiéval de la province de Pérouse, en Ombrie – Un vistazo a Montefalco, el pueblo medieval de la provincia de Perugia, Umbría – Um vislumbre de Montefalco, a vila medieval da província de Perugia, Umbria – Ein Blick auf Montefalco, das mittelalterliche Dorf in der Provinz Perugia, Umbrien – Một cái nhìn thoáng qua về Montefalco, ngôi làng thời trung cổ ở tỉnh Perugia, Umbria

13 August 202413 August 2024

Il Polittico di Sant’Agostino del Perugino a Perugia

Il Polittico di Sant'Agostino del Perugino alla Galleria nazionale dell'Umbria a Perugia

Una parte del Polittico di Sant’Agostino del Perugino alla Galleria nazionale dell’Umbria a Perugia.
Una delle moltissime opere che qualche mese fa ho avuto il piacere di osservare in una breve ma intensa vacanza in Umbria.
Uno dei capolavori del genio del Perugino.

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Il Polittico di Sant’Agostino è un dipinto a olio su tavola di Pietro Perugino, databile a due fasi, una dal 1502 al 1512 circa e una dal 1513 al 1523 circa, conservato nella maggior parte degli scomparti alla Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria a Perugia. Il polittico era originariamente destinato alla chiesa di Sant’Agostino di Perugia ed è considerabile l’ultima grandiosa opera dell’artista prima della produzione tarda, destinata a centri più provinciali.
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Part of the Polyptych of St. Augustine by Perugino at the National Gallery of Umbria in Perugia – Une partie du Polyptyque de Saint Augustin du Pérugin à la Galerie nationale de l’Ombrie à Pérouse – Parte del Políptico de San Agustín de Perugino en la Galería Nacional de Umbría en Perugia – Parte do Políptico de Santo Agostinho de Perugino na Galeria Nacional da Úmbria em Perugia – Teil von Peruginos Polyptychon des Heiligen Augustinus in der Nationalgalerie Umbriens in Perugia – Một phần bức tranh Polyptych của Thánh Augustinô của Perugino tại Phòng trưng bày Quốc gia Umbria ở Perugia

31 July 202422 July 2024

Un vicolo del borgo di Montefalco in Umbria

Un vicolo del borgo di Montefalco in Umbria.
Montefalco è un incantevole borgo situato nella regione dell’Umbria, in Italia. Questo piccolo comune si trova su una collina, offrendo panorami mozzafiato sulla campagna umbra circostante. Conosciuto come la “Ringhiera dell’Umbria” per la sua posizione panoramica, Montefalco è rinomato per la sua storia, cultura e produzione vinicola.
Montefalco ha origini antiche, con tracce di insediamenti che risalgono all’epoca romana. Durante il Medioevo, la città divenne un importante centro religioso e culturale. Le mura medievali e le porte storiche, come la Porta di Sant’Agostino, testimoniano il passato glorioso della città.
Uno dei principali punti di interesse è la Chiesa di San Francesco, che oggi ospita il Museo Civico. Qui si possono ammirare affreschi di grande valore artistico, tra cui opere del famoso pittore rinascimentale Benozzo Gozzoli.

Montefalco è celebre per i suoi vini, in particolare il Sagrantino di Montefalco, un vino rosso robusto e tannico ottenuto dall’omonimo vitigno autoctono. Il Sagrantino di Montefalco è apprezzato a livello internazionale e rappresenta una delle eccellenze vinicole italiane. Oltre al Sagrantino, Montefalco produce anche ottimi vini bianchi, come il Trebbiano Spoletino.
La gastronomia locale è altrettanto rinomata, con piatti tradizionali che includono salumi, formaggi, tartufi e olio d’oliva di alta qualità. I ristoranti e le trattorie di Montefalco offrono un’esperienza culinaria autentica, dove è possibile degustare le specialità umbre abbinate ai vini locali.

Montefalco ospita numerosi eventi e manifestazioni durante l’anno, che attirano visitatori da ogni parte del mondo. Uno degli eventi più importanti è la “Settimana Enologica”, che si tiene a settembre e celebra la vendemmia con degustazioni di vini, visite alle cantine e spettacoli folcloristici.
La “Fuga del Bove” è un’altra tradizione secolare, una sorta di palio che si svolge in agosto e vede la partecipazione dei quattro quartieri della città in una serie di competizioni storiche e sportive.

La Piazza del Comune, il cuore pulsante della città, è un luogo incantevole dove passeggiare e ammirare gli edifici storici, mentre le viuzze strette e i vicoli pittoreschi invitano a esplorare ogni angolo del borgo.
Montefalco è una destinazione che incanta per la sua autenticità, la ricchezza del suo patrimonio e la calda accoglienza dei suoi abitanti. Un luogo ideale per chi desidera immergersi nella bellezza e nella cultura dell’Umbria.

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Montefalco is an Italian municipality in the province of Perugia in Umbria. It is the reference point of the wine region where Sagrantino di Montefalco and Montefalco Rosso are produced. The toponym Montefalco is due, according to tradition, to Frederick II of Swabia. The emperor, visiting the places in the 13th century, having noted the large number of falcons, decided to change the name of the place from Coccorone (Cors Coronae) to the current one.
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An alley in the village of Montefalco in Umbria – Une ruelle dans le village de Montefalco en Ombrie – Un callejón en el pueblo de Montefalco en Umbría – Um beco na aldeia de Montefalco, na Úmbria – Eine Gasse im Dorf Montefalco in Umbrien – Một con hẻm ở làng Montefalco ở Umbria

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26 June 202422 November 2024

Two works by Perugino at the Perugia Gallery

Due opere del Perugino alla Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria a Perugia

Two works by Perugino at the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria in Perugia.
A few months ago I was on holiday in Umbria with my wife. While visiting Perugia we went to the Galleria Nazionale to admire the artistic beauties that are kept there.
Like these two canvases by the great painter Perugino: The Adoration of the Magi and the Terzi Altarpiece.

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Pietro di Cristoforo Vannucci, known as Pietro Perugino, il Perugino or il divin pittorico (Città della Pieve, circa 1448 – Fontignano, February 1523), was an Italian painter. Owner of two very active workshops at the same time, in Florence and Perugia, he was for a couple of decades the most famous and influential Italian painter of his time, so much so that Agostino Chigi defined him as: “the best master in Italy”. He fused together the light and monumentality of Piero della Francesca with the naturalism and linear ways of Andrea del Verrocchio, filtering them through the gentle ways of Umbrian painting. He was Raphael's teacher.
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Two works by Perugino at the National Gallery of Umbria in Perugia – Deux œuvres du Pérugin à la Galerie Nationale de l’Ombrie à Pérouse – Dos obras de Perugino en la Galería Nacional de Umbría en Perugia – Duas obras de Perugino na Galeria Nacional da Úmbria em Perugia – Zwei Werke von Perugino in der Nationalgalerie Umbriens in Perugia – Hai tác phẩm của Perugino tại Phòng trưng bày Quốc gia Umbria ở Perugia

24 June 202424 June 2024

The view of the medieval aqueduct of Perugia

La vista sull'acquedotto medievale di Perugia

The view of the medieval aqueduct of Perugia.
The aqueduct of Perugia (also called the Medieval Aqueduct of the Fontana Maggiore) represents one of the most significant works of medieval engineering in Italy. Built between the 13th and 14th centuries, it played a crucial role in the water supply of the city, contributing to urban development and the well-being of its inhabitants. Today, the aqueduct is a historical monument of great tourist and cultural interest.

The construction of the Perugia aqueduct began in 1254 and was completed in 1280. The work was commissioned by the Municipality of Perugia to respond to the growing need for drinking water, essential for an expanding city. The aqueduct exploited the springs of Monte Pacciano, located about 5 km west of the city, and transported the water to the city center through a system of canals, bridges and pipes.
The route of the aqueduct was partly underground and partly elevated, with a section that crossed the old city on stone arches. This visible part, which winds through the historic center, is today a charming pedestrian walk that allows you to admire panoramic views of the city and the surrounding landscape.

The Perugia aqueduct was an advanced engineering feat for its time. Built mostly of local stone, it used a gravity system to carry water from its springs to the city. The slope was precisely calculated to ensure a constant and regular flow, avoiding stagnation and leaks.
The arches, carefully constructed to withstand the stresses of time, are one of the most characteristic elements of the route. The most famous stretch is the one that passes through the village of Porta Sole, where the aqueduct runs on a row of arches that offer a breathtaking view.
The aqueduct not only guaranteed the water supply, but also had an important social and symbolic function. It represented the power and efficiency of the Municipality of Perugia, a political entity that asserted itself thanks to its ability to manage vital resources such as water.
During the Renaissance and up to the modern age, the aqueduct remained in use, undergoing various maintenance and renovation interventions. Even today, some of its parts are integrated into the modern water system of the city.

Today, the Perugia aqueduct is a popular tourist route. The pedestrian path that follows the ancient route of the aqueduct is known as “Via dell’Acquedotto” and offers a peaceful and scenic walk through the historic center and surrounding green areas.
Along the way, you can observe several points of interest, including ancient fountains, remains of cisterns and segments of the original conduits. In addition, the walk offers a unique perspective on the urban structure of Perugia, with its narrow streets, stairways and medieval houses.

The aqueduct is an extraordinary testimony to medieval engineering and the value that water management had for the cities of the time. Today, in addition to being an important tourist attraction, it represents a historical and cultural heritage of inestimable value, a symbol of the human ability to adapt the environment to their needs without compromising the beauty and integrity of the landscape.
Through its conservation and enhancement, the aqueduct continues to tell the story of Perugia, a city that has been able to grow and prosper thanks also to the wisdom and foresight of its ancient inhabitants.

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The medieval aqueduct of the Fontana Maggiore is a medieval aqueduct located in the city of Perugia. The aqueduct, more than 4 kilometers long, was built to bring water to the Fontana Maggiore. Historically less highlighted than the fountain and considered as its poor relative, it was nevertheless a work of great historical importance and of extraordinary daring for the time.
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