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Old Town

Italy
Ranked #7 of 35 attractions in Perugia
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Neighbourhoods
Most recent review
- 16 May 2012
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Passignano Sul Trasimeno, Italy
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The historic centre of Perugia has many hidden secrets, great retaurants and fantastic shopping. Ideal time to vosot is during Umbria Jazz. WOW free music on two outdoor stages. Plus top names on the main stage every night. Sting performs this year 2012 14 July We Love To Travel in Italy More

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Melbourne, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Beautiful place to walk around, with views across the valley and little restaurants tucked away in lanes. More

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Great walk through big open streets or narrow passages. Nice atmosphere all the time. More

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London, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Perugia has (literally) layer upon layer of history from Etruscans through Roman and Medieval to 18th/19th century. Peel away the layers and learn the (often violent) history as you enjoy touring this beautiful hilltop city. More

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Belgrade, Serbia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

peaceful, graceful, elegant, hostory and hostory and more history More

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Vancouver, Canada
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37 reviews 37 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

I walked through for the chocolate festival. Such beautiful architecture and so much history to take in, not to mention an amazing view of the surrounding countryside. Would love to walk through again when it's quieter to really take in all the details. More

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Penrith, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

For a small town there is alot to see and some Etruscan architecture too. Find the Etruscan arch way it's amazing! More

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London, United Kingdom
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77 reviews 77 reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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great historic atmosphere but a bit of a walk via the escalators but worth the effort for shops & restaurants & churches More

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Brisbane, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011

Beautiful town, sadly we missed the chocolate festival by one day...wonderful architecture and views of the Umbrian Hills. More

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Salzburg, Austria
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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