Arco dei Gigli, Perugia

Name: Arco dei Gigli
Address: Perugia, Italy

#49 among attractions in Perugia

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Facts and practical information

The Arco dei Gigli is one of the openings along the Etruscan city wall of Perugia.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°6'45"N, 12°23'34"E

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Perugia Italy

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Day trips

Arco dei Gigli – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo dei Priori, Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Fontana Maggiore, Palazzo della Provincia e della Prefettura.

~1160 ftW
Palace, Gothic architecture, Architecture
Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia
6 min walk • The Palazzo dei Priori, nestled in the heart of Perugia, Italy, is a quintessential example of Italian medieval architecture and stands as a testament to the city's rich history. Dating back to the 13th century, this palatial structure has served as the seat of civic...
~1140 ftW
Local artworks in medieval palace
Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Perugia
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Perugia, Italy, the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria is a treasure trove of Italian art, offering an in-depth look into the region's cultural and artistic history. Housed in the grand Palazzo dei Priori, this museum showcases a vast collection...
~1050 ftW
Medieval fountain with fancy reliefs
Fontana Maggiore, Perugia
6 min walk • The Fontana Maggiore is a pivotal historical landmark nestled in the heart of Perugia, Italy. Constructed between 1275 and 1278, this medieval fountain is not merely a source of water but a monument rich with artistic and cultural significance.
~1880 ftSW
Palace
Palazzo della Provincia e della Prefettura, Perugia
10 min walk • The Palazzo della Provincia e della Prefettura is a public palace of Perugia built over the ruin of the Rocca Paolina.
~620 ftW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pozzo Etrusco, Perugia
3 min walk • The Etruscan Well, also known as "Sorbello well" from the name of the noble family which still owns the mansion which includes the structure, is located in the old town of Perugia.
~770 ftW
Gothic cathedral with adjacent museum
Perugia Cathedral, Perugia
4 min walk • Perugia Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Perugia, Umbria, central Italy, dedicated to Saint Lawrence. Formerly the seat of the bishops and archbishops of Perugia, it has been since 1986 the archiepiscopal seat of the Archdiocese of Perugia-Città della Pieve.
~510 ftW
Church
Church of the Compagnia della morte, Perugia
3 min walk • The Church of the Compagnia della Morte or Church of the Compagnia dell'Orazione e della Buona Morte is a church in the center of the Italian city of Perugia. It is located in Piazza Piccinino, a few steps from the Cathedral, in the district of Porta Sole.
~1220 ftW
Gothic architecture, Museum, Art museum
Collegio del Cambio, Perugia
6 min walk • The Collegio del Cambio, is the historic seat of the exchange guild in the Palazzo dei Priori in the city of Perugia, Italy. It was built between 1452 and 1457 and now houses a number of artistic masterpieces.
~1630 ftSW
Palace
Palazzo Donini, Perugia
8 min walk • Palazzo Donini is an Italian noble palace of the XVIII century located in Perugia in Piazza Italia 96, it's the centre of the Regional Council of Region of Umbria.
~740 ftW
Ruins, Historical place, Museum
Arco Etrusco, Perugia
4 min walk • The Etruscan Arch or Arch of Augustus or Augustus Gate is one of eight gates in the Etruscan wall of Perusia, known today as Perugia. It is one of the only two surviving gates along with the Porta Marzia to the south.
~1850 ftSW
43°6'30"N • 12°23'20"E
Porta Marzia, Perugia
9 min walk • Historical place, City gate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arco dei Gigli?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di San Severo, Perugia (2 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria Nuova, Perugia (3 min walk), Church of the Compagnia della morte, Perugia (3 min walk), Pozzo Etrusco, Perugia (3 min walk).

How to get to Arco dei Gigli by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arco dei Gigli:

Train

Pincetto (5 min walk)
Cupa (11 min walk)

Bus

P.za Fortebraccio • Lines: C, C2, F (6 min walk)
Piazza Cavallotti • Lines: C (7 min walk)