University of Perugia, Perugia

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University of Perugia is a public-owned university based in Perugia, Italy. It was founded in 1308, as attested by the Bull issued by Pope Clement V certifying the birth of the Studium Generale. ()

Local name: Università degli Studi di Perugia Established: 1308 (716 years ago)Coordinates: 43°6'59"N, 12°23'12"E

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University of Perugia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo dei Priori, Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Fontana Maggiore, Pozzo Etrusco.

~1820 ftS
Palace, Gothic architecture, Architecture
Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia
9 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...
~1830 ftS
Local artworks in medieval palace
Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Perugia
9 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...
~1670 ftS
Medieval fountain with fancy reliefs
Fontana Maggiore, Perugia
9 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.
~1690 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Pozzo Etrusco, Perugia
9 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.
~1320 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
San Michele Arcangelo, Perugia
7 min walk • San Michele Arcangelo, also known as Sant'Angelo, is a paleo-Christian temple in the city of Perugia in Umbria. The circular building dates to the 5th to 6th century, and incorporates corinthian capped columns from a prior pagan temple.
~1660 ftSE
Gothic cathedral with adjacent museum
Perugia Cathedral, Perugia
8 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.
~1740 ftSE
Church
Church of the Compagnia della morte, Perugia
9 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.
~1920 ftS
Gothic architecture, Museum, Art museum
Collegio del Cambio, Perugia
10 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.
~1670 ftSE
Ruins, Historical place, Museum
Arco Etrusco, Perugia
9 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.
~1060 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Morlacchi, Perugia
6 min walk • Teatro Morlacchi, formerly Teatro del Verzaro, is the largest theater of Perugia. It is named after the musician Francesco Morlacchi.
~1510 ftSW
Art museum, Museum, Library
Accademia di Belle Arti di Perugia, Perugia
8 min walk • The Accademia di Belle Arti di Perugia is a private tertiary academy of art in Perugia, in Umbria in central Italy.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Perugia?

Nearby attractions include Laboratorio di tessitura artistica a mano "Giuditta Brozzetti", Perugia (5 min walk), St. Augustine Church, Perugia (5 min walk), Università per Stranieri di Perugia, Perugia (5 min walk), Teatro Morlacchi, Perugia (6 min walk).

How to get to University of Perugia by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Perugia:

Bus

Piazza dell'Università • Lines: C, F (1 min walk)
Via Francesco Innamorati • Lines: C, F (2 min walk)

Train

Cupa (11 min walk)
Pincetto (13 min walk)