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Step into the dark, beating heart of medieval Perugia. This is not a tale of peaceful Renaissance painters and quiet monks. This is the visceral reality of a city ruled by ruthless mercenary captains, where noble families fought urban wars from towering stone fortresses, and where the architecture itself was designed to intimidate, defend, and kill. Uncover the buried neighborhoods, the ruined pantheons, and the blood-soaked history of the Baglioni dynasty. You will never look at these ancient stones the same way again.
- A 3.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 117 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Perugia's main station, take local public transport toward Rocca Paolina & Via Bagliona. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Rocca Paolina & Via Bagliona, Perugia, Italy. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Cassero di Porta Sant'Angelo, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Perugia's main station. The departure point is Cassero di Porta Sant'Angelo, Perugia, Italy. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Rocca Paolina
A 16th-century papal fortress built directly over the buried neighborhood of the ruthless Baglioni family.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Torre degli Sciri
The only surviving intact family tower from an era when Perugia bristled with over 70 such structures used for urban warfare.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Chiesa di San Francesco al Prato
A ruined church serving as the pantheon of Perugia, tied to the warlord Braccio da Montone and the infamous Red Wedding.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Palazzo dei Priori
The imposing seat of the Free Commune, featuring intimidating architecture and the chains of conquered cities.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo
The modest palace of the foreign magistrate hired to keep the peace, symbolizing the failure of civic self-governance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Arco Etrusco
A massive ancient gate featuring Etruscan foundations and a Renaissance loggia, symbolizing continuous militarization.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The largest medieval gate in Perugia, a true fortress that encapsulates the martial spirit of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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