Vannucci Street, Perugia
Vanucci Street has always been the Main Street of Perugia. It dates from Etruscan-Roman times, the all-important cross street of a serious settlement. It is named Vanucci Street in honor of Pietro Vanucci, a native son and master painter of the Renaissance. A bit of a Rock star in his day, he changed his name to Perugia.
Vanucci Street today is essentially a pedestrian avenue. It is a favorite shopping venue lined with palaces, museums, one cathedral and various government offices. There are naturally, shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. The kind of places that invite one to linger and explore the inviting narrow side streets along the way.
The street is mostly a broad avenue that reaches from 4th of November Square to Italy Square. In warm weather there is outdoor seating on the street. In the evenings, locals and visitors alike don't mind a leisurely stroll.
Vanucci Street today is essentially a pedestrian avenue. It is a favorite shopping venue lined with palaces, museums, one cathedral and various government offices. There are naturally, shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. The kind of places that invite one to linger and explore the inviting narrow side streets along the way.
The street is mostly a broad avenue that reaches from 4th of November Square to Italy Square. In warm weather there is outdoor seating on the street. In the evenings, locals and visitors alike don't mind a leisurely stroll.
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Vannucci Street on Map
Sight Name: Vannucci Street
Sight Location: Perugia, Italy (See walking tours in Perugia)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Perugia, Italy (See walking tours in Perugia)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Perugia, Italy
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Perugia Introduction Walking Tour
Perugia was one of the twelve foremost cities of the Etruscan Federation. It was mentioned by Quintus Fabius Pictor, a Roman historian. He tells of a military expedition of Fabius Maximus Rullianus against the Etruscan League and Perugia in 309 BC.
By 216 BC, Perugia had seen the light and allied itself with Rome in the Second Punic War against Carthage. Things went swimmingly until 41 BC.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
By 216 BC, Perugia had seen the light and allied itself with Rome in the Second Punic War against Carthage. Things went swimmingly until 41 BC.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Perugino and Renaissance Art Walk
Perugia today is a well-known cultural and artistic center in Italy that regularly plays host to a multitude of annual festivals and events. The most glorious period in the history of the city, from an artistic standpoint, lasted from the 13th to the 16th centuries.
Perugia鈥檚 most celebrated artist, Pietro Vannucci (1450鈥�1523), better known as 鈥渋l Perugino鈥�, nicknamed so after his... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Perugia鈥檚 most celebrated artist, Pietro Vannucci (1450鈥�1523), better known as 鈥渋l Perugino鈥�, nicknamed so after his... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles