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Rome, Venice, Florence, the Amalfi Coast – these are all incredible destinations that you need to see at some point in your Italy travels. But you\u2019re truly missing out if you don\u2019t dig a little deeper by going to Perugia<\/strong>, the capital of Umbria, the so-called green heart of Italy. To Italians, it\u2019s hardly a hidden gem – but to foreigners, Perugia makes it on the itinerary on the second, maybe third Italy trip. I think this is a mistake.<\/p>\n I have traveled to all 20 Italian regions, having lived in both the province of Perugia as well as right in the city center, and I think that Perugia is not only an excellent place to live but also somewhere that all travelers should visit. Everything from the food, architecture, and the music & arts scene – there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Things to do in Perugia:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n First a quick logistical note. The Perugia city center is at the top of a hill. If you arrive by train (the station is at the bottom of the hill), I suggest you take the convenient Minimetro up to the city center.<\/p>\n Maybe the locals don\u2019t seek out the sights every day, but you should see at least some of them while in Perugia.<\/p>\n As is the case with most Italian cities, the best thing to see in Perugia is the city itself. Just walk around and take it slow.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This article is about seeing Perugia like a local, so I\u2019m not listing a ton of museums. But when there\u2019s a new exhibit to see, locals will often go see what\u2019s new. Here\u2019s two museums that are worth checking out:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Every region of Italy has a culinary specialty. I always recommend when you go to Italy – eat the regional food. You\u2019re not in Perugia for pizza (though if you\u2019re having pizza withdrawals, good pizza can be found at Pizzeria Mediterranea Trearchi).<\/p>\n In Perugia, some of the specialties are porchetta, cinghiale (wild boar), chocolate, wine, and black truffle.<\/p>\n Some great restaurants where you can find traditional Perugian\/Umbrian cuisine are Ristorante Il Cantinone Perugia, Locanda Del Bartoccio, <\/strong>and Osteria a Priori. <\/strong>I suggest making reservations ahead of time if you can. Some of my personal favorite Umbrian dishes are pappardelle with white wild boar rag\u00f9 and stringozzi with ricotta, mushrooms, and sausage.<\/p>\n For more casual food options, you can try Testone<\/strong> or Caff\u00e8 Dal Perugino<\/strong>. The latter is more of a pre-dinner spot for an aperitivo, but they also have great sandwich options.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for something different, Pinturicchio Cafe & Kitchen<\/strong> specializes in American breakfast and lunch, plus they have great coffee. It\u2019s also a good place to study or work if needed.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n We hope this guide helps you to discover things to do in Perugia. Let us know in the comments if you\u2019ve been to any of these spots or if you\u2019d like to share an activity that you think other travellers should experience. Buon viaggio!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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