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Castles in the area of Perugino, palaces and mansions

The Perugino area is rich in castles, towers, and historic houses, a strong testimony of medieval architecture. A dense network of manors spreads over the whole territory, in the plains, on the gentle hill slopes and perched on rocky mountains, surrounded by vineyards, beech and chestnut woods. Built in strategic positions, they dominate the surrounding valleys, often with mighty crenellated walls and lively interior decorations made on frescoed walls to recall the opulence of the local noble families. Many can be visited, still others used as private homes, and still others only ruins bearing witness to a glorious past. Discover with Visititaly, the fortresses, the villas, the forts, the historic buildings, the noble residences and all the places linked to culture that characterize the Perugino area. If you have visited a castle and would like to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Perugia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo dei Priori

The Priori Palace was built between 1293 and 1443, with an Italian Gothic architectural style. It is still home to the City Hall today. On the front side to replace the previous two ramps, a fan staircase was built, the entire structure is characterized by a medieval style cornice. The interior is composed of different rooms such as the Notary Hall, the Hall of the City Council, that of the Audience of the Collegio del Cambio and much more.

Perugia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Logge di Braccio

The Loggia di Braccio Fortebracci in Perugia was built in 1423, during the lordship of Braccio Fortebracci, by the Bolognese architect Fioravante Fioravanti, who carried out numerous works for the leader. The porch, as evidenced also by the frescoes by Benedetto Bonfigli in the Chapel of the Priors, constituted access to the Palazzo di Braccio. Over the centuries, several works changed its use and appearance, so much so that only four of the original arches came up to us.

Perugia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Ex Collegio di Sant'anna

The name of the building dates back to the 19th century. At the time it was the seat of the monastery of Santa Maria degli Angeli, which was later transformed into the “Sant'Anna Women's Educatory”, which housed the young noble girls of the time. Until the middle of the 19th century it was used as an orphanage. It was built in neoclassical style, by G. Santini. Currently, it houses the homonymous foundation, which includes the “S. Paolo” and “Bernardino di Betto” middle school.

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