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Travel Blogs from Perugia
Rain, Sleet, Snow, Fog
... late which would cause us to miss our connection. We did miss it and then missed the following train to Perugia as well. [There was a 3 car train on the track but at a distance form the station for at least 30 minutes and there was not a soul inside. I kept thinking that if our train was coming on that track, the train was going to have to move so we could take our train. At the exact time the train was to depart, I went to the window to ask about it. The worker ...
Car hire for 3 days over
Left siena with noddy, our car hire for 3days, fiat panda, just fitting in our bags. Headed off to chianti sculpture park, approx 30large pieces placed in woodland of visual delight. Pieces by artists from all countries and other pieces in owners premises which was an old pottery furnace. This building was incredible and the views, wow. Then to volterra, hill town of course, what else in tuscany. Stayed the night just outside wall area ...
Leaving Assisi
... over Assisi from here. The hotel is owned and run by a family and has a lovely feel. I commented to Lara, who is at reception most, that I was surprised that it only has a two star rating and she explained that there are a number of requirements relating to the ratings system, including size. They have only 12 rooms. It isn't a modern, contemporary hotel, but has great character. The breakfasts have ...
The Land of Chocolate
... should be since it comes from Perugia).
The festival itself was small so my friends and I explored the corridors of the city for a couple hours.
Sadly, there's not much else to say except I saw a man playing songs from "Amelie" on his accordion and my heart melted. ...
The Sights and Sounds of Perugia
... where various herbs and plants were tended, labeled in accordance with celestial bodies.
Today, Saturday, I saw a few more local sights. I finally entered the Duomo, the main cathedral behind the Fontana (the one with the steps where everyone hangs out). It was so massive inside, it was intimidating. It's very much still primarily a place of worship, not a tourist attraction. Also covered in frescoes and full of statues of the Madonna, it was so quiet ...
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Amenities
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Swimming pool
- Kitchenette
- Free parking
- Kids activities or Babysitting
- Pets allowed