Free self-guided walk · Perugia

Corso Vannucci

A free self-guided walk in Perugia, from the Rocca Paolina along Corso Vannucci to the Fontana Maggiore and the Etruscan Arch.

Distance
0.9 km
Walking time
13 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Perugia on foot.

Ride the escalators up through the fortress.

  • Terrain: Hilly.
  • Best time: Evening passeggiata.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Rocca Paolina

    Start in the fortress.

  2. Giardini Carducci

    The viewpoint.

  3. Palazzo dei Priori

    On the Corso.

  4. Fontana Maggiore

    The fountain.

  5. Etruscan Arch

    Finish at the arch.

Tips

  • Use the escalators.
  • Try Baci chocolate.
  • Evening is the liveliest.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.