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Rocca Paolina

Corso Vannucci | Piazza Italia, Italy
+39 0755728440
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Ranked #1 of 35 attractions in Perugia
5.0 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Type: Castles
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Paris
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I always find it interresting to see how churches, towns and cities are built by layers, one over the other. In that respect, Naples is impressive. Here in Perugia, one tends to think that Rocca Paolina refers to the "underground city". In fact, the name was given to a fortress that once stood here. A fortress built by Pope Paul... More

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Dublin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The underground world of Perugia... Beautiful and definitly worth a look More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Breathtaking experience under the Perugia. Feel escaping from a castle with hidden paths. More

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New York City, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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A city under the city....a must.....Cool air in the summer, warm in the winter, use their close by parking garage More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
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Stunning old streets of this magnificent city... worth a view! More

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Piegaro, Italy
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
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Mixing the ancient streets now covered by the city of Perugia with modern escalators and sculpture, this maze is fascinating! Park below in the parking garages and ascend through these underground streets via escalator and stairs to emerge in the main piazza outside Perugia with astounding views toward the Valle Umbra. More

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Ojai, California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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Once in Perugia, you Have to visit the Rocca Paolina, an old town that you can reach via escalators. Old homes and shops perfectly kept will bring you straight into the middle-age. Amazing, one of a kind. More

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Penrith, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
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Just before you go down there are colums which you can whisper into in the corner and you can hear it in the other corner-try it! lots of people on the underground walk way walking to and from work but still a great piece of history to be able to walk into. More

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Spoleto, Italy
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

Great Christmas Fair with artiginal items! Vendors are friendly and eager to explain their offerings. More

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Tampa, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
3
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Juast across from the Brufani Palace. A moving escalator will take you down (and back up) to the ancient town. It is a MUST SEE in Perugia as well as the City Hall with a museum. More

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