Architecture sights in Perugia
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Fontana Maggiore
In the very centre of the Piazza IV Novembre stands the Fontana Maggiore. It was designed by Fra Bevignate, and father-son team Nicola and Giovanni Pisano built the fountain between 1275 and 1278. Along the edge are bas-relief statues representing scenes from the Old Testament, the founding of Rome, the 'liberal arts', and a griffin and lion. Look for the griffin all over Perugia - it's the city's symbol.
The lion is the symbol for the Guelphs, the Middle Ages faction that favoured rule by the papacy over rule by the Holy Roman Empire.
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Piazza IV Novembre
The centre of Perugia - and therefore the centre of Umbria - is Piazza IV Novembre. For thousands of years, it was the meeting point for the ancient Etruscan and Roman civilisations. In the medieval period, it was the political centre of Perugia. Now students and tourists gather here to eat gelato.
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Sala dei Notari
The Sala dei Notari was built from 1293 to 1297 and is where the nobility met. The arches supporting the vaults are Romanesque, covered with frescoes depicting biblical scenes and Aesop’s fables. To reach the hall, walk up the steps from Piazza IV Novembre.
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Nobile Collegio della Mercanzia
The Nobile Collegio della Mercanzia highlights an older audience chamber, from the 13th century, covered in wood panelling by northern craftsmen.
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