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Perugia: Town
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Charming and quaint, the present Perugia is far from what it was in the Middle Ages. Although a thriving trade center, Perugia was characterised by violent infighting, vicious and bellicose inhabitants, warlike tendencies and a fondness for poison. Perugia engaged in blood-spattered riots with neighboring towns. Even Perugia’s own brood fought against each other in what could only be described as more than just a gory catfight with secret vendettas and backstabbing, literally.
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In 1540 another conqueror of Perugia decided to leave his mark on the ancient gates of the town. Pope Paul III Farnese restored papal authority in Perugia defeating the Baglioni, local rulers whose audacity led them to slay a papal legate: Perugia was plundered by the mercenary troops of Pier Luigi Farnese, the son of the pope.
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Just a few minutes from the town centre of Perugia, the Relais dell'Olmo welcomes you with courtesy and hospitality. An ideal place for work meetings, moments of relaxation or pleasant holiday. Thanks to its excellent location, the main cities of art from.more details
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Perugia, the great "Guelf strong-hold" rises up in the region's heart, with its 5 storical quarters closed-in by its Etruscan town walls. These enormous bastions formed by cyclopic square masses, were constructed 22 centuries ago and are still visible for long stretches.
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