Museo Civico di Palazzo Della Penna, Perugia

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Museo Civico di Palazzo Della Penna, Perugia

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Museo Civico di Palazzo Della Penna, Perugia, Modern art museum in central Perugia, Italy.

The Museo Civico di Palazzo Della Penna is a modern art museum housed in a historic palace in central Perugia with three connected floors. A spiral staircase links the levels, where you'll find permanent collections of works by contemporary and 20th-century artists.

The palace was built on the remains of the first-century Roman Marzio amphitheater and incorporates medieval city walls into its structure. The building reflects how different periods of urban development were layered on top of one another.

The museum houses works by Gerardo Dottori and Umbrian Futurists, reflecting the region's artistic identity through modern movements. You can see how local artists adapted contemporary styles to express their own vision and heritage.

The museum is fully accessible and easy to navigate, with well-equipped facilities for visitors of all abilities. The three floors are straightforward to explore and the exhibition areas are clearly marked throughout.

The building features neoclassical frescoes painted by Antonio Castelletti in 1812 that depict mythological scenes across its walls. These painted sections showcase idealized landscapes that were designed by Pasquale Angelini.

Location: Perugia

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Phone: +390755716233

Email: info.cultura@comune.perugia.it

Website: http://comune.perugia.it

GPS coordinates: 43.10786,12.38948

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07

Historical sites in Umbria: underground towns, religious monuments, and natural parks

Umbria preserves traces of over two millennia of history through its archaeological sites, religious monuments, and remarkable natural formations. The region features underground complexes such as Orvieto Underground with its 1,200 passages carved into volcanic tuff, and Narni Underground, revealing medieval chapels and remains of Roman aqueducts. Visitors also explore the Dunarobba Fossil Forest, where 50 petrified tree trunks dating back three million years showcase the region's geological evolution. Medieval castles like Rocca Albornoziana overlook ancient towns, while monasteries such as San Pietro in Valle and Eremo delle Carceri maintain medieval art and spirituality. The Umbrian landscape stretches from Gubbio's Roman theaters to mountain villages like Castelluccio, perched at 1,452 meters (4,764 feet) above sea level, and includes the Nera Natural Park, which protects over 2,120 hectares (5,243 acres) of forests and limestone formations. These sites trace the region’s history from the Etruscan civilization through the Renaissance.

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