Self-Guided Podcast Tour Perugia Shadows of the Condottieri

Step into the dark, beating heart of medieval Perugia. This is not a tale of peaceful Renaissance painters and quiet monks. This is the visceral reality of a city ruled by ruthless mercenary captains, where noble families fought urban wars from towering stone fortresses, and where the architecture itself was designed to intimidate, defend, and kill. Uncover the buried neighborhoods, the ruined pantheons, and the blood-soaked history of the Baglioni dynasty. You will never look at these ancient stones the same way again. - A 3.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 117 min - Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

1. 1

   Rocca Paolina

   10 min

   A 16th-century papal fortress built directly over the buried neighborhood of the ruthless Baglioni family.

2. 2

   Torre degli Sciri

   10 min

   The only surviving intact family tower from an era when Perugia bristled with over 70 such structures used for urban warfare.

3. 3

   Chiesa di San Francesco al Prato

   10 min

   A ruined church serving as the pantheon of Perugia, tied to the warlord Braccio da Montone and the infamous Red Wedding.

4. 4

   Palazzo dei Priori

   10 min

   The imposing seat of the Free Commune, featuring intimidating architecture and the chains of conquered cities.

5. 5

   Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo

   10 min

   The modest palace of the foreign magistrate hired to keep the peace, symbolizing the failure of civic self-governance.

6. 6

   Arco Etrusco

   10 min

   A massive ancient gate featuring Etruscan foundations and a Renaissance loggia, symbolizing continuous militarization.

7. 7

   Cassero di Porta Sant'Angelo

   10 min

   The largest medieval gate in Perugia, a true fortress that encapsulates the martial spirit of the city.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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