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After the “war of salt”, with the rebelling inhabitants of Perugia surrendering to the Pope, Antonio da S.Gallo “the Young” fortified in 1540 the ancient Palace of Braccio Baglioni. Paolo III Farnese requisitioned the plans and enriched it with the ultimate inventions of military engineering. On the contrary, the Port Marzia dates back to the 3rd century B.C.: it is a valuable Etruscan find surmounted by an arcade consisting of the statues of Tinia (Jupiter), Castor and Pollux.
PROVINCE OF PERUGIA – ASSESSORSHIP FOR TOURISM
“Court Stories, power and its [Read more...]
After the “war of salt”, with the rebelling inhabitants of Perugia surrendering to the Pope, Antonio da S.Gallo “the Young” fortified in 1540 the ancient Palace of Braccio Baglioni. Paolo III Farnese requisitioned the plans and enriched it with the ultimate inventions of military engineering. On the contrary, the Port Marzia dates back to the 3rd century B.C.: it is a valuable Etruscan find surmounted by an arcade consisting of the statues of Tinia (Jupiter), Castor and Pollux.
PROVINCE OF PERUGIA – ASSESSORSHIP FOR TOURISM
“Court Stories, power and its places: guided tours among forts, castles and palaces from the Middle Age to the Renaissance”. The Assessorship for Tourism inaugurates the third edition of the event that contributed to acquaint the History of the Communes of the Province of Perugia, through territory, architectonical beauties, the artistic patrimony, traditions and typical customs of Umbria.
