Foreigner's University (Università per Stranieri), Perugia

Foreigner's University (Università per Stranieri), Perugia

Stuart Gallenga Palace, formerly Palazzo Antinori, dates back to the 18th century. Located on Piazza Fortebraccio, this Baroque palace was built by Giuseppe Antinori as a residence for Perugia’s noble family, Antinori. In 1875 the building was purchased by Stuart Gallenga Romeo, giving it its present name. In 1926 he gave the palace to the city, and in 1927 it became the headquarters of the Foreigner’s University of Perugia. The vestibule and the staircase at the entrance are of great architectural value. Inside you will find the Great Hall with a cycle of frescoes painted by Futurist Gerard Doctors in the 1930s, called the Apotheosis of Rome.

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Foreigner's University (Università per Stranieri) on Map

Sight Name: Foreigner's University (Università per Stranieri)
Sight Location: Perugia, Italy (See walking tours in Perugia)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Perugia, Italy

Create Your Own Walk in Perugia

Create Your Own Walk in Perugia

Creating your own self-guided walk in Perugia is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Perugino and Renaissance Art Walk

Perugino and Renaissance Art Walk

Perugia today is a well-known cultural and artistic center in Italy that regularly plays host to a multitude of annual festivals and events. The most glorious period in the history of the city, from an artistic standpoint, lasted from the 13th to the 16th centuries.

Perugia’s most celebrated artist, Pietro Vannucci (1450–1523), better known as “il Perugino”, nicknamed so after his...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Perugia Introduction Walking Tour

Perugia Introduction Walking Tour

Perugia was one of the twelve foremost cities of the Etruscan Federation. It was mentioned by Quintus Fabius Pictor, a Roman historian. He tells of a military expedition of Fabius Maximus Rullianus against the Etruscan League and Perugia in 309 BC.

By 216 BC, Perugia had seen the light and allied itself with Rome in the Second Punic War against Carthage. Things went swimmingly until 41 BC....  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles