Tourist Attractions
These are organized roughly in order of preference, though of course this is just my opinion. Note that some of the best things are free. There’s also lots of other stuff to do -ask people who have been here a while. These are sort of the basic, inexpensive, touristy things, though don’t leave them all for your last days here.
Le Scalette > The long steps on the side of the cathedral have likely hosted the young (or at least tired) of the city for centuries. This is my favorite place to sit and relax. An old Perugian leaned over one day and told me, “Ste scale sono
What to do Calendar
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ere you can find all important events in Perugia. Look a what to do every day. Save and share this great calendar. Info on music, bars, theater, concerts, sport, strikes, markets and much more.
Recipes
As far as we can see, the key to Italian cooking is using a small number of fresh ingredients. This simplicity allows you to taste each one individually as well as in concert. Plus, the dishes are not too hard to make. For people not familiar with British measurements, a “TBSP” is a large kitchen spoon, a “tsp” a small tea spoon, while a cup (C) is about the size of a waterglass. Italians tend to use the abbreviation “q.b.” in their recipes, which stands for quanto basta, “as much as is enough.” Another thing: always use extra virgin olive oil-it’s a bit more expensive but better quality.