Vannucci Street, Perugia

Vanucci Street has always been the Main Street of Perugia. It dates from Etruscan-Roman times, the all-important cross street of a serious settlement. It is named Vanucci Street in honor of Pietro Vanucci, a native son and master painter of the Renaissance. A bit of a Rock star in his day, he changed his name to Perugia.

Vanucci Street today is essentially a pedestrian avenue. It is a favorite shopping venue lined with palaces, museums, one cathedral and various government offices. There are naturally, shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. The kind of places that invite one to linger and explore the inviting narrow side streets along the way.

The street is mostly a broad avenue that reaches from 4th of November Square to Italy Square. In warm weather there is outdoor seating on the street. In the evenings, locals and visitors alike don't mind a leisurely stroll.