Come travel with me to Perugia, the city of chocolate in Italy [Eng - Esp]
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Come travel with me to Perugia, the city of chocolate in Italy
Hello my dear Pinmapple friends, in this post I'm taking you on a trip to Italy, in a flurry of memories that accompanies me at the moment. It turns out that when I was doing my first volunteering in Torre del Colle, a small town near Rome, we had one or two days off per week, and on my first break I decided to go for two days to Perugia, which I could say is the capital of chocolate in Italy.
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Ven a viajar conmigo a Perugia, la ciudad del chocolate en Italia
Hola mis queridos amigos de Pinmapple, en este post me los llevo a pasear por Italia, en una ráfaga de recuerdos que me acompaña en este momento. Resulta que cuando estuve haciendo mi primer voluntariado en Torre del Colle, una pequeña localidad cercana a Roma, teníamos uno o dos días libres por semana, y en mi primer descanso decidí irme por dos días a Perugia, lo que podría decir que es la capital del chocolate en Italia.
Umbria and its rural and urban landscapes
Perugia is a city located in Umbria, a beautiful region full of unevenness in its landscape. There are hills everywhere and the rural landscape is really beautiful for the amount of land dedicated to agriculture and wine growing, because yes, this is a wine region, so the vineyards decorate the landscape in a wonderful way.
Now, what about the urban area of this region? And... here it can get a bit complicated and that's when we travel to Perugia. There is a particularity in different Italian cities and it is that these slopes that make you fall in love in remote areas, are also in the middle of the city, and it is very nice to see them, but it is a great challenge to walk them.
Umbría y sus paisajes rural y urbano
Perugia es una ciudad que se encuentra en Umbría, una región bellísima repleta de desniveles en su paisaje. Hay colinas por doquier y el paisaje rural es realmente precioso por la cantidad de tierras dedicadas a la agricultura y a la vitivinicultura, porque sí, en especial se trata de una región vitivinícola, así que los viñedos decoran el paisaje de una manera maravillosa.
Ahora, ¿qué pasa con la zona urbana de esta región? Y… aquí se puede complicar un poco y es cuando viajamos a Perugia. Hay una particularidad en diferentes ciudades italianas y es que estos desniveles que enamoran en zonas alejadas, también están en medio de la urbe, y es muy bonito verlos, pero implica un gran desafío transitarlos.
My experience arriving in Perugia
As soon as I arrived in Perugia, I began to see posters of universities and large groups of kids with folders and study materials, so I concluded that it is a university city, a fact that I later corroborated during my little trip.
Upon arrival, everything looked quite flat from the train station, but the hostel where I was going to stay, Little Italy, which was about 20 minutes walk away, was suddenly not only that distance in time, which was quite short for me, but all the way up an extremely steep slope. I still remember the weight I felt on my back as I took one step after another. Anyway, that is now an anecdote, and I also found some escalators that took me to higher parts of Perugia.
The point is that I was in a fairly high part of the city, but it was where it all happened at the end, since the center is up there.
Mi experiencia llegando a Perugia
Ni bien llegué a Perugia, empecé a ver carteles de universidades y a ver grandes grupos de chicos con carpetas y materiales de estudio, por lo que concluí en que es una ciudad universitaria, dato que luego corroboré avanzado mi pequeño viaje.
Al arribar, todo se veía bastante llano desde la estación de tren, pero el hostel donde iba a quedarme, Little Italy, que estaba a unos 20 minutos caminando, de pronto no solo estaba a esa distancia en tiempo, que era bastante poca para mi, sino que todo el camino era subiendo una pendiente extremadamente empinada. Todavía recuerdo el peso que sentía en la espalda mientras daba uno y otro paso. Igualmente eso ahora es una anécdota, y además encontré unas escaleras mecánicas que me llevaban hacia sectores más elevados de Perugia.
La cuestión es que quedé en una parte bastante alta de la ciudad, pero era donde al final ocurría todo, ya que el centro pues está allí arriba.
What is Perugia like?
This outstanding Italian city has very narrow streets, in fact, I had a hard time finding the hostel because I was going up a staircase that went down an alley. It's like a giant borgo, since the whole city is at the top, it generates a certain feeling of being closed, although it is not.
There is a main street that acts as a square and is called Piazza Giacomo Matteeotti, where they sell chocolates in different places, and among them stands out the brand Perugina, characteristic of this city.
Perugia is quite small and can be visited in one or two days, although I always recommend having enough time to be able to walk and visit the different corners of the city in peace.
¿Cómo es Perugia?
Esta destacada ciudad italiana cuenta con calles muy estrechas, de hecho, me costó encontrar el hostel porque estaba subiendo una escalonada que se metía por un callejón. Es como un borgo gigante, ya que al estar toda la ciudad arriba, genera cierta sensación de estar cerrada, aunque no lo esté.
Hay una calle principal que actúa a modo de plaza y que se llama Piazza Giacomo Matteeotti, en donde venden chocolates en diferentes lugares, y entre ellos destaca la marca Perugina, característica de esta ciudad.
Perugia es bastante pequeña y puede conocerse en uno o dos días, aunque siempre recomiendo ir holgado de tiempo para poder caminar y visitar los diferentes rincones de la ciudad en paz.
What to do in Perugia?
There are several things to do beyond its size, and among them, I definitely recommend eating chocolate and having an ice cream in the previously mentioned area, but you can also sit somewhere in the small part of Piazza IV Novembre.
The most beautiful place is the Giardino del Pinceto, which is located near the Mercato Coperto, because from this area, you will be able to contemplate a first class panoramic view. Also in this area, it is very quiet and an excellent place to sit for a moment. There are ice-cream parlors and cafés all around.
After being in this sector, you can walk a little to the south, where you will find the Rocca Paulina, a medieval-looking structure that will invite you to take more pictures.
¿Qué hacer en Perugia?
Hay varias cosas para hacer más allá de su tamaño, y entre ellas, definitivamente recomiendo comer chocolate y tomar un helado en la zona mencionada previamente, pero también pueden sentarse en alguna partecita de la Piazza IV Novembre.
El lugar más bonito es el Giardino del Pinceto, que se encuentra cerca del Mercado Coperto, ya que desde esta zona, podrán contemplar una vista panorámica de primera categoría. Además en esta zona, hay mucha calma y es un lugar excelente para sentarse un momento. Alrededor hay heladerías y cafeterías que te acompañarán.
Luego de estar en este sector, puedes caminar un poco hacia el sur, donde encontrarás la Rocca Paulina, una estructura de aspecto medieval que te invitará a tomar más fotografías.
Security in Perugia
The city is quite safe and I traveled being a woman, and I went alone, and the truth is that I felt extremely comfortable. The people of Perugia are extremely friendly and very accustomed to tourism, so they welcome you with open arms. Also, although there are differences on this point, I have always found Italians to be very friendly (although sometimes angry), and Perugia is an exponent of this joy they have, especially in restaurants. They always offer the best and have a very friendly treatment for the visitor.
Even in the hostel, which was full of tourists and that time I got a bed in a room of 10 people, I felt very well and although no one knew anyone, the atmosphere was of absolute respect. The place, Little Italy, was very clean, so I recommend it.
Seguridad en Perugia
La ciudad es bastante segura y yo viajé siendo mujer, y fui sola, y la verdad es que me sentí sumamente cómoda. Los habitantes de Perugia son sumamente amables y están muy habituados al turismo, por lo que te reciben con los brazos abiertos. Además, aunque hay diferencias en este punto, siempre me han parecido muy simpáticos los italianos (aunque a veces se enojen), y Perugia es un exponente de esta alegría que tienen, en especial en los restaurantes. Ya que siempre ofrecen lo mejor y tienen un trato muy ameno para con el visitante.
Incluso en el hostel, que estaba repleto de turistas y que aquella vez había conseguido cama en una habitación de 10 personas, me sentí muy bien y aunque nadie se conocía con nadie, el ambiente era de absoluto respeto. El lugar, Little Italy, muy limpio, por lo que lo recomiendo.
How to get to Perugia?
Taking a train from nearby cities such as Bevagna, Terni or Assisi is very easy. In case you have rented a car, it is even easier. In the post I have left you pictures of the train tickets, which were a little more than 4 euros traveling from Foligno. The truth is that the price is quite affordable.
Hope you found the post useful friends and liked this excursion!!!!
¿Cómo llegar a Perugia?
Tomándose un tren desde ciudades cercanas como Bevagna, Terni o Asís, es algo muy sencillo. En caso de que hayas alquilado un auto, es todavía más fácil. En el post les he dejado fotos de los pasajes de tren, que salieron algo más de 4 euros viajando desde Foligno. La verdad que bastante accesible el precio.
¡¡Espero que les haya sido útil el post amigos y que les haya gustado esta excursión!!
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Hello dear friend @belug good day
What a beautiful experience you have lived in your travels, what a beautiful city, I still remember the anecdotes you have commented on this volunteering.
What delights are there, a real temptation.
Beautiful photographs, I appreciate that you let us know this place
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Thank you very much for this! 😊🙏
what a great place to visit, and your photography is amazing,(even the trainers, lol) you brought the area to life with your skill, especially as you were using a phone camera!!!!!!
Thank you!! I love your comment!! And I’m glad you like the pictures! Yes! Hehe, they are nice even for being taken with the phone 😊 thank you!!
You’re welcome @belug