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Exploring Trevi, Perugia: In the Medieval Heart of Umbria
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An afternoon exploring Trevi, Perugia is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of day twelve along the Way of St. Francis. This splendid little medieval town is loaded with history waiting for the pilgrimage traveler to discover!
"Oh, beauty, ever ancient and ever new!" ~ Saint Augustine of Hippo in his work Confessions
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The beauty that is Trevi, the Roman and medieval town on the hill has stood the test of time, and most likely will continue throughout the future!
Below is how the town appears as you approach it from the north side, as you are walking along the Via di Francesco from the north. You can see it on the hill in the distance, from as far as 4.5 kilometers away. And if you are arriving here from the south, from Rome, it has a similar appearance, only in reverse!
Approaching Trevi, from the North, Along the Via di FrancescoMap of Trevi
For the map of this town, I placed our day thirteen/fourteen Google interactive map, below. Trevi is the town in the beginning of the stage, and you can zoom in on the city to see all the historic places on the map.
Accommodations in Trevi
Also on the map above, are the available accommodations in and near Trevi.
I can highly recommend the Appartamento La Corte di Trevi, by the southern gate of Trevi. It is perhaps the most charming and comfortable place we stayed in, on the entire route. The owners were so amazingly friendly and helpful as well. While not the most economical place, we chose it because we wanted a kitchen to cook dinner and the hearty breakfast that we like. It was economical for apartments.
On the north side, before town, is the Monastero di Santa Chiara in San Martino, (+39 074 278 216). They take pilgrims for a donation. Look for the pilgrim accommodations, in orange on the map
There is the Monastero Di Santa Chiara - Comunita Chemin Neur, (+39 0742 78613) that also takes pilgrims by donation. This monastery is a healthy, one-half kilometer walk off-route and down the steep hill, on the western side of town.
In the center of Trevi, the Residenza Sant'Emiliano and Il Panorama di Trevi may be your most economical choices. According to some sources, the Pizzeria La Casareccia Di Angeloni Fabrizio (+39 0742-780994) in the central plaza, has pilgrim rooms in the summer, so it is worth giving them a call.
There are more choices, of course. You can look on booking.com and search for Trevi, to see additional options or look on the interactive map above.
Select Historic Sites in Trevi
We did not see all the possible historic sites in our short time in Trevi. This article is a highlight only!
Pictured below are the walls, as you see them from the town on the north side. The ramparts are of Roman origin first built around the 1st century BC, with the gates added later, in medieval times.
We walked from the central plaza, the Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, along the street, the Via Lucarini, to arrive here. This would be a wonderful place to watch the sunset, however, we did not.
Northern Roman Ramparts of the CityAlong this same street, the Via Lucarini, is the town's museum, the Complesso Museale San Francesco di Trevi e Museo della Civiltà dell'Ulivo, with archeology exhibits, the history of olives and olive oil, and an art gallery, if you are interested and have the time to see it! The building itself dates to 1213 AD and according to tradition was founded by St. Francis himself!
From a perch along the northern rampart walls, you can see stunning views of the valley below and the Monastero di Santa Chiara in San Martino. As noted above, pilgrims can stay here for a donation: call +39 074 278 216.
Monastero di Santa Chiara in San MartinoFrom the Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi's southwest corner, walk westward through the archway. You will see the prominent tower of the next open plaza, the Piazza Mazzini.
There was a big event going on here on the Saturday afternoon when we arrived, with people decked out in party attire. The watchtower in the square is the prominent one you can see on the left side in the photo of Trevi, farther above, on the eastern, lower end of town.
As all plazas in Italy, the Piazza Mazzini is lined with restaurants and cafés.
Watchtower in the Piazza MazziniWe left the Piazza Mazzini from the northwest corner, and headed toward the town church, the Duomo di Saint Emiliano, pictured next. This is how the church appeared from the narrow Via delle Rocca as we approached from the east.
Duomo di Saint Emiliano, Approaching from the Via delle RoccaThe Duomo di Saint Emiliano was built in the 13th century, with the Altar of the Sacrament by Rocco da Vicenza (1522) inside and 16th century frescoes attributed to local craftsmen.
Unfortunately, we were unable to see inside, because it was closed.
Duomo di Saint Emiliano, Trevi, Front EntranceAs we continued our tour, on the west side of the cathedral, essentially below the bell tower, along the Via Beato Placido Riccardi, we saw this incredible medieval building. It has the classic, balcony overhang that you often see throughout Europe.
Medieval House, Along the Via Beato Placido RiccardiWe continued descending along the Via Cavour, to find the Ex Chiesa di San Bartolomeo, below. Little is known about the history of this church, perhaps it was built in the 13th century. From the outside, it looks extremely old. It was part of a monastery, and you can read more specifics by clicking on the link here.
I loved the fresco over the doorway, an early 15th century depiction of the Annunciation. Another fresco of the crucifixion is in the interior of the church, but we were unable to see inside, because this church was closed as well. We had to content ourselves with admiring it from the outside.
Ex Chiesa di San BartolomeoAnd finally, we wanted to see two famous sections that Trevi is noted for, so we worked our way eastward along the quaint Via Natalucci, below, with the overhead archway with hanging plants.
Along the Via Natalucci, TreviOur next goal was the Quartiere Ebraico di Trevi, the Jewish Quarters of Trevi. This street is famous for its Arabic-style doors and pointed archways. You can see an arched door in the photo below if you expand it.
Quartiere Ebraico di TreviAnd from the Jewish street, we found the Via Salaria, an amazingly beautiful alley in the "Vicolo Fiorito," or otherwise the Alley of Flowers. This is an incredible place, where I wished we could stop and have something to drink, so we could linger longer.
Along the Via SalariaAnd here is another quaint corner in the Vicolo Florito.
Quaint Corner in the Vicolo FioritoAnd finally, we walked down the lovely plant-lined Via Guglielmo Marconi, below, back to our apartment.
Along the Via Guglielmo MarconiPictured next is one of the many medieval gates to the city, the Porta del Cieco, which means, the Blind Gate, or dead-end gate because it leads into a dead-end alley. It is on the south side of town and is the gate you will walk by as you leave town on day thirteen of the Via di Francesco, from Trevi to Portela.
Porta del Cieco, Southern Roman Gate of TreviSalutation
I do hope you enjoy your time spent exploring Trevi, Perugia! It is indeed a beauty, ever ancient yet ever new!
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