Giardini della Canapina

Giardini della Canapina is a garden in Perugia, Umbria. Giardini della Canapina is situated nearby to the locality Oliveto, as well as near the hamlet Sodo degli Ebrei.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Palazzo dei Priori and Fontana Maggiore.

Palazzo dei Priori

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The Palazzo dei Priori or comunale is one of the best examples in Italy of a public palace from the communal era. It is located in the central Piazza IV Novembre in Perugia, Umbria.

Fontana Maggiore

Fountain

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The Fontana Maggiore, a masterpiece of medieval sculpture, placed in the centre of Piazza IV Novembre, is the monument symbol of the city of Perugia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Montebello and Pretola.

Montebello

Hamlet

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Montebello is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km south of Giardini della Canapina.

Pretola

Hamlet

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Pretola is a hamlet, which is situated 4½ km east of Giardini della Canapina.

Ponte San Giovanni

Town

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Ponte San Giovanni is a frazione of the city of Perugia, Italy. It is one of the largest and most populated neighbourhoods of the capital of Umbria. It is also the seat of the eighth ward of the municipality of Perugia. Ponte San Giovanni is situated 5 km southeast of Giardini della Canapina.