Perugia finale

We are sadly nearing the end of our stay in Perugia. So, between showers on Thursday, we explored more of the old city.

Walk down any side street to the top of the walls and the views open up

A disused section of Roman aqueduct has become a pedestrian link

We also visited Pozzo Etrusco, an Etruscan well in Piazza Ignazio Danti. The well was built in the 3rd Century BC, is up to 5.6m wide in the top section and can hold around 424,000 litres. It appears to have been used to supply water well into the 15th Century.

Enough Wikipedia – it was very impressive!

Quite damp and slippery after all the rain

Interesting from an engineering standpoint. The roof is held in place by two sets of arches, each consisting of four stones held in place with a centre key stone and no mortar!!

The well at street level outside Palazzo Sorbello

Today, Friday, was fairly quiet as it was raining intermittently. Wandered around exploring, tried to climb Torre Scriri – sadly closed today – 232 steps, so not too disappointed.

Exploring new area. Torre Scriri in background.

Tonight, we went to see La Boheme at Teatro Marlacchi. We bought two of the last few tickets; so, we were very high up and just above the stage. But if was fantastic. Magnificent theatre and great performances by the singers and orchestra. Wasn’t expecting Puccini in Perugia but was a great surprise.