Nice shopping area with medieval buildings around. There are many stores from high ends to budget…read morestores - clothing, candy, pastries, and a variety of local products.
Great place to buy dry pastas or olive oils as souvenirs.
There's also and all kinds of eateries, from fine dining to snacks so no worries if you need to take a break.
There's also the National Gallery of Umbria and the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and Museum right near by.
Located on a hill top, this popular tourist area is about 10 minutes walk from another main attraction, the Etruscan Arch. If you arrive in Perugia by train, the Arch is about 10 Euro taxi from the train station. Once you reach the Arch, you can walk up to the plaza.
Last but not least, walk through the shopping area and you'll reach a cliff that gives you magnificent views of the Perugia town and the green fields beyond. Absolutely the travel magazine Italian landscapes!