National Gallery of Umbria (Palazzo dei Priori), Perugia

Q: What is the National Gallery of Umbria known for?

The finest collection of Umbrian Renaissance painting anywhere. Perugino's Adoration of the Magi and Piero della Francesca's polyptych are the crown pieces of the Renaissance galleries.

Q: Who was Perugino?

Perugino was Raphael's teacher and one of the leading painters of the early Renaissance. He was born near Perugia, so this museum is the best place to see his work in context.

Q: Where exactly is the gallery?

Inside the Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia's medieval town hall on Corso Vannucci. The building dates to the 13th century. Piero della Francesca's miracle panels hang in the early rooms on the upper floor.

Q: How many works are in the collection?

Around 3,000 works spanning the 13th through 19th centuries. Umbrian painting is the focus, but Sienese and Florentine pieces appear too. Perugino's Miracles of San Bernardino panels tell a complete narrative cycle.

Q: Is Piero della Francesca well represented?

Piero della Francesca's polyptych with miracle scenes is a key early work. The panels show his mastery of geometry and light. His Renaissance clarity influenced painters across central Italy for generations.

Perugia, Italy

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Corso Vannucci 19, 06123 Perugia, Italy

Perugia, Italy

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€10-12 (under 18 free)

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The National Gallery of Umbria occupies the upper floors of the Palazzo dei Priori, a Gothic fortress-palace that has dominated Perugia's main square since the 13th century. The gallery opened in 1863, assembling works from suppressed convents and churches across the region. Its holdings trace Umbrian painting from medieval panel paintings through the Renaissance, documenting a regional school that produced some of Italy's most influential artists.

Perugino, who trained Raphael, dominates the collection with altarpieces showing his characteristic soft landscapes and serene figures. Piero della Francesca's Polyptych of Sant'Antonio displays his geometric precision and luminous color. The gallery also holds significant works by Benozzo Gozzoli, Gentile da Fabriano, and Fra Angelico. A 2022 renovation reorganized the displays and improved lighting throughout the medieval and Renaissance galleries, making the collection more accessible than ever.

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The finest collection of Umbrian Renaissance painting anywhere. Perugino's Adoration of the Magi and Piero della Francesca's polyptych are the crown pieces of the Renaissance galleries.

Perugino was Raphael's teacher and one of the leading painters of the early Renaissance. He was born near Perugia, so this museum is the best place to see his work in context.

Inside the Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia's medieval town hall on Corso Vannucci. The building dates to the 13th century. Piero della Francesca's miracle panels hang in the early rooms on the upper floor.

Around 3,000 works spanning the 13th through 19th centuries. Umbrian painting is the focus, but Sienese and Florentine pieces appear too. Perugino's Miracles of San Bernardino panels tell a complete narrative cycle.

Piero della Francesca's polyptych with miracle scenes is a key early work. The panels show his mastery of geometry and light. His Renaissance clarity influenced painters across central Italy for generations.

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