Palazzo Baldeschi al Corso
About This Museum
Tucked right along the bustling Corso Vannucci, Perugia's main thoroughfare, you'll find the unassuming yet magnificent Palazzo Baldeschi. Stepping inside is like leaving the modern world behind; the creak of the ancient wooden floors and the sheer scale of the frescoed halls are breathtaking. It doesn't feel like a sterile gallery but rather a lived-in palace where you can almost hear the echoes of Renaissance conversations. The collection is a delightful mix, from intricate medieval ceramics and gleaming gold-backed altarpieces to more modern Italian works, all set within rooms that are artworks themselves.
Collection Highlights
The ground floor dazzles with a stunning collection of medieval Umbrian ceramics, while upstairs you're greeted by serene 15th-century religious paintings. Don't miss the private study, a jewel box of a room entirely covered in exquisite, detailed wood inlays.
Visitor Information
It's wonderfully central, so it's easy to pop in after a coffee on the Corso. Check their website for current hours as they can vary seasonally, and it's often blissfully quiet compared to the larger museums nearby.
Architecture & Building
A classic example of a refined Perugian noble palace, with a deceptively simple stone facade that hides an interior courtyard and grandly scaled rooms adorned with original frescoes and ornate ceilings.
Contact & Location
Address: Corso Pietro Vannucci, Elce, Sant'Erminio, Perugia, Umbria, 06122, Italia
Phone: +39 075 573 4760
Website: Visit Website
