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Palace · Perúgia, Úmbria
Collegio del Cambio
Headquarters of Perúgia's former bankers, in the Palazzo dei Priori, with the Sala delle Udienze entirely painted by Perugino around 1500, including a self-portrait of the artist.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Collegio del Cambio
The Collegio del Cambio was the seat of the corporation of money changers, the bankers of medieval Perúgia. In the mid-15th century the corporation gained the right to install itself in the Palazzo dei Priori, and at the end of that century decided to decorate its audience hall.
The painting was assigned to Pietro Vannucci, the Perugino, then one of the most sought-after painters in Italy. Between 1496 and 1500 he covered the walls and the vault of the Sala delle Udienze with figures of virtues, sages and heroes of Antiquity, prophets, sibyls and scenes from the Gospels, joining the classical and Christian worlds.
Among the paintings, Perugino left his own framed portrait. The benches and the carved wooden table are by Domenico del Tasso. Many scholars believe that the young Rafael, the master's pupil, worked on part of the figures.
Next to the hall is the chapel of São João Batista, patron of the corporation, painted by Giannicola di Paolo, another disciple of Perugino.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
In the morning or mid-afternoon. The room is small and is more pleasant without groups.
How to get there
The entrance is on Corso Vannucci, on the ground floor of the Palazzo dei Priori, a few steps from the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria.
Tip
Look for Perugino's self-portrait, in a painted frame among the figures. Check the opening hours before you go.
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Frequently asked questions about Collegio del Cambio
Who painted the Collegio del Cambio?
Perugino, between 1496 and 1500. The adjacent chapel was painted by Giannicola di Paolo.
Did Raphael work on the Collegio del Cambio?
Many scholars believe the young Raphael, a pupil of Perugino, may have assisted with some figures, but there is no document that confirms this.
Do the Collegio del Cambio and the Galleria Nazionale share the same entrance?
No. They are in the same palace, but each has its own entrance and ticket.