Spello, Medieval commune in Umbria, Italy
Spello is a medieval commune in the province of Perugia in Umbria that spreads across the slopes of Mount Subasio. Stone lanes wind between ochre and grey houses that cling to the hillside and connect small squares and stairways.
The settlement gained importance during the first century BC as a Roman colony. Under the rule of Constantine the Great it received the name Flavia Constans and developed into an administrative center.
The name Spello comes from the Roman designation Hispellum and still appears on inns and shops along the narrow lanes. Locals decorate their homes with flowers on balconies and windowsills that stand out against the grey stone walls.
Exploration often begins at the Porta Consolare gate in the lower section and leads uphill through paved lanes to the central Piazza della Repubblica. Walking in the early morning or late afternoon offers more comfortable conditions on warm days.
The underground Villa dei Mosaici museum allows visitors to view Roman mosaic floors from the third and fourth centuries across a large area. The intricate geometric and figurative patterns were restored directly at their original location.
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