Spoleto, Administrative district in Umbria, Italy
Description
Spoleto is a commune in the province of Perugia in Umbria, featuring narrow lanes between tall stone walls and medieval towers. The Rocca Albornoziana rises above the town center and offers views over the surrounding valley with its wooded hills.
History
The Romans founded a colony here in 241 BC, which Hannibal unsuccessfully besieged during the Second Punic War. A Lombard duchy emerged in the sixth century, controlling much of central Italy before papal forces took over the territory in the 14th century.
Culture
The name comes from Latin Spoletium and still appears on ancient stonework throughout the town. Many residents maintain small orchards on the surrounding slopes, growing olive trees that produce the local oil.
Practical
The old town sits on a hillside and requires uphill walking over cobblestones, so wear sturdy shoes. Early morning or late afternoon are quieter times to explore, as many locals go home for midday meals.
Did you know?
The Roman theater still hosts performances today, with spectators sitting on the same stone steps as audiences two thousand years ago. The cathedral preserves a letter that Francis of Assisi is said to have written by hand to a monk in the town.
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Spoleto Cathedral
629 m
Rocca Albornoziana
517 m
Ponte delle Torri
838 m
Temple of Clitumnus
12.3 km
Fiume e Fonti del Clitunno
11.6 km
Basilica of San Salvatore, Spoleto
1.3 km
San Pietro in Valle
11.7 km
Museo delle mummie
13.8 km
Basilica of Sant'Eufemia, Spoleto
416 m
Roman Theatre of Spoleto
130 m
Monumental complex of San Matteo degli infermi
126 m
San Pietro extra moenia, Spoleto
814 m
Teodelapio
1.6 km
Eremo francescano
1.7 km
San Ponziano, Spoleto
995 m
Madonna di Loreto, Spoleto
668 m
Ponte Sanguinario
882 m
Arch of Drusus and Germanicus
308 m
San Gregorio Maggiore, Spoleto
807 m
Chapel of the Bishop Eroli
601 m
Casa Romana di Vespasia Polla
400 m
Fountain of the square
358 m
Teatro Caio Melisso
493 m
Parco fluviale del Nera
13.3 km
Umbriano
12.4 km
Torre Maggiore Mount
15.8 km
Torre dell'Olio
552 m
Abbazia di San Giuliano
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