Beautiful church with a refreshing white interior. There are beautiful frescos in the multiple chapels. The piazza in front on the church, including the steps leading down to the church is very picturesque. This is a must visit if you are in Spoleto. It’s also very close to the Castle and Roman aqueduct nearby.

Very nice place to visit

Really loved the place. You should go. Its a must. Get Schooled: Spoleto Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta; Duomo di Spoleto) is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Spoleto-Norcia created in 1821, previously that of the diocese of Spoleto, and the principal church of the Umbrian city of Spoleto, in Italy. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

This cathedral with a square in front can be reached by going up an elevators set up, not far from a parking lot in Spoleto outskirts. Like many churches across Italy, this is a splendid Romanesque building very much worth a visit not only for prayer and worship. Inside there are magnificent works of art with various paintings, including frescoes by Pinturicchio, mosaics and more.

Gorgeous cathedral. Beautiful city. Being from Charleston, SC and visiting Spoleto was a dream come true.

The Duomo is well worth a visit even if just to see the beautiful artwork by Florentine painter Filippo Lippi who died in Spoleto.

Get tickets to the duomo museum and you can join a tour which gives you access to the bell tower (a calorie burning 150 steps with amazing views at the top), an explanation of the Lippi frescoes, access to the remains of a chapel destroyed to build the basilica and to an underground space where artworks that were damaged in an earthquake and have been restored are being kept until the churches they came from can be rebuilt. Amazing

Beautiful Cathedral. So very interesting. The painting by Filippino Lippi, is of course stunning. It draws you in the more you look. The atmosphere is very tranquil. We went up the 147 (I think ) steps to the bell tower, it was worth the climb to see the view.

A spectacular cathedral with beautiful frescos by Filippo Lippi, amazing tile floors and stain glass windows.

Returning to this Cathedral after visiting in 2006, I was simply stunned by the collection of art and stonework inside. I remembered the fresco of the life of the virgin, but I simply forgot how much more there is to this place. Spoleto is kind of an unassuming place when compared to Rome or Florence, many folks don't know about it. However there are truly amazing things here. If you appreciate religious art or catholic artifacts I definitely recommend it.

I am not usually in awe of religious buildings however the frescoes in Spoleto Cathedral are stunning. The general atmosphere is strangely light and friendly.

Beautiful view. The bridge is amazing and ancient, about 80mt high with two towers on the side. This is also called the " Bridge of suicides". Unfortunately is closed after the sismic movements of the last years and you cannot cross it. Nevertheless absolutely worth a visit.

Ponte delle torri is a very strong robust structure which withstood all the tests of time. Right from the times of Romans. And you can see that it is still looking as strong and as valid today as it must have been then. Although it is not in use but it is fully functional even today.

the bridge is closed so can't across to the other part. Is it nice ? yes it is but we don't go there just to have the possibility to take a photo which we can find in the Internet , we need more, However it still deserve a visit.

Spoleto, and it's old aqueduct, is really worth a visit. It's very easy to get around and, especially during a sunny winter's day, the view on the surrounding mountains and the valley is amazing. Right now (December 2018) the aqueduct, which is also a bridge, cannot be crossed.

Unfortunately shut, so you cannot cross at the time of writing. A shame, as there are some lovely walks, but it’s a long way round with the bridge shut.

Not only is the bridge closed, but access to the path to Monteluco on the other side is not accessable either. However there is a path 200m up the hill, to the left that joins up to the path junction. Follow the yellow/blue marks. The diversion maps that have been posted are totally useless.

Really nice place! You can reach it in easy way, because there are escaltors in Spoleto. I recommend first go on too and then walk down

emerging from the mediterranean scrub near nîmes in southern france, the ancient roman pont du gard aqueduct runs for a heroic 140m before disappearing again into the bush. impressive though it is, after walking its length, there’s not much to do except head back for the coach-filled car park. if you’re after more, however, consider the ponte delle torri in umbria, an equally awesome aqueduct with added bonuses. no one is sure exactly when the ponte delle torri was built, but it’s thought to date to about the 14th century. it brought water from the mountains to the upper part of spoleto, and served another purpose: bookending the 230m span are two castles, the fearsome medieval fortress of rocca and the mulini fort. the bridge itself is certainly an impressive sight, and so too are the views from it. the thickly wooded tessino valley extends in both directions while the solent apennines rear ahead. after pausing to take it all in, it’s mere minutes to the center of spoleto itself. a town of narrow streets, early christian basilicas and a lovely cathedral, spoleto is named one of italy’s most beautiful towns. contemplating the rugged scenery, it seems hard to believe a thriving medieval town lies just meters from your back. the intercity from rome takes just more than an hour to reach spoleto.

(Translated by Google) The name of the square already says it all, from here you can appreciate and therefore photograph the facade of the splendid Spoleto Cathedral (Original) Il nome della piazza dice già tutto, da qui puoi apprezzare e dunque fotografare la facciata dello splendido Duomo di Spoleto

(Translated by Google) A beautiful open square in front of the Cathedral of Spoleto. A climb of large brick-colored steps then leads you to the beautiful UNESCO world heritage center. (Original) Una bella piazza aperta di fronte al Duomo di Spoleto. Una salita di grandi scalini color mattone ti direzione poi al bellissimo centro storico patrimonio dell'Unesco.

(Translated by Google) I was almost moved to see with my own eyes the staircase that featured in countless episodes of Don Matteo 🥰 (Original) Mi sono quasi emozionato nel vedere con i miei occhi la scalinata che ha caratterizzato un'infinità di puntate di Don Matteo 🥰

(Translated by Google) Splendid square with a particular staircase that became very famous with Don Matteo. To be seen!!! (Original) Splendida piazza con una particolare scalinata diventata famosissima con Don Matteo. Da vedere!!!

(Translated by Google) An ancient sarcophagus serves as a collection tank for the fountain in Spoleto's Piazza del Duomo. It is located on the retaining wall on the right side of the square The sarcophagus was located in Palazzo Campello until Archbishop Raffaele Mario Radossi had it mounted in its current position in 1954. The high reliefs show a hunting scene in Africa with hunters with their dogs, lions and lionesses. Above the fountain there is an engraved marble plaque dedicated to Raffaele Radossi himself, archbishop of Spoleto. (Original) Un antico sarcofago funge da vasca di raccolta della fontana di piazza del Duomo di Spoleto. E' posta sul muro di contenimento nel lato destro della piazza Il sarcofago si trovava nel palazzo Campello finchè nel 1954 l'arcivescovo Raffaele Mario Radossi lo fece montare nella posizione attuale. Gli altorilievi mostrano una scena di caccia in Africa con cacciatori con i propri cani, leoni e leonesse. Sopra la fontana è posta una targa in marmo inciso dedicata allo stesso Raffaele Radossi, arcivescovo di Spoleto.

(Translated by Google) Charming square. The square is beautiful and the church is beautiful (Original) Piazza suggestiva. Bellissima la piazza e bellissima la chiesa

(Translated by Google) Stunning cathedral square equally recommended (Original) Piazzale stupendo cattedrale altrettanto consigliato

(Translated by Google) Small and tidy city, characteristic architecture of Umbrian towns. Surprise romantic glimpses (Original) Città piccola e ordinata, caratteristica architettura dei centri abitati umbri. Scorci romantici a sorpresa

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place in a strategic position. The apartment has been renovated and finely furnished. Clean and well organised, it also has a shared lounge/kitchen where you can have breakfast, but if needed it can also be used for lunch/dinner. The room was very large and spacious. The owner was very helpful and provided us with important information on alternative mobility in the city. Highly recommended! I was sad to leave... if there is an opportunity I will gladly return. (Original) Posto bellissimo in posizione strategica. L'appartamento è stato ristrutturato e finemente arredato. Pulito e ben organizzato, presenta anche un salotto/cucina comuni in cui fare colazione, ma se serve può essere usato anche per pranzo/cena. La camera era molto ampia e spaziosa. La proprietaria è stata molto disponibile e ci ha fornito importanti informazioni sulla mobilità alternativa della città. Consigliatissimo! Mi spiaceva andarmene... se ci sarà occasione tornerò volentieri.

(Translated by Google) Good morning 😍😍 What can I say: fresh and abundant breakfast 😂 Thank you for pampering us. You haven't made us miss anything. Clean B&B. You kind and polite and ready to come and meet us. Despite the weather you have come to pick us up. What can I say: you deserve no more than 5 stars .. I was like home. I will recommend it to anyone who will come. (Original) Buongiorno 😍😍 Che dire: colazione fresca ed abbondante 😂 Vi ringrazio per averci coccolate. Non ci avete fatto mancare nulla. B&B pulito. Voi gentili ed educati e pronti a venirci incontro. Nonostante il tempo siete venuti a prenderci. Che dire: meritate no 5 stelle di più.. sono stata come a casa. Lo consigliero a chiunque verrà.

(Translated by Google) Super recommended. This completely renovated B & B is located inside a condominium. There are 3 bedrooms and a shared area used as a kitchen where you have a coffee machine with pods, you can make tea, but you also have all the crockery needed for lunch or dinner. It's really welcoming and the owners are super nice. Excellent location for visiting Spoleto without ever moving the car! (Original) Super consigliato. All'interno di un condominio si trova questo b & b completamente ristrutturato. Vi sono 3 camere ed un ambiente in comune adibito a cucina sala dove a disposizione hai macchina da caffè con cialde, ti puoi fare un tè, ma hai anche a disposizione tutte le stoviglie necessarie per pranzare o cenare. È veramente accogliente ed i proprietari super gentili. Ottima la posizione per visitare Spoleto senza mai spostare la macchina!

(Translated by Google) Excellent location near the center of Spoleto within walking distance. Reserved parking, spacious and clean room. Kindness of the owners. Advise! (Original) Ottima posizione vicino al centro di Spoleto raggiungibile a piedi. Parcheggio riservato, camera spaziosa e pulita. Gentilezza dei proprietari. Consiglio!

(Translated by Google) We stayed last August at the B&B and I must say that it is excellent in everything. Hospitality, cleanliness, location (5 minutes from the centre). Today a colleague asked me where to sleep in Spoleto and I had no hesitation in recommending "La Rocca". Free adjacent parking (Original) Siamo stati lo scorso agosto presso il B&B e devo dire che è eccellente in tutto. Accoglienza, pulizia, posizione (5 minuti dal centro). Oggi un collega mi ha chiesto dove dormire a Spoleto e non ho avuto esitazioni nel consigliargli "La Rocca". Parcheggio adiacente gratuito

(Translated by Google) If I could give more than 5 stars I wouldn't think twice! B&B located in the center of Spoleto close to all activities; we called without warning and the kind Beatrice answered and immediately gave us availability, in fact the room was ready in less than 10 minutes. Leonardo welcomed us, immediately available and friendly, who gave us information both on the place and on the B&B. What about the room and the common areas, everything perfect and clean, more than efficient services, very comfortable bed and warm places. Really rich and very good breakfast, assigned to our rooms which were divided based on the names of suggestive places in Spoleto. If I were to come back I would absolutely go back! (Original) Se potessi dare più di 5 stelle non ci penserei due volte! B&B situato al centro di Spoleto vicino a tutte le attività; abbiamo chiamato senza preavviso e ci ha risposto la gentile Beatrice che subito ci ha dato disponibilità, la stanza infatti era pronta in meno di 10 minuti. Ci ha accolto Leonardo, subito disponibile e cordiale, che ci ha dato informazioni sia sul posto che sul B&B. Che dire della stanza e degli spazi comuni, tutto perfetto e pulito, servizi più che efficienti, letto comodissimo e luoghi caldi. Colazione davvero ricca e molto buona, assegnata alle nostre stanze che erano divise in base ai nomi dei luoghi suggestivi di Spoleto. Nel caso dovessi ripassare ci tornerei assolutamente!

(Translated by Google) B&B la Rocca is all new and well organised. It has three rooms with each its own bathroom, air conditioning with heat pump, shared kitchen where you can eat. (Original) B&B la Rocca tutto nuovo e ben organizzato.Ha tre camere con ognuno il proprio bagno,aria condizionata con pompa di calore,cucina in comune dove poter mangiare.

(Translated by Google) We stayed at the La Rocca b&b during our visit to Spoleto and we made the right choice! Very clean and finely furnished room with all comforts. The managers are very kind and attentive to every need of the guests. Abundant breakfast and possibility of using the kitchen at any time for coffee breaks and more. Refrigerator full and constantly replenished. Highly recommended! (Original) Abbiamo soggiornato presso il b&b La Rocca in occasione della nostra visita a Spoleto e abbiamo fatto la scelta giusta! Camera pulitissima e finemente arredata con tutti i comfort. I gestori gentilissimi e attenti ad ogni esigenza degli ospiti. Colazione abbondante e possibilità di usare la cucina in ogni momento per pause caffè e altro. Frigorifero pieno e rifornito continuamente. Consigliato vivamente!

(Translated by Google) Apartment with well organized and clean spaces. The owner Leonardo is available and ready to give directions on how to get around Spoleto. Abundant breakfast. We had a great time. Compliments (Original) Appartamento con spazi ben organizzati e puliti. Il proprietario Leonardo disponibile e pronto a dare indicazioni sul modo in cui muoversi per Spoleto. Colazione abbondante. Siamo stati benissimo. Complimenti

(Translated by Google) The hostess was welcoming but the rooms less so. The sad breakfast (Original) Accogliente la hostess ma le camere meno. La colazione triste

Small Roman Town House in Spoleto. €3 each. With gift shop. In and out in a few minutes. Well preserved.

(Translated by Google) Spoletocard Fascinating find under the town hall. The similarity between the structural, pictorial and mosaic styles with the houses of Pompeii is incredible. The wellhead is beautiful with signs of wear on the strings. (Original) Spoletocard Affascinante ritrovamento sotto il palazzo comunale. Incredibile la somiglianza agli stili sia strutturali che pittorici e musivi con le case di Pompei. Bellissima la vera da pozzo con i segni di usura delle corde.

(Translated by Google) The Roman House of Spoleto is certainly an interesting site, but its limited size does not justify the 3 euro entry without the city card. The explanations given on the signs could be clearer and more detailed. Furthermore, the presence of a computerized voice diffused throughout the house is difficult to understand and at times annoying, compromising the general visit experience. (Original) La Casa Romana di Spoleto è sicuramente un sito interessante, ma la sua dimensione limitata non giustifica l'ingresso di 3 euro senza la card cittadina. Le spiegazioni fornite sui cartelli potrebbero essere più chiare e dettagliate. Inoltre, la presenza di una voce computerizzata diffusa in tutta la casa risulta poco comprensibile e a tratti fastidiosa, compromettendo l'esperienza generale di visita.

(Translated by Google) Not far from Spoleto's cathedral, this modest-sized Roman house can stimulate the imagination, although unfortunately information about the place is very limited. From what I understand, the discovery is quite recent and the excavations on the site cannot yet be considered concluded. There wasn't even a printed brochure available to the visitor. It was certainly a house from the 1st century AD, belonging to a Roman family; it seems that Vespasia Polla, mother of the emperor Vespasian, was the owner. In any case, the impression is that the owning family was rich and important. Walking around the rooms, enriched by signs indicating what they were used for, you notice how large the rooms were with high ceilings; furthermore, the residence had a large courtyard or atrium in the center of the house. Special mention should be made of the marble floors, well preserved and with beautiful patterns throughout the area. In one of the rooms there were remains of paintings on the wall. However, it must be recognized that it is a very small structure, which can be entirely visited in about 15 minutes. Much better than the one in Assisi, without a doubt. Entrance price: €3. P.S. There was an annoying voice in the piped music which made the visit less pleasant. (Original) Non lontano dal duomo di Spoleto, questa casa romana di modeste dimensioni può stimolare l'immaginazione, anche se purtroppo le informazioni sul luogo sono molto limitate. Da quanto ho capito, il ritrovamento è abbastanza recente e gli scavi sul sito non posso ancora dirsi conclusi. Non c'era neanche un opuscolo stampato a disposizione del visitatore. Sicuramente era una casa del I secolo d.C., appartenuta ad una famiglia romana; pare che ne fosse proprietaria Vespasia Polla, madre dell'imperatore Vespasiano. In ogni caso, l'impressione è che la famiglia proprietaria fosse ricca e importante. Girando per le stanze, arricchite da cartelli che indicavano a cosa servivassero, si nota come le camere fossero ampie e con i soffitti alti; inoltre, la dimora possedeva un ampio cortile o atrio al centro della casa. Una menzione speciale va fatta ai pavimenti in marmo, ben conservati e con bellissimi motivi in tutta l'area. In una delle camere c'erano resti di dipinti sul muro. Tuttavia, bisogna riconoscere che è una struttura molto piccola, interamente visitabile in circa 15 minuti. Molto meglio quella di Assisi, senza dubbio. Prezzo d'ingresso: 3€. P.S. C'era una fastidiosa voce in filodifussione che rendeva la visita meno piacevole.

(Translated by Google) If you buy the Spoleto card which includes a visit it may be worth it but honestly as a site it is quite poor. Well maintained for sure but judging in hindsight I wouldn't go back. (Original) Se comprate la Spoleto card in cui è compresa una visita può valere la pena ma sinceramente come sito è abbastanza scarsino. Ben tenuto sicuramente ma valutando a posteriori non ci tornerei.

(Translated by Google) I recommend the visit if you have purchased the Spoleto Card or have never seen a Roman House. Apart from the entrance, which with the right lighting is extremely suggestive, there are other 3/4 rooms enhanced by the mosaic floor but otherwise they are completely bare. In my tour of the beauties seen in Spoleto, I place this one in last place. Extremely friendly staff at the entrance and a shop with very nice objects. (Original) Consiglio la visita nel caso in cui abbiate acquistato la Spoleto Card oppure non abbiate mai visto una Casa Romana. A parte l'ingresso, che con la giusta illuminazione è estremamente suggestivo, ci sono altri 3/4 ambienti valorizzati dal pavimento a mosaico ma per il resto sono completamente spogli. Nel mio giro delle bellezze viste a Spoleto, questa la colloco all'ultimo posto. Personale al'ingresso estremamente gentile e uno shop con oggetti molto carini.

(Translated by Google) A fundamental stop if you are visiting Spoleto. The ticket is 2 euros (if you don't have the Spoleto Card with which to visit all the cultural sites in a single solution). The house dates back to the first century AD. and probably belonged to Vespasia Polla, mother of the emperor Vespasian and originally from Norcia. The visit is exciting; The mosaic floors and part of the preserved frescoes are truly remarkable. (Original) Una tappa fondamentale se si è in visita a Spoleto. Il biglietto è di 2 euro (se non si possiede la Spoleto Card con cui visitare tutti i siti culturali in un’unica soluzione). La casa risale al primo secolo d.C. e probabilmente apparteneva a Vespasia Polla, madre dell’imperatore Vespasiano e originaria di Norcia. La visita è emozionante; davvero notevoli i pavimenti mosaicati e parte degli affreschi conservati.

(Translated by Google) Stunning and very interesting ancient Roman house in Spoleto. Although it dates back to the 1st century AD, and is therefore almost 2000 years old, most of the walls, floors and utensils present in the house at that time are intact and visible to the public. The ticket price is very low, so I highly recommend visiting this beautiful exhibit. The house is obviously reduced in size, but there is really a lot to see and rediscover. (Original) Stupenda e interessantissima antica casa romana a Spoleto. Nonostante risalga al I secolo D.C., e pertanto abbia quasi 2000 anni, gran parte delle mura, dei pavimenti e degli utensili presenti a quel tempo nella casa sono intatti e visibili al pubblico. Il prezzo del biglietto è molto contenuto, quindi consiglio vivamente di visitare questo bellissimo reperto. La casa è ovviamente ridotta nelle dimensioni, ma c'è davvero molto da vedere e riscoprire.

(Translated by Google) Not particularly interesting, part of the apartment closed. This was one of 2 sites, out of 7 on the Spoleto card, open today, Tuesday! (Original) Non particolarmente interessante, una parte dell'appartamento chiusa. Questo era uno dei 2 siti, su 7 della Spoleto card, aperti oggi, martedì!

A small museum in the historic center of Spoleto, very much worth the visit. The Roman theatre is of course the highlight, but the 4 floors of exhibition space provide a wealth of information about the city's history, the theatre, burial rituals, and religion. Most signs are written in Italian & English. We read (almost) all of them, they were so interesting.

Very thankful to see restoration continues!

A small museum with a real Roman amphitheater. Only €4 to get in and worth the stop if you are in town. The whole town has all kinds of old Roman artifacts and the museum is a good addition to it. The only downside is that most of the information in the museum is in Italian only. Not many English visitors coming here.

A small but beautifully curated museum adjacent to the roman amphitheatre. Excellent interpretative panels covering a wide range of topics. Well worth a visit.

Very nice!

Good museo

Must see in Spoleto

(Translated by Google) The arch stands a few steps from Piazza del Mercato, the ancient Roman forum, of which it was the triumphal entrance. The inscription still visible on the front informs that it was built on the initiative of the Spoleto senate in the year 23 AD, in honor of the princes Drusus and Germanicus, respectively son and adopted son of the emperor Tiberius. The arch has a single fornix and is composed of large squared blocks of stone, while the decorations are today very fragmentary. Starting from the Middle Ages, it was incorporated into the nearby buildings, so much so that the western pylon is still not visible today, while the eastern one has been brought to light up to the ancient laying surface, relating to the paving of the cardo maximus. (Original) L‘arco sorge a pochi passi da Piazza del Mercato, l’antico foro romano, di cui costituiva l’ingresso trionfale. L’iscrizione ancora visibile sulla fronte informa che fu eretto per iniziativa del senato spoletino nell’anno 23 d.C, in onore dei principi Druso e Germanico, rispettivamente figlio e figlio adottivo dell’imperatore Tiberio. L‘arco è ad un solo fornice ed è composto da grandi blocchi squadrati di pietra, mentre le decorazioni sono oggi molto frammentarie. A partire dal Medioevo, esso fu inglobato negli edifici vicini, tanto che il pilone occidentale è ancora oggi non visibile, mentre quello orientale è stato riportato alla luce fino all’antico piano di posa, relativo alla pavimentazione del cardo maximus.

(Translated by Google) Splendid and scenic entrance to the nearby market square, flanked by the remains of the Roman road. Diametrically opposite stands an equally choreographic fountain with clock, accompanied by frescoed and decorated period buildings. (Original) Splendido e scenografico ingresso alla vicina Piazza del mercato, affiancato dai resti della strada romana. Diametralmente opposta si staglia una fontana con orologio altrettanto coreografica, accompagnata da palazzi d'epoca affrescati e decorati.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful example of a Roman arch, positioned where the Via Flaminia once entered the forum of Spoleto (current market square). On one side it is incorporated into the structure of some houses, on the other the structure has been freed from subsequent structures (it was incorporated into the nearby church built on an ancient Roman temple) and brought to light up to the level of the Roman era foundations. Tables on site show the history of the monument and the restorations carried out. (Original) Bell'esempio di arco romano, posizionato dove un tempo la via Flaminia entrava nel foro di Spoleto (attuale piazza del mercato). Da un lato è inglobato nella struttura di alcune case, dall'altro invece la struttura è stata liberata dalle strutture successive (era inglobata nella vicina chiesa costruita su di un antico tempio romano) e messa in luce fino al livello delle fondazioni di epoca romana. Delle tabelle in loco riportano la storia del monumento e dei restauri effettuati.

(Translated by Google) Triumphal entrance to the Market Square. Erected in honor of the Princes Julius Caesar Drusus and Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus, sons of the Emperor Tiberius. It's a shame that over time medieval houses were built next to the Arch, taking away its total grandeur. (Original) Ingresso triunfale alla Piazza del Mercato. Eretto in onore ai Principi Giulio Cesare Druso e Gaio Giulio Cesare Germanico, figli del Imperatore Tiberio. Peccato che nel tempo sono state costruite case medievali affianco all'Arco, togliendogli la sua totale imponenza.

(Translated by Google) Monument from 23 AD , partly incorporated into the buildings, ... rises from the street level of the old Roman forum two meters below, and was the entrance door, ... erected in honor of Drusus, natural son, and Germanicus, nephew and then adopted son of the emperor Tiberius...he has arrived intact up to the present day precisely because he was hidden for a long time in the palaces that surrounded him... (Original) Monumento del 23 d.c. , inglobato in parte nei palazzi,...si erge dal piano stradale del vecchio foro romano due metri più in basso , e ne era la porta di ingresso ,...eretto in onore di Druso , figlio naturale , e Germanico, nipote e poi figlio adottivo del’ imperatore Tiberio..è arrivato integro fino ai nostri giorni proprio per essere stato a lungo nascosto nei palazzi che lo circondavano...

(Translated by Google) Ancient small Roman arch dedicated to Julius Caesar Drusus (son of Emperor Tiberius) and Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus. Medieval houses were built leaning against the arch, thus detracting from its grandeur. (Original) Antico piccolo arco romano dedicato a Giulio Cesare Druso (figlio dell’Imperatore Tiberio) e a Gaio Giulio Cesare Germanico. Appoggiate all'arco sono state costruite case medioevali togliendogli quindi imponenza.

(Translated by Google) A first-century Roman gate integrated into today's buildings and infrastructure. It's interesting that back then, the road was much lower than it is today. Stop for a moment and admire how beautifully the past and the present come together. (Original) Elsőszázadi római kapu beépülve a mai épületekbe és infrastrukturába. Érdekes, hogy annó, az út sokkal alacsonyabban futott mint ma, ez szépen látszódik, ha letérünk az út mellé. Állj meg egy pillanatra és csodáld meg a mult és jelen milyen szépen párosul.

Beautiful door frames with oriental style flowers. Too bad the church has been closed for years, but look thru the glass door remain interesting. Have also a look at the short available from the qr code on the unesco sign for more info on conversion of local lombards to Christian faith.

Access road was barred when we tried to visit

Still closed !!

Looks lovely, but currently closed.

(Translated by Google) The Basilica of S. Salvatore is a rare example of religious architecture from the Lombard era in central Italy. Too bad it found it closed. However, the glass door at least allows a glimpse of the interior, a very worthy fact, in an attempt to partially make up for it, but which could be better maintained. The basilica is located close to the cemetery and I find that this creates a certain something. Not far from here is the beautiful S. Porziano, a church which I recommend visiting (Original) La Basilica di S. Salvatore è un raro esempio di architettura religiosa di epoca longobarda nel centro Italia. Peccato averla trovata chiusa. Tuttavia, la porta a vetri lascia almeno intravedere l'interno,fatto questo assai meritevole, nel tentare cioè di sopperire in parte, ma che potrebbe essere meglio tenuta. La basilica si trova a ridosso del cimitero e trovo che questo crei un certo non so che. Poco distante da qui è la bella S. Porziano, chiesa di cui consiglio la visita

(Translated by Google) The Basilica, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is located inside the Spoleto Cemetery, on the slopes of the Ciciano hill along the ancient Via Nursina which connected Spoleto to Norcia. Background Despite the tampering and modifications it has undergone over the centuries, it is one of the most important and rare examples of early Christian architecture, the "greatest Spoleto monument of antiquity", as the scholar and archaeologist Giuseppe Sordini defined it a century ago. Despite the recent restorations and the promotion deriving from being a "World Heritage Site", it is still excluded from traditional tourist routes and shunned by the people of Spoleto themselves, condemned to a sort of exile due to its cemetery destination, and still condemned to unjustified abandonment. The temporal location of the construction of the basilica, as there are no documents that unequivocally date the event, must be estimated through direct examination of the building. However, there is no agreement between the various experts regarding its dating. During the consolidation and restoration works in 1996, a bowl with food scraps was found in the masonry filling the facade. The complex of elements, organic and inorganic, was dated between 540 and 641. This sets, for the construction of the entire building, a dating between the first half of the 4th century and the first half of the 7th. The purity and classicism of the architectural lines, in particular of the presbytery, favor the hypothesis of an early Christian basilica. The analysis of the proportional relationships between the main nave and the two side ones, whose width is greater than half of the central one, also testifies to the antiquity of the church, in fact, it is an archaic index that has no longer been found since the end of 5th century. This is also the opinion of the most eminent scholar of Spoleto art history, Professor Bruno Toscano. The original basilica showed itself with a sequence of Doric columns, subjected to an Ionic entablature and concluded at the top by a frame, on which there was a series of Ionic pilasters enclosing panels similar to fake women's galleries; the elevation of the central nave, higher than the current one, was divided into large round windows, decorated with rings. The side naves lacked terminal ambulatory, in the presbytery tall Corinthian columns, associated with a Doric entablature, support a cross vault. The building represented an extreme example of classical architecture and the first model for triumphant Christianity. (Original) La Basilica, dichiarata dall’UNESCO patrimonio dell’Umanità, sorge all’interno del Cimitero di Spoleto, alle pendici del colle Ciciano lungo l’antica via Nursina che collegava Spoleto a Norcia. Cenni storici Nonostante le manomissioni e modifiche subite nei secoli è una delle più importanti e rare testimonianze di architettura paleocristiana, il “maggiore monumento spoletino dell’antichità“, come lo definì un secolo fa lo studioso e archeologo Giuseppe Sordini. Malgrado i recenti restauri e la promozione derivante dall’essere “Patrimonio dell’Umanità” è tuttora esclusa dai tradizionali percorsi turistici e schivata dagli stessi spoletini, condannata ad una sorta di esilio a causa della destinazione cimiteriale, ed ancora votata ad un ingiustificato abbandono. La collocazione temporale della costruzione della basilica, non esistendo documenti che datino l’evento in modo inequivocabile, deve essere stimata mediante l’esame diretto dell’edificio. Non c’è però accordo tra i vari esperti circa la datazione dello stesso. Durante i lavori di consolidamento e restauro del 1996 è stata rinvenuta nella muratura di riempimento della facciata una ciotola con avanzi di cibo, il complesso degli elementi, organici e inorganici, è stato datato tra il 540 e il 641. Ciò fissa, per la costruzione dell’intero edificio, una datazione compresa tra la prima metà del IV secolo e la prima metà del VII. La purezza e la classicità delle linee architettoniche, in particolare del presbiterio, fanno propendere per l’ipotesi della basilica paleocristiana. L’analisi dei rapporti proporzionali tra la navata maggiore e le due laterali, la cui larghezza è maggiore della metà di quella centrale, testimonia anch’essa dell’antichità della chiesa, infatti, è un indice arcaico che non si riscontra più dalla fine del V secolo. È questa anche l’opinione del più eminente studioso di storia dell’arte spoletino, il professor Bruno Toscano. La basilica originaria si mostrava con una sequenza di colonne doriche, sottoposte ad una trabeazione jonica e concluse in alto da una cornice, sulla quale trovavano posto una serie di lesene ioniche racchiudenti riquadri simili a finti matronei; la sopraelevazione della navata centrale, di altezza superiore all’attuale si articolava in ampie finestre a tutto sesto, ornate di ghiera. Le navate laterali mancavano degli ambulacri terminali, nel presbiterio alte colonne corinzie, associate ad una trabeazione dorica, sostengono una volta a crociera. L’edificio rappresentava un estremo esempio dell’architettura classica ed il primo modello per la trionfante cristianità.

Well preserved Roman theatre. A testimony to the ancient Roman character of Spoleto. It was closed when I was there but actually it didn't seem like anything special considering we are in Italy and these things are everywhere. There is limited pay parking on the street nearby. It's a good location to start exploring the city. Parking was 1.50 euro per hour. No car access from 00:00 to 11:00.

The teatro is nice, the museum was just ok, but only 4 euro so not bad.

Nice experience. A tranquil place to admire, with its halls as the most authentic part of the theater.

Great site and museum. Still used as a theater. Temporary stage over Roman stage and lighting added.

The amfitheater is in a very good state, however that is mostly because of restaurantions and because half of the theater is made out of concrete. Its still used for festivals, however it has lost its historic value in the proces.

Disappointing because they’ve concreted over a lot of it. Don’t pay the €4 entry fee and instead walk around the side in piazza della liberta to see the whole things from the road.

Amazing and well preserved Roman theatre, it's a good place where to spend sometimes relaxing, reading or just chiling in the arms of an ancient and fascinating past and history.

So good

(Translated by Google) An important church for the inhabitants of Spoleto, not only for its historical origin and the importance of being one of the noteworthy Romanesque architectures of Umbria, but also because it was the location of the film set of the Don Matteo TV series. MUST VISIT! DESCRIPTION The church of Sant'Eufemia has its first evidence in the 10th century and in the 12th the bishop's complex was built. The façade is Spoleto Romanesque. The interior is divided into three naves, in Romanesque style. The interior is austere, with decorations coming from other early medieval buildings such as the entablature that acts as a column, the pillars, the marble altar with a 13th century frontal. Absolutely noteworthy is the painting in the apse basin which represents the Eternal with cherubs. ENTRANCE: it is included in the ticket to the diocesan museum (the last year we visited it cost €9). (Original) Una chiesa importante per gli abitanti di Spoleto, non solo per l'origine storica e per l'importanza di essere una delle architetture romaniche degne di nota dell'Umbria, ma anche perchè è stato sede il set cinematografico della serie TV di Don Matteo. DA VISITARE ASSOLUTAMENTE! DESCRIZIONE La chiesa di Sant'Eufemia ha le sue prime testimonianze nel X secolo e nel XII venne edificato il complesso vescovile. La facciata è romanica spoletina. L'interno è diviso in tre navate, in stile romanico. L'interno è austero, con decorazioni provenienti da altri edifici alto medioevali come la trabeazione che fa da colonna, i pilastri, l'altare marmoreo con un paliotto del XIII secolo. Da notare assolutamente il dipinto nel catino absidale che rappresenta l'Eterno con cherubini. INGRESSO: è compreso nel biglietto del museo diocesano (l'anno scorso che lo abbiamo visitato costava 9€).

(Translated by Google) Before leaving Spoleto to return to Rome, we decided to stop to visit the church of Sant'Eufemia, which has become famous to the general public thanks to the fiction Don Matteo. The church, in Romanesque style, is located inside the courtyard of the archbishop's residence a stone's throw from the Duomo and the market square. The fact that it is not located along the street but "sheltered" inside this courtyard gave me a feeling of intimacy, being able to observe it calmly The absence of interior furnishings amplifies the beauty of a church which from the first moment you enter manages to fully convey that feeling of antiquity. Access to the church is only possible via the internal route of the diocesan museum, whose entrance is on the other side of the courtyard. (Original) Prima di lasciare Spoleto per tornare a Roma, abbiamo deciso di fermarci per visitare la chiesa di Sant'Eufemia, divenuta famosa al grande pubblico grazie alla fiction Don Matteo. La chiesa, in stile romanico, si trova all'interno del cortile della residenza arcivescovile a due passi dal Duomo e dalla piazza del mercato. Il fatto che non si trovi lungo la via ma "riparata" all'interno di questo cortile, mi ha trasmesso una sensazione di intimità, potendola osservare tranquillamente L'assenza di arredi interni amplicafa la bellezza di una chiesa che dal primo momento in cui si entra riesce a trasmettere a pieno quella sensazione di antico. L'accesso alla chiesta è possibile solo mediante il percorso interno del museo diocesano, il cui ingresso si trova dall'altro lato del cortile.

(Translated by Google) Very pretty and well-kept Romanesque church. Unfortunately we found it closed and we were unable to see the inside. The facade overlooks the cloister while the apse can be seen from the staircase leading to Spoleto's cathedral. Worth a visit! (Original) Chiesetta romanica molto carina e tenuta bene. Purtroppo l'abbiamo trovata chiusa e non siamo riusciti a vederne l'interno. La facciata da sul chiostro mentre l'abside si può vedere dalla scalinata che porta al duomo di Spoleto. Merita una visita!

(Translated by Google) An experience when discovering this church by chance Getting lost in the streets of Spoleto gave me this great beautiful surprise It is worth visiting this place because I am sure you will not regret it (Original) Una experiencia al descubrir esta iglesia de casualidad Perderse en las calles de Spoleto me dio esta gran bella sorpresa Vale la pena visitar este lugar porque estoy seguro que no se arrepentirán

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant Romanesque church to visit. The entrance is from inside the museum, which is also very interesting to visit. (Original) Chiesa romanica molto piacevole da visitare. L’ingresso si fa dall’interno del museo, molto interessante da visitare anche esso.

(Translated by Google) stupendous church and a visit made exciting by the adjacent museum (Original) chiesa stupenda e visita resa emozionante dal museo attiguo

A good point of departure for our visit to Vallo di Nera and Spoleto. Absolute rest in the monastery, a modernized hotel with the historic structure intact. We enjoyed breakfasts as a first family gathering and enjoying the good, friendly service and cake! Quiet, a spiritual treat and history screaming at us. We enjoyed the good trip advise at the gates from the man who would only admit to being one who helped the nuns, but seemed to read from some universal library of knowledge Clean, good value for money. If you come at night, beware of the small sign on the right hand side of the road, as your navigation system likely will send you to the abbey further up in the hills. A call to the front desk will always sort things out. A treasure of a place. If you need TV in the room, this is not the place. For everyone else, this is it.

Nice place to visit!

Interesting exemple of roman antics remain integrated into early christian building just adjacent to a monastery. A bit weird that a guy in the church is asking for donation.

The crypt (well, subterranean area) steals the show. Great preserved murals.

(Translated by Google) Amazing! fantastic location a few steps from the ski lift (free escalators) that lead to the center (Duomo) and to the top of the city (Rocca). Despite the name, the structure is not a religious house in the strict sense but only an ancient convent transformed into a hotel. The cloistered nuns reside in the adjacent church. A must visit - absolutely! - the ancient underground church with incredible frescoes and structures. Definitely look for Mr. Giuseppe, a fantastic man who will guide you without any obligation!!! (Original) Stupefacente! fantastica location a pochi passi dall’impianto di risalita (scale mobili gratuite) che portano al centro (Duomo) e in cima alla città (Rocca). A dispetto del nome, la struttura non è una casa religiosa in senso stretto ma solo un antico convento trasformato in albergo. Le suore di clausura risiedono nella Chiesa adiacente. Da visitare - assolutamente! - l’antica Chiesa ipogea con affreschi e strutture incredibili. Cercate assolutamente del sig. Giuseppe, un uomo fantastico che vi farà da guida senza alcun impegno!!!

(Translated by Google) San Porziano is a church of notable beauty that I had noticed from the road, even though I didn't know its name or how to reach it, passing through Spoleto. Today, as luck would have it, I was in the area again and, again by chance, I read the name while visiting the small temple on Clitunno. The facade is stupendous and the crypt is also very beautiful with its frescoes and related curiosities. The interior is instead of an eighteenth-century layout. The visitor is escorted by a nice gentleman, with whom he can interact, discovering many things about the place. The church is close to a reception center where it seems it is possible to stay. Also very close is the Lombard site of S Salvatore, a rare example of religious architecture from the Lombard era in central Italy. (Original) San Porziano e una chiesa di notevole bellezza che avevo notato dalla strada, pur non conoscendone il nome o come raggiungerla, passando da Spoleto. Oggi il caso ha voluto che mi trovassi di nuovo in zona e che, sempre per caso, leggessi il nome, mentre visitavo il tempietto sul Clitunno. La facciata è stupenda e molto bella è anche la cripta con i suoi affreschi e le curiosità annesse. L'interno è invece di impianto settecentesco. A scortare il visitatore è un simpatico signore, con cui interagire, scoprendo tante cose del luogo. La chiesa è a ridosso di un centro di accoglienza dove pare sia possibile soggiornare. Vicinissimo è anche il sito longobardo di S Salvatore, raro esempio di architettura religiosa di epoca longobarda nel centro Italia.

(Translated by Google) An unexpected tour that turned out to be a wonderful experience. Mr. Giuseppe offered to give us a free guided tour of the church, explaining its history and focusing on the most curious anecdotes. (Original) Un tour inaspettato che si è rivelato una bellissima esperienza. Il Sig. Giuseppe si è offerto di farci una visita guidata gratuita della chiesa, spiegandone la storia e soffermandosi sugli aneddoti più curiosi.

(Translated by Google) Absolutely worth a visit if you pass through Spoleto. The free guide provides many interesting explanations! The crypt is the most evocative part! (Original) Merita assolutamente una visita se passate da Spoleto. La guida gratuita fornisce molte spiegazioni interessanti! La cripta è la parte più suggestiva!

(Translated by Google) Unusual overnight stay, quiet, well managed, clean and close to the center of Spoleto. You can leave your vehicle parked and do everything on foot. (Original) Insolito pernottamento, tranquillo, ben gestito, pulito e vicino al centro di Spoleto. Si può lasciare parcheggiato il mezzo e fare tutto a piedi.

Beautiful.

Very cold water 💦

(Translated by Google) Just below the Rocca Albornoziana, in Piazza Campello, this beautiful eighteenth-century fountain is worth a stop. The Fontana della Mascherone has the shape of a disturbing stone face from whose mouth non-potable water flows and is a rather mysterious landmark of the city. It is not known precisely when it was built: only the year of the restoration, 1736, is eloquently described, and the participation of Pope Clement XII himself and the noble families of Spoleto, whose coats of arms hang nearby, in the realization. Next to the monumental fountain there is a smaller fountain with drinking water; an inscription on marble that reads "Bibe Viator" invites every traveler who happens to pass by to quench their thirst. (Original) Poco sotto la Rocca Albornoziana, in piazza Campello, questa bella fontana settecentesca merita una sosta. La Fontana della Mascherone ha la forma di un inquietante volto di pietra dalla cui bocca sgorga acqua non potabile ed è un punto di riferimento piuttosto misterioso della città. Non si sa con precisione quando sia stata costruita: viene descritta in modo eloquente solo l'anno del restauro, il 1736, ed è indicata la partecipazione dello stesso Papa Clemente XII e delle famiglie nobili di Spoleto, i cui stemmi pendono nelle vicinanze, alla realizzazione. A lato della Fontana monumentale è presente una fontanella più piccola con acqua potabile; una scritta su marmo che recita “Bibe Viator” invita a dissetarsi ogni viandante che si trovi a passare di lì.

(Translated by Google) The stone fountain, located in the center of an enormous aedicule, dates back to the late seventeenth/early eighteenth century and is so named because of its face, which appears as a large mask with slightly human and slightly feline features and from whose deformed mouth water comes out, pouring into three successive basins. She is crowned with laurel and perhaps depicts a pagan divinity. The aedicule above bears an inscription dated 1736, in which, in Latin, a historical event is remembered: the restoration, which took place through the intervention of Pope Clement XII, of the ancient aqueduct of Spoleto and of the fountain itself, important for the distribution of drinking water in the city. Another inscription, "BIBE VIATOR", dating back, as we read, to 1642, is placed on a small fountain nearby and urges travelers to quench their thirst before continuing their journey. (Original) La fontana in pietra, posta al centro di un'enorme edicola, risale a fine Seicento/ inizio del Settecento ed è  così denominata per il suo volto, che  si presenta appunto come una grande maschera dai tratti un po' umani e un po' felini e dalla cui bocca deforme  esce l'acqua, che si riversa in tre vasche successive. È  coronata di alloro e forse raffigura una divinità  pagana. L'edicola in alto reca un'iscrizione datata 1736, in cui, in Latino, si ricorda un evento storico: il restauro, avvenuto per intervento di Papa Clemente XII, dell'antico acquedotto di Spoleto e della stessa fontana, importante per la distribuzione dell'acqua potabile in città. Un'altra iscrizione , "BIBE VIATOR", risalente, come si legge, al 1642, è posta  su una piccola fontana accanto e sollecita appunto a i viaggiatori a dissetarsi prima di proseguire il cammino.

(Translated by Google) After climbing the Rocca On a hot day this fountain was of great help to combat the heat by cooling off with its waters. For safety, drink water from the small spout, not from the main source. I saw that others drank water from there and I took advantage too. (Original) Después de subir a la Rocca En in dia caluroso esta fontana fue de gran ayuda para combatir el calor refrescandose con sus aguas Por seguridad tome el agua del caño pequeño no de la fuente principal Vi que otros tomaban agua de ahi y aproveche también yo

(Translated by Google) Here in Spoleto it is not the first fountain encountered that shows a face like the Largo Clemente fountain, but this one, decidedly larger and more characteristic, is represented by a mask sculpted in stone and crowned with laurel with partly human and partly feline features, placed in the center of a large newsstand. The probable representation is a pagan deity. It's worth seeing (Original) Qui a Spoleto non è la prima fontana incontrata che mostra un volto come la fontana Largo Clemente, ma questa, decisamente più grande e caratteristica, è rappresentata da una maschera scolpita in pietra e coronata d'alloro dai tratti in parte umani in parte felini, posta al centro di una ampia edicola. La probabile rappresentazione una divinità pagana. Vale la pena vederla

(Translated by Google) The Mascherone fountain is located in Piazza Bernardino Campello and is set against the wall near the thirteenth-century former church of Santi Simone e Giuda. The fountain (17th-18th century) is one of the most characteristic of the city and is called by the people of Spoleto simply Il Mascherone, due to the imposing human mask crowned with laurel from whose mouth the strong jet of water comes out... a disturbing beauty! (Original) La fontana del Mascherone si trova in piazza Bernardino Campello ed è addossata al muro in prossimità della duecentesca ex chiesa dei Santi Simone e Giuda. La fontana (sec. XVII-XVIII) è una delle più caratteristiche della città ed è chiamata dagli spoletini semplicemente Il Mascherone, per via della imponente maschera umana coronata di alloro dalla cui bocca fuoriesce il forte getto d’acqua.. una bellezza inquietante!

Modern art museum inside 18th century palace. A permanent collection gives an overview of modernism in Italy with a focus on the important place of Spoleto and its competitive art exhibitions during the 1960s. A highlight is the room dedicated to the 1962 "Sculture in the City" experimental public art exhibition in Spoleto. Temporary exhibitiona are installed in the original 18th century noble apartments that still have their wall treatments, some furnishings, and paintings from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

Art at its best. If in Spoleto , One must absolutely visit the exhibitions hosted in this ancient Palazzo which was once the home of the Collicola family.

Lovely building with frescoes, mid range paintings etc. Enormous private collection of artist catalogues. Modern art exhibition.

The spot to check out in Spoleto for later 20th century and contemporary art. Surprising number of Calders and full room done by Sol LeWitt.

It is not opened until 13:00 we didn’t go in at 12:45 and had to skip exposition

A good but not great collection

Random

Beautiful interior with a wide range of interesting frescoes.

Nice place

Must stop by this church when in Spoleto.

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(Translated by Google) The church of San Gregorio Maggiore is a Romanesque style basilica, it was built in honor of San Gregorio da Spoleto, a priest martyred during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperors Diocletian and Maximian. The construction of the current church began in 1079 and was consecrated in 11461. It has a facade with three portals and a rose window, and an interior with three naves and several chapels. (Original) La chiesa di San Gregorio Maggiore è una basilica in stile romanico, fu costruito in onore di San Gregorio da Spoleto, sacerdote martirizzato durante la persecuzione dei cristiani sotto gli imperatori romani Diocleziano e Massimiano. La costruzione dell'attuale chiesa iniziò nel 1079 e fu consacrata nel 11461. Ha una facciata con tre portali e un rosone, e un interno con tre navate e diverse cappelle.