City: Spello (Perugia) -
Pop. 8500 -Alt : Alt. 280 m asl
Description: Roman walled Town on a rather steeply rising spur about
600 m long with several churches and a small fortress on the top.
Spello commands a good view of the Umbrian plain towards Perugia
Sights and Attractions:
The Roman gates and Walls; S. Maria Maggiore (13th C), with a very
fine chapel frescoed by Pinturicchio; S. Andrea; S. Lorenzo; S.
Claudio (11th C), an elegant building with a rose window and votive
frescoes; The remains of a Roman amphitheater; Villa Fidelia.
Museums: Pinacoteca Art Gallery
Events: Feast of Corpus Christi with flower decorations
Typical products: wood works, wrought iron works, textile
handicrafts, lace works, oil and wine.
Surrounding smaller towns and hamlets: Acquatino, Capitan Loreto,
Collepino, Limiti, San Giovanni.
Neighboring towns:
Assisi, Bevagna, Foligno, Gualdo Cattaneo, Montefalco, Nocera Umbra,
Sellano, Trevi, Valtopina.)
Nearest airport:
· S. Egidio airport (km 25). www.airport.umbria.it
Distances: Assisi 10 km,
Florence 181 km, Gubbio 59 km,
Orvieto 141 94 km,
Perugia 30 km,
Rome 167 km, Spoleto 36 km, Todi
64 km
Ancient Mill converted in country house to rent (w/ pool)
Fully restored stone farmhouse rental with garden and pool
2 country houses in panoramic location with pool, sleeps 12
3 apartments for rent in ex convent, fully restored, sleeps 12
Apartment in town, sleeps 4 - ADSL Internet connection
