
Spello is a city in the province of Perugia. Located at the foot of Subasio mountain, it was founded by the Umbrians and became
Hispellum in Roman times. The city was declared by Julius Caesar
Splendidissima Colonia Julia: the remains of the walls are evidence of the greatness of the city, as well as the archaeological ruins that surround it. In 326 d. C., with the advent of Christianity, Emperor Constantine gave the
Splendidissima Colonia Julia its ancient role as a federal center of the Umbrians (as evidenced by the Rescript of Constantine, preserved in the Palazzo Comunale), transforming the city into
Urbs Flavia Constans .
A list of the most interesting places to visit when you are in Spello:
- City Hall - There are Roman inscriptions, two portraits of the Flavian period, an extensive library and especially the famous rescript of Constantine, dated 333-337 AD
- Porta Consolare - This ancient Roman gateway was built with blocks of white stone coming from the Subasio; at the top, three marble statues decorate the façade
- Palazzo Baglioni - Built in XIV century
- Cruciani Palace - Headquarters of the Municipal Administration of Spello
- Porta Venere - Built in the days of Augustus, it features three openings; it is bounded by the Towers of Propertius
- Towers of Propertius - They delimit the ancient Porta Venere. They are two decagonal towers, built in medieval times
- Municipal Gallery - There are paintings and frescoes, sculptures and works of high jewelery ranging from XII to XVI century
- Tower of Santa Margherita - It dates back to medieval times. The old tower has a rectangular base structure and ends with battlements
- Roman Arch - Dating back to the pre-Augustan age, it is located at the top of Spello; it was the ancient passage to the Subasio
- Roman Amphitheatre - Dating back to the first century A.D., it is undoubtedly among the most important examples of the Roman ancient Hispellum
- Church of Santa Maria Maggiore - Best known for the marvelous Baglioni Chapel, with frescoes by Pinturicchio (1500), and the pavement with majolicas from Deruta (second half of the XVI century)
- Tega Chapel - It was the seat of the Fraternity of St. Anna Disciplinata, around 1362. The extraordinary frescoes are by Niccolò di Liberatore, called L'Alunno, and by Pietro di Giovanni Mazzaforte
- Church of San Lorenzo - Built in the XII century
- Church of San Claudio - Romanesque church of the XI century (perhaps built on a temple dedicated to Saturn), with frescoes of the XIV century
- Church of Sant 'Andrea - Built around the '200. Inside: Madonna Enthroned with Saints, by Pinturicchio and Eusebio da S. Giorgio; a large crucifix of the '300 and several frescoes by Dono Doni and Tommaso Corbo
- Church of St. Martino - A small building of the XI century, with a small portal and a lancet window
- Vallegloria Monastery - Built in the XIV century, it features a fine cloister of the XVI century, a wooden crucifix of the XIII century and frescoes of XVI and XVII centuries
- Church of St. Girolamo - Built in 1472, with the adjoining convent and an elegant Renaissance portico, is the site of meetings and activities of the Azione Cattolica group
- Sanctuary of the Madonna della Spella (Collepino) - Visited on Ascension Day by the people of Spello
- Hermitage of the Transfiguration | San Silvestro (Collepino) - Managed by the Piccole Sorelle of Mary
- Villa Fidelia - Built in the early XIX century to its present form, is now home to many events and shows
- Late Roman Villa - With well preserved mosaics, it is located in the neighborhood of St. Anna
- Infioratas Museum - The Infiorata is a flower painting exhibition, which is held every year on Corpus Domini day along the streets of Spello old town centre; inside the museum, there is a permanent picture exhibition of all previous editions of the event