| Spello is one of
Umbrias most prominent roman settlements. The main
gates to the city are inscribed with " the Most
splendid Julia Colony" a reminder of Sesar Augusto's
foundness for this charming roman settlement.
The current city of Spello (14th
and 15th century) resting on it's former Roman ruins
offering Spello a richness and beauty. The streets
are full of little squares and romantic gardens enclosed
within the ancient walls and medieval quarters.
Spello is host to famous works by Pinturicchio
("Annunciation", "Nativity","
Dispute of Jesus with the Doctors", "Madonna
with Child").
Spello offers both the treasures
enclosed within its walls, and, moreover, it makes
a great base for exploring Umbria being set
in a strategic position between Foligno and Assisi.
In the ancient Hispellum, we can plunge into the nature,
in a quite place, where traditions are respected with
love,and where simple things can still be enjoyed
like the rational products of ancient Umbrian kitchens
as well as the good local wine.
A milestone in Spello’s tradition
is the Infiorata, a feast which involves all the community
in producing artistic masterpieces with dried local
flowers arranged on pavements and roads all around
the town.
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