During the tour you will see, among the remains dating back to Roman time, a fine stretch of a still-standing pre-Roman dry-stone fortification surviving of city walls. The Romans built temples, forum, arches and most of them are still visible as a strata in the city center. The focus of our tour will be the city Duomo (Cathedral) where even Filippo Lippi from Florence, one of the most significant Renaissance painters, did work in the 15th century. In the Cathedral you will see his frescos about Mary’s life together with a splendid 12th-13th mosaic floor and even a chapel decorated by Pinturicchio, a later but not less important Renaissance painter from Perugia. The duomo’s square works also as a setting for some concerts of Festival dei Due Mondi which takes place every year between the end of June and the first half of July. During that time Spoleto becomes a fully artistic city.
Fantastic overview of Spoleto with stops at a variety of important historical sites. Our guide was able to provide lots of information across all the locations we stopped at and made sure we had time for nice pictures. Spoleto is so full of history and I learned a lot.
Andreas was an accommodating and excellent guide and very good English. The cathedral was especially interesting and taking the underground on a very hot day saved us!
The perfect way to get yo know the layers of history here, in a more intimate experience than a large group. Seems more appropriate for this village setting than a large tourist group. Michele did a great job of explaining the history of Spoleto in the larger context of Umbria, and guided us at a pace that also allowed us to enjoy the beauty of nature here.
Great tour great guide. Werner knows and lives Italian culture, especially that of Umbria. I’m pretty fussy about my tours, Werner knows his history and facts and managed to knit together spoleto’s 2000 years of history into a wonderful rolling story.
Spoleto is a beautiful hill town and is worth visiting. There an excellent examples of Roman ruins. The art work in the main church is spectacular.
Barbara was our guide in Spoleto. She was kind gracious and gave us lots of information about Spoleto. Highly recommend
Fascinating history of the church and many of the buildings as well as the painters who left their mark on the walls. Tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and eager to answer our questions.
We had a very informative 2 hour walking tour of Spoleto with Francesca. She was very knowledgeable about the town, history and art. We discovered many things we would have missed on our own and it was a great way to start our 6 day trip to Spoleto.
A very walkable city with enough to see ,but, not the pressure of trying to see too much . The moving walkways are amazing and so sensible.
Loved the tour and the guide. We’ve been to Dpoket 3 times now but have never taken a tour., but now we know what we missed. We’d seen the main gate, Roman theater, the Etruscan’s aqua duct, and the Duomo before, but we had never heard the history behind them and that made a world of difference.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. He answered all of our questions honestly and if he didn’t know the answer he would tell us he didn’t He also asked if we preferred to walk or use people mover. Very considerate.
<p>This was the fourth in a series of Umbria ConMe tours that we booked through Viator. The other three were the walking tours of Assisi, Perugia and the underground tour of Orvieto. All of these tours were terrific. </p> <p>Getting off the train, it was an easy walk from the train station to the old town. Unlike some of the other towns we visited that were located atop of a large hill, Spoleto was along the hillside, but with a gradual rise. It was interesting to see the thriving new town and suddenly go under an arch and be in the old town.</p> <p>We finally met the owner of Umbria ConMe, Alessandra. She is also an extremely well informed lady who knows the history, religion, architecture and geography who could help us experience Spoleto in a most meaningful way. </p> <p>Spoleto is another old town that was annexed by the Romans. Its proximity to Rome and being located in the foothills of the Apennines made it a popular destination to cool off during the scorching summers. Not that long ago, an historian was studying about Spoleto and had read accounts of an old Roman amphitheater that existed. He looked over the town and decided that the spot that made the most sense and per the descriptions had to lie alongside one of the churchs properties. He got permission to start digging and his hunch proved right. There is an excavation going on that has uncovered a sizeable amphitheater in relatively excellent shape. There are several pieces of columns and statues that are broken and need to be pieced, but overall the seating and staging area are in excellent shape.</p> <p>Spoleto has its share of narrow, winding streets that add to the fun of exploring. We saw some gardens and then came into view of the majestic Duomo. Alessandra then proceeded to tell us about the Duomo. She told us about the mosaic floors, whereby the churchgoers had modest designs but the church officials had extravagant mosaic patterns. The large paintings of Lippi and Pinturichhio were pointed out, including fine points to look at in the paintings. </p> <p>It is truly a lovely town with a lot of history and worthiness to visit. Not too long ago an earthquake hit the region. Spoleto was closer to the epicenter than the other towns that we visited. There was some minor damage. We could see an example of one of the buildings being repaired. Apparently the earthquake has caused many of the Italians not to visit Umbria. So, most of the tourists right now, are from outside Italy. So, by quickly repairing the minor damage, Spoleto should be in a position to push all thoughts aside as to its safety. We only knew of the earthquake damage because Alessandra had pointed it out. Again, it was very minor. </p> <p>It was a great tour. Grazie, Alessandra.</p>
Spoleto is one of the most fascinating cities in Umbria, a real jewel that manages to combine art, history, nature and an elegant but at the same time authentic atmosphere. It is a city that conquers you slowly, step by step, as you lose yourself among its uphill streets, hidden squares and panoramic views. As soon as you arrive, one of the places that immediately strikes is the Piazza del Duomo, really spectacular: the square is wide, slightly downhill, with the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta dominating the scene. The facade of the Duomo, with its golden mosaic and large rose window, is beautiful, but the real treasure is inside: the frescoes by Pinturicchio and especially the cycle of frescoes by Filippo Lippi, one of the masterpieces of the Umbrian Renaissance. Entering here is exciting. Walking through the center of Spoleto, you will come across many suggestive corners: the Roman Theatre, the Town Hall, the Rocca Albornoziana overlooking the city from above and from which you can enjoy a wonderful view of the valley. You can not miss a walk along the Ponte delle Torri, an imposing medieval aqueduct that seems suspended in the void: crossing it is one of the most beautiful experiences to do in Spoleto, although in some periods it can be closed for maintenance. Spoleto is also famous for the Festival dei Due Mondi, an international event of music, dance, theater and art that animates the city every summer and transforms it into a vibrant cultural center. The city is full of restaurants, wine bars and small trattorias where you can taste the typical Umbrian cuisine: strangozzi with truffles, soups, local cheeses and excellent wines. And then it is surrounded by wonderful nature, with paths and walks that start directly from the old town and go into the green. Another very nice thing about Spoleto is the mechanized route: the city has a set of escalators and elevators that allow you to move easily between the lower and upper parts of the historic center without making too much effort, which makes the visit much more comfortable. We walked all around it, but the climbs are really tiring, so pack comfortable shoes
Spoleto is a small Umbrian town, but in the very pretty context visited on foot in a day, Umbria is very picturesque , and pious as far as cured meats are unbeatable. I recommend it as a trip even in groups
We were accompanied on the tour of Spoleto by a fantastic guide...Marica, who was able to meet our expectations and respond to our curiosity. It was an interactive moment based on dialogue, during which its preparation intersected with our knowledge. Marica is a professional and empathetic guide at the same time, animated by a great passion and for his work and for his land. Thank you so much for everything!
I'll be back next year too, I had a great time, hospitable and cheerful people, long live SPOLETO AND NORCIA.
Place with a breathtaking view, beautiful, attention to detail, clean, kindness the watchword. Overall, an exhilarating experience
Honestly I imagined better... village very neglected, unkept and dirty. We had a nice treadmill tour under the city. Much money spent on the film festival but little on the care and decorum of the city.
Spoleto is definitely one of the places to visit when you go to Umbria. Park at the Porta Poinciana parking lot and continue towards the 8 escalators that will take you directly to the Rocca. From here go around the Rocca where you can see the bridge of the Towers. Go down to the Duomo, where I recommend visiting the museum, the church of Sant'Eufemia (known for Don Matteo) and a climb up the bell tower of 150 steps. The ticket price of only 9 euros also includes a guided tour of the bell tower and the Duomo with 2 rooms where access is not allowed unless you have a ticket. Beautiful mosaic of a Roman villa.
Positive experience place rich in history and works of art A special thanks to the traffic police corps and more precisely to the officer Adria FERRACCHIATO whose rank unfortunately I do not remember and to the patrol colleague for the kindness he had towards me At the first opportunity I will definitely return
The town is delightful and its inhabitants nice with their dialect. Tiring old town .. because everything uphill but fun between the quaint stone alleys and refined shops in medieval premises. The food is genuine and delicious. Local and typical restaurants not to be missed.
Spoleto is wonderful. Super organized with different routes with escalators. View from the rock excellent. Clean and tidy
Beautiful experience between the charm and elegance of a quiet modern Italian town and the cameos of the medieval lordships. Beautiful Roman museum. Walking here is a pleasure
Wonderful medieval-style town of the Umbria Region, very romantic recommended for a weekend in one of the hotels scattered around the country, leave your car and turn on foot in order to fully experience the magical atmosphere of day and night the alleys and wonderful views of the surrounding hills or the Roman aqueduct or the fortress overlooking the country or visit the various cathedrals, do not miss to taste in the various taverns the typical dishes of the region, I recommend the "stringozzi in various sauces" and the typical legumes. Excellent visit in all seasons, suitable for everyone.
What to do having a day available? Definitely visit Spoleto. This Umbrian pearl reserves pleasant surprises at every step. You can arrive comfortably from Rome with an hour's drive and you can park in one of the different paid parking lots (don't turn your nose up, they are very comfortable, and all in all cheap.) We opted for the Posteria car park and, leaving the car we had the first surprise: a very efficient network of “alternative mobility” that is treadmills and elevators that cross underground the whole city taking you comfortably from the car park to the different points of interest. And so in a flash you find yourself at the Rocca Albornoz and the Ponte delle Torri (breathtaking) still with all the energy to enjoy the panoramic walk and, why not, the archaeological museum of the Rocca with its artifacts of the Lombard era (the only drawback is the explanatory panels a little 'scarce). Take the elevator and reach Piazza del Duomo and the beautiful cathedral of s. Maria Assunta. A nice walk through the streets of the center that on every corner offer a small treasure (such as the Roman house or the arch of Drusus ) takes the elevator and away to the Teatro Nuovo , and then continue through the streets of the center. Common denominator of the visit? Beyond the incomparable beauty of the city, the cleanliness, the decorum, a perfect organization of the underground routes that make Spoleto very livable and truly accessible to everyone. Highly recommended believe me.
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