Hotels to remember: Spello
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Spello: introduction
Spello is not only blessed with a superb geographical position, but is also the home of the greatest number of monuments dating back to the Roman period in Umbria, these including the city walls, Porta Consolare, Porta Urbica, Porta Venere, the theatre, amphitheatre and spas.
Ecclesiastical buildings of great importance are also numerous, amongst these are the Church of St Maria Maggiore, the Church of St Claudio, the Church of St Antrea and the Round Church. Then there is the beautiful Piazza della Repubblica with the Palazzo Comunale.
Spello is an artistic treasure trove, with magnificent frescos by Pinturicchio, depicting "The Nativity", "The Annunciation" and "The Dispute at the Temple" which can be admired in the Baglioni Chapel of the Church of St Maria Maggiore, as well as other frescos by Perugino. Offering visitors an unsurpassable view, Spello lies on the slopes of Monte Subasio, dominating the Topino valley and the surrounding hillside.
Spello: suggestions from the hotels
Torre della Botonta (Tower of Botonta) is part of the medieval fortified village of Castle San Giovanni, dating back to the 14th century, nestled in the heart of Umbria. (Torre della Botonta) →
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