Santa Maria degli Angeli
Basilica dating back to 1569 – Focus on: The Porziuncola Chapel( dwelling of St. Francis of Assisi )
Assisi
The Basilica of Saint Francis was consecrated in 1253. It is made of two churches, the lower and upper Basilica. Inside the first one you will find the rests of St. Francis of Assisi, in the second one you will find the wonderful paintings by the Cimabue school (by Giotto and Duccio) dating back to 1200.
The Eremo delle Carceri (the Hermitage) is a convent which was built in 1400 in the place where St. Francis used to retire and pray.
Santa Chiara is a gothic church dedicated to St. Clare, founder of the order of the Clarisse.
Perugia
The Fontana MaggiorePalazzo VescovileCathedral of St. Lorenzo (1345)Palazzo Comunale or dei PrioriRocca Paolina
Gubbio
Palazzo dei Consoli was built in 1300 and is considered one of the most important public buildings of the Age both for its beauty and greatness. Inside the building you will find a Picture Gallery and the Civic Museum.
- Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo The Basilica is dedicated to Sant'Ubaldo, Patron Saint of the town. It dates back to the Middle Ages and it is the arrival point of the traditional “Corsa dei Ceri” (Large candles’ ride) which takes place every year on May 15th.
- Palazzo Pretorio: Building dating back to 1349 built according to a project by Il Gattapone.
Todi
Santa Maria della Consolazione: The Church is considered one of the most beautiful churches of the Italian Renaissance.
- Chiesa di San fortunato: built between the 13th and 15th century, the church has a gothic façade.
Inside there is Fra' Jacopone da Todi’s grave. – Dome: wonderful building dating back to 11th century and dedicated to S. Maria Annunziata.
- Piazza del Popolo: a very evocative place, it is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Italy.
Montefalco
Church of Sant'Agostino: Gothic Church dating back to 1279.
- Chiesa di Santa Illuminata: built in the 16th century, it preserves a precious fresco painted around the year 1500 by Francesco Melanzio. " Very picturesque little town, famous all around the world for its great wine, the Sagrantino di Montefalco”.
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Spello
Church of Sant'Andrea: 13th century. - Church of San Lorenzo built in 1120, preserves some rests of the Church of Sant’Ercolano (year 560) where it was built.
Trevi
San Francesco d'Assisi: Gothic Church dating back to the 13th century. - Palazzo Comunale 14th century. " “Little and very evocative town, famous for the high quality of its olive oil. Don’t miss the Oil Museum”.
Spoleto
Rocca Albornoziana: 14th century fortress created by Gattapone, it became the centre of the papal power. - Ponte delle Torri: wonderful and imposing bridge 90 metre high and 236 metre long, it links Monteluco to Sant’Elia’s hill. Built around the 14th century, it was formerly an aqueduct. It is a unique work which will always be in your mind, this is what happened to the great writer and playwright Wolfang Goethe, who dedicated a page of his “Viaggio in Italia” (Journey to Italy) to this wonderful bridge.
- Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta: Romanic style Cathedral dating back to 12th century. Inside there are frescoes by Pinturicchio and Filippo Lippi.
- Church of San Salvatore: 4th – 5th century. – Church of San Pietro: dating back to the 5th century, it is one of the most beautiful monuments of the Umbrian architecture.
- Roman Theatre: 1st century, it was re-brought to light some decades ago.
- Roman Amphitheatre: 1st century. - Arch of Druso 23 A.D. Built in honour of Druso minore and Germanico, Tiberio’s children.
- New Theatre realised in 1864 – project by Architect Ireneo Aleandri. "Visiting Spoleto is a must, as it is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. |
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