Guidebook for Spello
Arts & Culture
Lying in the heart of Umbria, Spello's Villa of Mosaics is an archaeological treasure of extraordinary importance for the reconstruction of this town’s ancient history. This one of a kind archaeological site from the Imperial age still contains exquisite mosaics and remnants of ancient frescoes and plasterwork.
Spello's Villa of Mosaics is a modern multi-medial museum where visitors can venture back in time thanks to new technologies. Immerse yourself within the virtual reality environment of the Villa, explore the rooms with 3D reconstructions, and enjoy the interactive activities offered by the App and the multimedia room.
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Villa des Mosaïques de Spello
7 Via Paolina Schicchi FagottiLying in the heart of Umbria, Spello's Villa of Mosaics is an archaeological treasure of extraordinary importance for the reconstruction of this town’s ancient history. This one of a kind archaeological site from the Imperial age still contains exquisite mosaics and remnants of ancient frescoes and plasterwork.
Spello's Villa of Mosaics is a modern multi-medial museum where visitors can venture back in time thanks to new technologies. Immerse yourself within the virtual reality environment of the Villa, explore the rooms with 3D reconstructions, and enjoy the interactive activities offered by the App and the multimedia room.
The church of Santa Maria Maggiore houses the Baglioni Chapel, frescoed in 1501 by Bernardino di Betto, known as the Pinturicchio, one of the greatest artists of the Umbrian and Italian renaissance
Santa Maria Maggiore in Spello
18 Piazza Giacomo MatteottiThe church of Santa Maria Maggiore houses the Baglioni Chapel, frescoed in 1501 by Bernardino di Betto, known as the Pinturicchio, one of the greatest artists of the Umbrian and Italian renaissance
Shopping
Lining this road are shops selling local produce and crafts, as well as the numerous art shops. Here, along both sides of the street, you will find numerous taverns, restaurants and wine bars where you can enjoy local cuisine and produce.
Where Via Torre Belvedere meets Via Giulia you will find a great little pizzeria, also the fabulous restaurant http://www.ristoranteilpinturicchio.it/
Via Torre Belvedere
Via Torre BelvedereLining this road are shops selling local produce and crafts, as well as the numerous art shops. Here, along both sides of the street, you will find numerous taverns, restaurants and wine bars where you can enjoy local cuisine and produce.
Where Via Torre Belvedere meets Via Giulia you will find a great little pizzeria, also the fabulous restaurant http://www.ristoranteilpinturicchio.it/
Short of nothing, this little grocery shop has all that you need. Located in the centre of the city.
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Short of nothing, this little grocery shop has all that you need. Located in the centre of the city.
For your weekly shopping trip you will get all you need at this supermarket a short drive away.
Superconti
2 B Via Centrale UmbraFor your weekly shopping trip you will get all you need at this supermarket a short drive away.
Parks & Nature
From Spello you can walk up Mount Subasio to the village of Collepino in one direction, or for the more ambitious there is a walking/cycling trail taking you to Assisi
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Mont Subasio
From Spello you can walk up Mount Subasio to the village of Collepino in one direction, or for the more ambitious there is a walking/cycling trail taking you to Assisi
Getting Around
The train station has connections to Rome, Florence, Assisi and Perugia (to name a few places)
Via Guglielmo Marconi
Via Guglielmo MarconiThe train station has connections to Rome, Florence, Assisi and Perugia (to name a few places)
Sightseeing
Romanesque church with striking ceiling frescoes. Building on this magnificent church began around 1120 and has been rebuilt many times over the years.
Parrocchia S. Lorenzo
Largo MazziniRomanesque church with striking ceiling frescoes. Building on this magnificent church began around 1120 and has been rebuilt many times over the years.
Food Scene
Fabulous food in a lovely setting, including people watching and soaking up village life.
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Ristorante Il Pinturicchio
8 Largo MazziniFabulous food in a lovely setting, including people watching and soaking up village life.
Very popular restaurant - you may need to book in advance!
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Ristorante La Cantina Di Spello
2 Via Camillo Benso Conte di CavourVery popular restaurant - you may need to book in advance!
This restaurant is further from home, but is one of our favourites. Great service and delicious food in a lovely setting.
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Restaurant Locanda Del Postiglione
5 Via RomaThis restaurant is further from home, but is one of our favourites. Great service and delicious food in a lovely setting.
Our firm favorite dining venue. Sitting outside with views of Assisi and the Umbrian countryside eating authentic regional plates. Hosted impeccably by Massimo and his dedicated staff.
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Osteria del Buchetto
19 Via CappucciniOur firm favorite dining venue. Sitting outside with views of Assisi and the Umbrian countryside eating authentic regional plates. Hosted impeccably by Massimo and his dedicated staff.
Casual dining place with amazing views, but the standout is the best hot chocolate in the entire world.
Bar Giardino - Bonci
10 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiCasual dining place with amazing views, but the standout is the best hot chocolate in the entire world.
Pizza cooked on a wood fire, but only in the evenings. Reservations recommended as this is the best pizza place in the city.
L'Orlando Furioso
75 Via Centrale UmbraPizza cooked on a wood fire, but only in the evenings. Reservations recommended as this is the best pizza place in the city.
Antico Forno di Spello
The spot to buy your morning pastries, fresh from the oven.
Graziano is a helpful and knowledgable sommelier who will lead through a delightful wine tasting experience and introduce you to local seasonal nibbles.
Vinosofia
1 A Via MaddalenaGraziano is a helpful and knowledgable sommelier who will lead through a delightful wine tasting experience and introduce you to local seasonal nibbles.
Essentials
There is a post office, bank, a convenience store, and a pharmacy in the piazza. (as well as numerous bars and small shops) It is also where you will find the police and an emergency medical practice.
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della RepubblicaThere is a post office, bank, a convenience store, and a pharmacy in the piazza. (as well as numerous bars and small shops) It is also where you will find the police and an emergency medical practice.