Historic Churches of Spoleto
Spoleto’s religious landscape features exceptional examples of Romanesque architecture and early medieval design. The collection includes two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the 4th-century Basilica of San Salvatore and the Tempietto del Clitunno. The 12th-century Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta houses frescoes by Filippo Lippi, while the high-altitude Franciscan sanctuary at Monteluco offers insight into the region's spiritual history. These sites range from ancient churches located outside the city walls to serene monastic retreats nestled in the surrounding Umbrian hills.
A The Basilica of San Salvatore
San Salvatore is a romanesque-style, former basilica church located in the center of Spoleto, Province of Perugia, region of Umbria, Italy.
B Spoleto Cathedral
Spoleto Cathedral is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Spoleto-Norcia created in 1821, previously that of the diocese of Spoleto, and the…
C The Clitunno Tempietto
The so-called Temple of Clitumnus is a small early medieval church that sits along the banks of the Clitunno river in the town of…
D Basilica of Sant'Eufemia, Spoleto
Sant'Eufemia is a romanesque-style, Roman Catholic basilica church in the town of Spoleto, in the province of Perugia, region of Umbria,…
E San Paolo inter vineas, Spoleto
San Paolo inter vineas is a Romanesque-style, Roman Catholic church in Spoleto, region of Umbria, Italy.
F San Pietro extra moenia, Spoleto
San Pietro extra moenia is an ancient Roman Catholic church in Spoleto, Umbria, Italy.
G Convento francescano Ofm
Located on Monteluco at 800 meters above sea level, this 13th-century sanctuary was founded by St. Francis of Assisi. The site includes a small chapel, a dense ancient ilex forest, and the original stone cells used by the friars.
H San Giacomo maggiore
This 13th-century church features a notable fresco cycle by the Renaissance painter Lo Spagna, depicting the legends and miracles of Saint James the Great.
I San Sabino
A Romanesque church built on the site of an early Christian necropolis. It traditionally marks the burial place of Saint Sabinus, a 4th-century bishop and martyr.
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