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Spoleto Essentials

Spoleto’s historical landscape spans from Roman antiquity to the Middle Ages. This collection features the 14th-century Rocca Albornoziana fortress and the massive 13th-century Ponte delle Torri aqueduct. The city’s religious heritage is represented by the Romanesque Spoleto Cathedral and UNESCO-listed Longobard sites like San Salvatore. Visitors can explore Roman remnants including a 2nd-century amphitheater, the Arch of Drusus, and a preserved 1st-century house, alongside the 19th-century Teatro Nuovo, home to the Festival dei Due Mondi.

Spoleto Essentials — Map

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Rocca Albornoziana

A 14th-century fortress built by Cardinal Albornoz. It features six towers and two internal courtyards, housing the National Museum of the Duchy of Spoleto.

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Ponte delle Torri

A 13th-century limestone aqueduct and bridge standing 80 meters high. It spans the Tessino valley, connecting the Rocca Albornoziana to the slopes of Monteluco.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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Torre dell’Olio

A 13th-century medieval tower integrated into Palazzo Vigili. Standing 45 meters tall, it is the highest surviving tower in the city.

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Anfiteatro Romano

A 2nd-century Roman amphitheater located within a former monastery complex. It was partially dismantled in the Middle Ages to provide stone for the construction of the Rocca Albornoziana.

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Arco di Druso e Germanico

A Roman triumphal arch built in 23 AD to honor Drusus and Germanicus. It originally marked the entrance to the ancient city's forum.

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Casa romana

A 1st-century AD Roman residence discovered in 1885, featuring well-preserved mosaic floors and an atrium. It is believed to have belonged to Vespasian's mother.

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National archaeological museum

Located in the former Monastery of Sant’Agata, this museum displays artifacts from the Bronze Age to the Roman period, including the 3rd-century BC Lex Spoletina stone tablets.

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San Pietro extra moenia, Spoleto

San Pietro extra moenia is an ancient Roman Catholic church in Spoleto, Umbria, Italy.

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Piazza del Mercato

The city’s central square, built over the site of the ancient Roman forum. It features a monumental 18th-century fountain and remains a hub for local commerce.

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Gian Carlo Menotti theatre

A premier 19th-century Italian-style theater with an 800-seat capacity. It serves as the primary venue for the world-renowned Festival dei Due Mondi.

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