Things to do in Spello and nearby
Top attractions near Spello
What to visit
Spello is an Italian municipality of 8,715 inhabitants in the province of Perugia, in Umbria. It lies at the foot of Mount Subasio, approximately 5 km from Foligno and 30 km from Perugia. The municipality extends across mountains, hills, and plains. Its very fertile soil is cultivated with cereals, vines, and olive trees.
It is from this last plant that Spello derives its most precious gastronomic product: extra virgin olive oil. It is no coincidence that the town, in addition to being listed among the most beautiful villages in Italy, is a member of the National Association of Olive Oil Cities. Weekly markets and thriving folkloric events are held here, including the Corpus Christi Flower Festival and the Olive Oil Festival, held in May-June and December-January, respectively.
The town boasts numerous works from the Roman and Renaissance periods; in fact, the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the largest in Spello, boasts splendid frescoes by Pinturicchio, preserved in the internal Baglioni chapel.
It is from this last plant that Spello derives its most precious gastronomic product: extra virgin olive oil. It is no coincidence that the town, in addition to being listed among the most beautiful villages in Italy, is a member of the National Association of Olive Oil Cities. Weekly markets and thriving folkloric events are held here, including the Corpus Christi Flower Festival and the Olive Oil Festival, held in May-June and December-January, respectively.
The town boasts numerous works from the Roman and Renaissance periods; in fact, the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the largest in Spello, boasts splendid frescoes by Pinturicchio, preserved in the internal Baglioni chapel.
The Way of St. Francis: An Experience of Nature and Spirituality
For those seeking an authentic experience combining nature, sport, and spirituality, the Cammino di San Francesco (Way of St. Francis ) is a unique opportunity. The trail passes through some of the most picturesque areas of Umbria and Lazio, even passing near our residence.
Discover all the stages and useful tips in this article dedicated to walking or cycling:
Walks between Umbria and Lazio – on foot or by bike
Villa of Mosaics
Fantastic Stone Carpets
The splendid mosaic floors, unique in Umbria with these depictions, make the Villa of Mosaics in Spello one of the most extraordinary archaeological discoveries in the region. The decorations include figures of wild and fantastic animals, a wine-pouring scene, male figures with plant attributes representing the Seasons, satyr figures, and polychrome geometric elements. The iconographic choices are likely linked to the owner's winemaking.
The splendid mosaic floors, unique in Umbria with these depictions, make the Villa of Mosaics in Spello one of the most extraordinary archaeological discoveries in the region. The decorations include figures of wild and fantastic animals, a wine-pouring scene, male figures with plant attributes representing the Seasons, satyr figures, and polychrome geometric elements. The iconographic choices are likely linked to the owner's winemaking.
Baglioni Chapel
The Baglioni Chapel, also known as the Bella Chapel, is located inside the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, which many call the Cathedral of Spello. Here, Pinturicchio (his real name was Bernardino di Betto Betti, but he was called Pintoricchio or Pinturicchio due to his slight physique) created a cycle of three frescoes commissioned by Prior Troilo Baglioni between 1500 and 1501.