Spoleto Travel Guide

 tim76 Says:  Spoleto's Roman theatre (1st century AD) didn't stand the tooth of time undamaged. On the contrary, a church and convent were built over the theatre in the Middle Ages, which gives the place a disorderly appearance nowadays. You can see most of the theatre through the... 

 tim76 Says:  San Salvatore is one of the oldest churches in Italy still in existence. Its origins date back to the 4th century, but the building was restored in the 8th century. This makes it a rare example of Lombard art. It's clear to see that the church was built in Roman times, many... 

 tim76 Says:  Close to Piazza del Mercato, which used to be the forum, the remains of a Roman house were found in the 19th century. It is claimed to have belonged to Vespasia Polla, mother of emperor Vespasianus, but this is far from certain. Whoever the owner was, the remnants give a... 

 tim76 Says:  Arguably the most famous monument of Spoleto, the Duomo is beautifully situated at the bottom of a sloping square. It's an example of the Romanesque style, but many alterations were made later, especially during the Renaissance. The church was consecrated in 1198, when it... 

 tim76 Says:  Much of the interior of the Duomo fell victim to renovations in the 17th century, which robbed the church of most of its charm. Fortunately, the original marble floor and the wonderful frescoes in the central apse survived. The latter were painted by the Florentine artist... 

 Polly74 Says:  Built in the 1st century AD, with a diameter 70 metres long, the structure was long buried underground and not easily identifiable because of the various medieval buildings that had arisen around it; it was totally restored only in 1954. One can admire part of the old... 

 Polly74 Says:  The so-called Ponte Sanguinario was built in the 1st century BC, in the period when the Via Flaminia was improved by order of Augusto: formed from large blocks of travertine, it is 24 metres long, 4,5 metres wide and 8 metres high, divided into three arches; now it is in... 

 Polly74 Says:  Its entrance is situated in the courtyard of the Archbishop's Residence; the building, dating back probably to the 12th century, is rather interesting: in Romanesque style, it has a simple façade, the interior divided into three naves with three apses, and, the only one in... 

 1 Review and 17 Opinions  I stayed at this hotel in august 2006, and foud it an excellent value for money: The only con: it... 

 erictilley Says:  Antiques and limited seating give this little place an upscale feeling and the staff couldn't be more accomodating. The potato appetizer looks a bit lame, but the taste will knock your socks off. 

 pigletsmom Says:  Gorgeous pottery stores. Very nice selection. Anything, it's all lovely It was a little more expensive, but better quality, and more diverse selection. 

 pigletsmom Says:  Touristy, but quite lovely and worth the drive.About an hour away from Spoleto.Check out my Assisi page. 

 erictilley Says:  The BAR ANTICO CAFFE'Located in the Piazza del Mercato, this little cafe is a wonderful place to soak up the local life with a delicious beverage or an Italian ice.Luciano and his wonderful, friendly staff don't speak much English, but just try to speak a little Italian and... 

 xristos83 Says:  Lose yourself in the winding streets of Spoleto, and look for signs of it's roman past. The Roman arch in the picture is called "Arco Druso". Many of the buildings retain Roman bricks and arches.