Umbria · PG
Spello
A village of flower-filled lanes, Roman gates and frescoes by Pinturicchio on the slopes of Mount Subasio, ten minutes from Assisi by train.
Photo: Hagai Agmon-Snir حچاي اچمون-سنير חגי אגמון-שניר, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Things to do in Spello
The Spello Infiorata at dawn
Spello · June, on the Corpus Domini weekend
Pinturicchio's Baglioni Chapel
Spello · All year
Bookable tours in Spello
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Why go solo
It has its own station, everything is walkable and the lanes are among the prettiest in Italy. Small, calm and perfect for a slow half day.
Visiting Spello: the guide
Pinturicchio's Baglioni Chapel
Spello's treasure is the Baglioni Chapel in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, frescoed by Pinturicchio in the early 16th century with the Annunciation, the Nativity and Christ among the Doctors – look for the painter's self-portrait hidden in the Annunciation.
Roman Spello
Spello was ancient Hispellum and it shows: Porta Consolare at the entrance, Porta Venere with its twin towers, stretches of Roman walls and, at the foot of the village, the mosaic floors of a wealthy Roman villa.
Is Spello steep?
Yes, the whole village climbs from Porta Consolare up to the Belvedere along stepped lanes. The slopes are gentle but constant: wear comfortable shoes and stop often to admire the flowers.
The Infiorata
The most famous event is the Infiorata of Corpus Domini, in late May or June: overnight the streets are covered with carpets of petals, best seen at dawn.
What to see in Spello
Baglioni Chapel in Santa Maria Maggiore
Frescoes by Pinturicchio, a masterpiece of the Umbrian Renaissance.
Porta Consolare and the Roman walls
The main gate into town, part of the walls of ancient Hispellum.
Porta Venere and the Towers of Propertius
The most striking Roman gate, between two twelve-sided towers.
Villa dei Mosaici
The mosaic floors of a Roman villa discovered just below the village.
Flower-filled lanes
Balconies and steps covered in flowers, tended by the residents all year round.
Belvedere
At the top of the village, a view over the valley to Assisi.
How to get there
Spello station is on the Foligno–Perugia line, ten minutes from Assisi; the old town is about ten minutes' walk uphill.
Don't miss
Infiorata of Corpus Domini (): Overnight the streets are covered with carpets of flower petals: see them at dawn.
Day trip or overnight?
Lovely for a night, especially during the Infiorata; a quiet base for Assisi and the valley.
Plan your visit
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Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Spello without a car?
Spello station is on the Foligno–Perugia line, ten minutes from Assisi; the old town is about ten minutes' walk uphill.
How much time do you need for Spello?
Half a day. Lovely for a night, especially during the Infiorata; a quiet base for Assisi and the valley.
When is the best time to visit Spello?
The best months are April, May, June, September, October. Don't miss: Infiorata of Corpus Domini (undefined).
Where is Spello?
In Umbria, between Foligno and Assisi, on the slopes of Mount Subasio; it has its own train station.
When is the Spello Infiorata?
On the Corpus Domini weekend, in late May or June: the flower carpets are best seen at dawn on Sunday.
Can you combine Spello and Assisi?
Yes, they are ten minutes apart by train: one day each is ideal, but both fit into a long day.
