Welcome to the picturesque town of Spello, where charm awaits at every corner. Let yourself be captivated by its narrow streets, adorned with vibrant flowers and inviting terraces. Keep your camera ready as you explore this enchanting Borgo, hailed as one of the most...
Anello Acquedotto Romano: loop walk of 10 km between Spello and Collepino This walk on the southern flank of Monte Subasio offers just about everything that can make a walk attractive: two medieval villages, a trip through olive groves with beautiful views, rich...
History of Spello Spello was founded by the Umbrians and later named Hispellum in Roman times. It was declared 'Splendidissima Colonia Julia' by Caesar. The remains of the city walls, which were much wider in the past, attest to the greatness that the city had, as do...
International women’s day is celebrated world wide on the 8th of March. In Italy women will be offered mimosa flowers. This tree is a symbol for Women’s day, it is in full bloom around the beginning of March and has an overwhelming profume. International Women’s day...
Last weekend Spello celebrated its new olive oil with the Frantoi Aperti. Every year in November this event promotes Umbria's DOP extra virgin olive oil. The event dedicated to the new olive oil is called Oro di Spello: Spello's gold. Its 17th edition transformed this...
It is about a month now that people have started harvesting olives in Umbria. Some have already finished, others are still picking olives. During this period there are many events and local markets where you can taste the new olive oil. Bruschetta with new olive oil!...
Saturday the 'Guide in Umbria' had organized a guided tour of Spello. It was, as usual, really interesting and beautiful. We started at the foot of the village and slowly walked up to the top from where we had a lovely view on Assisi in the sunset. The top part of...
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