Itinerarios Viajes de Spoleto
Itinerarios tursticos aconsejados, rutas y excursiones en Spoleto
The Castle, the Bridge of the Towers, the Cathedral, Church of St. Eufemia
Starting from the Piazza della Libertà, from where you can admire a good view of the Roman Theater, and going down Corso Mazzini from which, turning to the right, you'll easily arrive at the Galleria Comunale d'Arte Moderna (Municipal Gallery of Modern Art).
If, however, you turn to the left and go up the Via dello Sdrucciolo, crossing the Piazza della Genga, you'll reach the Piazza del Mercato (Marketplace). Continuing along in direction of the Castle on the left you'll see the Via di Visale and there, where the road meets with the Piazza del Municipio you may admire a Roman house dating back to the 1st century A.C. Crossing Piazza del Municipio and then Piazza Campello, where the Church of St. Simon (13th century) is to be found, on foot you'll arrive at the bottom of the Castle which was built on the orders of the Cardinal Albornotz during the papacy of Pope Innocent VI. Before descending again in direction in direction of the town it's a good idea to visit the Ponte delle Torri (Bridge of the Towers), a truly impressive structure, reaching a total height of 80 meters and a lenght of 230 meters. Going back the same way, from Piazza Campello take Via Saffi in descent until you reach on your right the stairway which will take you to Spoleto's most impressive square, where, apart from the Cathedral, you'll also find the small church of Manna d'Oro and the Caius Melissus Theater. Turning back to the Via Aurelio Saffi, before continuing along the Via dei Duchi, you'll find the Bishop's Palace and in the courtyard of the bishopric the church of St. Eufemia. Again at Piazza del Mercato, this time you'll cross it along its longest side until you pass unter the Arch of Drusus and along the church of St. Ansano. You then turn left to find yourself again in the Piazza della Libertà.
From St. Gregorio Maggiore to the Piazza della Libertà
Starting from the Piazza della Vittoria where a Roman Bridge (1st century B.C.), also named "the Bloody" is to be found, one easily arrives at the church of St.Gregorio Maggiore (12th century)in Piazza Garibaldi.
Taking the Corso of the same name and contiuing along under the Porta di Fuga one reaches on the left Via Cecili, along which you'll see the better-preserved part of Spoleto's town walls. which, in several places go back to the 5th and 6th centuries B.C. Having arrived at the complex of the churches St. Nicolò and St. Mary della Misericordia one can contiue first along the Via Elladio and then along Via Leoni to finally arrive at Piazza S. Domenico. From here, while one continues to climb up, the Theater "Teatro Lirico Sperimentale", in which also the manifestations of the "Festival dei Due Mondi"take place, is to be found along the street. In Via Filitteria you'll see the church of St. John and St. Paul. Finally, having walked down Via Tobagi and after visited the church of St. Philip, one follows Corso Mazzini to arrive at the Piazza della Libertà from which one can admire a fine panorama of the Roman Theater.
From Spoleto to Monte Luco
We recommend a visit to Monteluco, situated 8 km east of Spoleto. Along the road you will find the church of St. Peter and the "Bridge of the Towers( Ponte delle Torri), as well as the church of St. Julian.
Near the top of the mountain, close to a look-out point from which it is possible to see a spacious panorama, the convent of St. Francis, founded by the Saint himself, and immersed in a wood of oaks is to be found.
From Spoleto to Giano dell'Umbria
De Espoleto yendo hacia el norte y antes de llegar a Campello sul Clitunno, se pueden visitar los burgos fortificados de Bazzano y Poreta.
Tras la inevitable visita a las fuentes del Clitunno se llega en pocos minutos a la iglesia de Pissignano a la derecha del valle y el Tempietto del Clitunno cerca del río. Regresando atrás, después de haber abandonado la carretera Flaminia se siguen las indicaciones hacia Beroide y luego hacia la Bruna en donde se encuentra un maravilloso santuario y de la que con una pequeña desviación se descubrirà la sugestiva iglesia de San Brizio. Continuando hacia la parte más escondida de la región se llega primero a Castel Ritaldi y luego a Giano dell'Umbria y, poco fuera de la población, la abadía de San Felice.
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1° Dia: Orvieto - Narni
Llegada a Orvieto y visita de la ciudad: la magnífico Catedral, la Rupe, el Pozo de San Patricio. Por la tarde llegada a Narni y visita de la Narni subterránea.
2° Dia: Spoleto - Carsulae
Posibilidad de hacer una excursión a Spoleto famosa ciudad del Festival de los Dos Mundos. Por la tarde excursión a las excavaciones romanas de Carsulae.
3° Dia: Cascada de la Marmore - Piediluco
Después del desayuno posibilidad de hacer una excursión a Piediluco con embarque en el ecobattello (barco) para dar una vuelta al lago. A la vuelta parada en la Cascada de la Marmore para admirar el salto de la cascada más alta de Europa.
4° Dia: Stroncone - Collescipoli
Excursión por los graciosos pueblecitos de Stronco, antigua aldea feudal y Collescipoli, pequeño centro rico de sugerente arquitectura.
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