SPOLETO

From Roma,  Civitavecchia or Florence, 8 hours or 12 hours, Medioeval City tour, Umbria tour

SPOLETO is an ideal starting point for an in-depth exploration of the visual and historical heritage of Italy.  Cities boasting important works of art, like Assisi, Perugia and Orvieto, are easily reached by car or by train;  Rome or Florence are less than two hours away.  Spoleto is emblematic of  central Italy, both historically and artistically.  Located in an enviable topographical position, Spoleto boasts a rich historical past which is still faithfully witnessed by the gorgeous artifacts spread throughout the town. displaying   The Roman theater and the old city walls and gates stand next to the visually dazzling cathedral and the majestic Rocca (a fourteenth century castle), while the entire urban center is beautified by numerous elegant Baroque churches and Renaissance palaces - a tangible heritage of many different civilizations and artistic styles.

In July there is the "Festival dei Due Mondi" - very important international cultural festival of music, poems, cinema and oper.