Ca' Umbra: holiday house in Spello (Perugia - Umbria

S	PELLO Emperor Augustus' favourite town It was probably when the Roman Emperor Augustus decreed the town "the most splendid Julia colony", that Spello's fortified walls were erected. In via Torri di Properzio, the so-called Porta di Venere (Gate of Venus), is still standing, its three fornices flanked by two tall towers, restored at the start of the century. Walking down towards the hearth of the town, the Borgo, you meet another gate, the Porta Consolare; here you can seee how the level of the road was lower in Roman times. The three walled statues on the top of the gate come from areas round Spello, while the tower and fountain are medieval. The great archway of Via Torri di Properzio might have been the third entrance gate to the pre-Augustian city. The Amphitheatre, built in the first century after Christ, testifies to the cultural activities of the ancient Roman colony. In 40-41 b.C., Spello was thus already a well-organized town. In 1360 was granted the "Statuti Comunali" (Town Constitution) and the Palazzo Vecchio, built in the thirteenth century, is a reminder of that era. Spello was later dominated by the staunchly Ghibelline Baglioni of Perugia (1389-1583), adnd was subsequntly part of the Paval States right up to the Italian unity. The church of Santa Maria Maggiore, built in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, is decorated with frescoes by Pinturicchio and Perugino. Its splendid floor is made entirely of majolicas from Deruta. In the church of Sant'Andrea houses a large panel of "The Madonna and the Saints" by Pinturicchio and Eusebio da San Giorgio. Spello panorama Nestling on the slopes of Monte Subasio (1300 m. above sea level), Spello (315 m., 8000 inhabitants) conserves a typically medieval atmosphere, with its winding streets lined by houses made of limestone quarried from the mountain itself. From the Belvedere it is possible to admire a splendid view of the Valle del Topino and the surroundings hills. In view of Umbria's mild climate, it can be enjoyed in every season of the year. Spello and Assisi A wonderful itinerary: from Spello to Assisi, crossing Monte Subasio, among green ilexes and oaks, discovering the fifteenth century Eremo delle Carceri, where St. Francis once prayed, Collepino, the Chiesa della Spella and Mortaro Grande. You then return via Assisi. Many other day trips are possible through scenery whose beauty is matched by the outstading quality of life in the area. Spello and folklore The first Sunday of every month, Spello is the venue of the Artistic Crafts Market Show. Umbria is famous for its majolica, but also boats other crafts. Ancient traditions dating from the thirteenth century, when the region was the scene of a veritable craft revolution, are now fluorishing again. Workshop specializing in ceramics, weaving, lace, woodcarving, stained glas and jewellery are scattered all over Umbria, producing works that are the fruit of culture, skill and profound dedication. The second last Sunday of Carnival sees the staging of the boisterous "Festival of the Olive Tree" and the "Feast of Bruschetta" In June every year, on Corpus Domini Sunday, Spello celebrates the "Miracolo artistico delle inforate", when the streets are decked with a continuous one-kilometer carpet of coloured flowers to celebrate Jesus of the Eucharistic. In August the characteristic "meeting in the streets" season is staged. Information about Foligno Information about Umbria and trips by car

PELLO

Emperor Augustus' favourite town
It was probably when the Roman Emperor Augustus decreed the town "the most splendid Julia colony", that Spello's fortified walls were erected.
In via Torri di Properzio, the so-called Porta di Venere (Gate of Venus), is still standing, its three fornices flanked by two tall towers, restored at the start of the century.
Walking down towards the hearth of the town, the Borgo, you meet another gate, the Porta Consolare; here you can seee how the level of the road was lower in Roman times. The three walled statues on the top of the gate come from areas round Spello, while the tower and fountain are medieval.
The great archway of Via Torri di Properzio might have been the third entrance gate to the pre-Augustian city.
The Amphitheatre, built in the first century after Christ, testifies to the cultural activities of the ancient Roman colony. In 40-41 b.C., Spello was thus already a well-organized town.
In 1360 was granted the "Statuti Comunali" (Town Constitution) and the Palazzo Vecchio, built in the thirteenth century, is a reminder of that era. Spello was later dominated by the staunchly Ghibelline Baglioni of Perugia (1389-1583), adnd was subsequntly part of the Paval States right up to the Italian unity.
The church of Santa Maria Maggiore, built in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, is decorated with frescoes by Pinturicchio and Perugino. Its splendid floor is made entirely of majolicas from Deruta. In the church of Sant'Andrea houses a large panel of "The Madonna and the Saints" by Pinturicchio and Eusebio da San Giorgio.

Spello panorama
Nestling on the slopes of Monte Subasio (1300 m. above sea level), Spello (315 m., 8000 inhabitants) conserves a typically medieval atmosphere, with its winding streets lined by houses made of limestone quarried from the mountain itself. From the Belvedere it is possible to admire a splendid view of the Valle del Topino and the surroundings hills. In view of Umbria's mild climate, it can be enjoyed in every season of the year.

Spello and Assisi
A wonderful itinerary: from Spello to Assisi, crossing Monte Subasio, among green ilexes and oaks, discovering the fifteenth century Eremo delle Carceri, where St. Francis once prayed, Collepino, the Chiesa della Spella and Mortaro Grande. You then return via Assisi.
Many other day trips are possible through scenery whose beauty is matched by the outstading quality of life in the area.

Spello and folklore
The first Sunday of every month, Spello is the venue of the Artistic Crafts Market Show. Umbria is famous for its majolica, but also boats other crafts. Ancient traditions dating from the thirteenth century, when the region was the scene of a veritable craft revolution, are now fluorishing again. Workshop specializing in ceramics, weaving, lace, woodcarving, stained glas and jewellery are scattered all over Umbria, producing works that are the fruit of culture, skill and profound dedication.
The second last Sunday of Carnival sees the staging of the boisterous "Festival of the Olive Tree" and the "Feast of Bruschetta"
In June every year, on Corpus Domini Sunday, Spello celebrates the "Miracolo artistico delle inforate", when the streets are decked with a continuous one-kilometer carpet of coloured flowers to celebrate Jesus of the Eucharistic.
In August the characteristic "meeting in the streets" season is staged.

Information about Foligno
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	*Rediscovering the quality of life*	Holiday house CA' UMBRA Località Treggio - Spello (Perugia) Tel: (+39) 075-573.29.00 GSM: (+39) 348.08.08.088 Fax: (+39) 075-573.29.00 E-Mail: caumbra@caumbra.com
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