Assisi – Spello

Spello is a charming little town located on the other extremity of Mount Subasio and built completely with the local pink and white limestone. Called “Hispellum” by the Romans, ancient remains can be seen everywhere. You can still enter town through an original roman towngate and visit the Villa dei Mosaici, discovered only recently and beautifully presented to the visitor. Walking through the medieval centre and the narrow streets, it is possible to reach the various viewpoints overlooking the Umbrian valley. 
One of the most impressive Renaissance fresco cycles in Umbria is in the church of  Santa Maria Maggiore. It was painted by Pinturicchio on a commission of the powerful Baglioni family.

Spello is also called the city of flowers. All year round, flowers will adorn balconies, windows, doorways and streets. But it is during the famous Festival of flowers or “Infiorata” that a colorful carpet made of flower petals and vegetal material will cover the main streets.